Historical Events
Greatest Hits
"Greatest Hits" 11th studio album by Elton John is released
- British peer the Earl of Lucan disappears and is never seen again after his nanny is found murdered in London
Ted Bundy Victim
Ted Bundy victim Debi Kent disappears in Salt Lake City, Utah
1974 History
Famous Birthdays
- Masashi Kishimoto, Japanese manga author, born in Nagi, Okayama Prefecture, Japan
- Seishi Kishimoto, Japanese manga author, born in Nagi, Okayama Prefecture, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Ivory Joe Hunter "The Baron of the Boogie", American R&B singer, piano player, and songwriter ("Since I Met You Baby"), dies of lung cancer at 60
1974 Highlights
About November 8, 1974
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 5 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
- #1 Song: You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet/Free Wheelin' - Bachman-Turner Overdrive
- #1 Song: Everything I Own - Ken Boothe