Historical Events
Walls & Bridges
Apple Records releases John Lennon's fifth studio album, "Walls & Bridges" in UK; features No. 1 single "Whatever Gets You Through the Night" (with Elton John) and "#9 Dream"
Famous Birthdays
- Claudia Elena Vasquez, Miss Universe-best costume (Colombia, 1997)
- Paco León, Spanish actor
Famous Deaths
- Anne Sexton, American poet (Live or Die; Pulitzer 1967), dies at 45
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About October 4, 1974
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 7 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
- #1 Song: I Honestly Love You - Olivia Newton-John
- #1 Song: Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas