Famous Birthdays
- Carmit Bachar, American musician (Pussycat Dolls), born in Los Angeles, California
- Nona Gaye, American singer and daughter of Marvin Gaye, born in Washington, D.C.
Famous Deaths
- Creighton W. Abrams, US general and army staff chief (Vietnam), dies at 59
- Lewi Pethrus, Swedish Pentecostal minister and politician, dies at 90
- Marcel Achard, French playwright (La forges the Paris), dies at 75
Died in 1974 1974 Highlights
About September 4, 1974
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 10 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: (You're) Having My Baby - Paul Anka with Odia Coates
- #1 Song: Love Me For A Reason - Osmonds