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April 3 – The 1974 Super Outbreak, at the time the largest series of tornadoes in history, occurs in 13 U.S. states and one Canadian province, leaving over 300 people dead, over 5,000 people injured, and hundreds of millions of dollars in damage.
Nov 5, 2016 · 1974 (MCMLXXIV in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1974th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations. Is 1974 a year special to you?
On August 8, Richard Nixon became the first U.S. president to resign due to his involvement in the Watergate scandal. The inauguration of Gerald Ford as the 38th president of the United States was held on August 9. Explore items in the Smithsonian's collections related to 1974.
What Happened During the Year 1974? What are some fun facts, trivia, and history events from the year 1974? What were the top news stories in the U.S. and around the world, and what major events took place in the business and financial sectors?
What happened and who was famous in 1974? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 1974.
Jul 21, 2014 · The summer of 1974 stands out in American history with the culmination of the Watergate scandal, leading President Richard Nixon to announce his decision to resign August 9. Click through the...
1974 ( MCMLXXIV ) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1974th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 974th year of the 2nd millennium, the 74th year of the 20th century, and the 5th year of the 1970s decade. Events. February 7 – Grenada becomes independent from the United Kingdom.
