Historical Events
- BBC Ceefax begins 1st teletext service
Whatever Gets You Thru the Night
John Lennon's single "Whatever Gets You Thru the Night", featuring Elton John, released in US; it was Lennon's only solo No. 1 single during his lifetime
Gypsy
Revival of Jules Styne and Stephen Sondheim's musical "Gypsy" opens at Winter Garden Theater, NYC; runs for 120 performances, Angela Lansbury wins Tony Award for her role as Mama Rose
Famous Birthdays
- Harumi Inoue, Japanese actress and model
- Matt Hardy, American professional wrestler
Famous Deaths
- Cliff Arquette, American comedian (Charlie Weaver), dies at 68
- Gerhard Nebel, German writer, dies at 70
- Robbie Mcintosh, Scottish drummer (Average White Band), overdoses at 24
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About September 23, 1974
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 7 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rock Me Gently - Andy Kim
#1 Song: Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas
