What Happened on November 8, 1974

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
Born in 1974

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

  • US #1 Song: You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet/Free Wheelin' - Bachman-Turner Overdrive
  • UK #1 Song: Everything I Own - Ken Boothe