Historical Events
Sports History
Pitching in MLB-record 13th consecutive game for the LA Dodgers, Mike Marshall saves Tommy John's 4-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds
- Soviet spacecraft Soyuz 14 carries 2 cosmonauts to space station Salyut 3
Famous Deaths
- John Crowe Ransom, American poet and critic (God Without Thunder), dies at 86
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About July 3, 1974
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 50 years and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rock The Boat - The Hues Corporation
#1 Song: She - Charles Aznavour