What happened on Tuesday June 04, 1974?

Here's what happened on June 04, 1974:

• 10 cent Beer Night at Cleveland, unruly fans stumble onto field and cause Indians to forfeit the game to Rangers with score tied 5-5 in 9th
• Never-to-be-repeated 10 cent Beer Night at Cleveland Stadium occurs
• NFL grants franchise to Seattle Seahawks.
• During Ten Cent Beer Night, inebriated Cleveland Indians fans start a riot, causing the game to be forfeited to the Texas Rangers.
• 10 Cent Beer Night Riot at Cleveland Stadium On June 4, 1974, the Cleveland Indians hosted a disastrous promotional event where fans could purchase 8 oz beer cans for just 10 cents each. The game against the Texas Rangers quickly devolved into chaos when approximately 25,134 intoxicated fans began throwing objects onto the field, physically attacking players, and causing widespread mayhem. The game was ultimately forfeited to the Texas Rangers with the score tied 5-5 in the ninth inning. The riot resulted in significant property damage, 12 arrests, and multiple player injuries, including Cleveland pitcher Tom Hilgendorf being struck by a metal folding chair. This infamous event became a cautionary tale about the dangers of irresponsible alcohol promotions in sports.
• Saudi Arabia Increases Aramco Participation On June 4, 1974, Saudi Arabia announced a strategic move to increase its participation in Aramco (Arabian American Oil Company) to 60 percent. This decision represented a significant step in the country's efforts to gain greater control over its national petroleum resources and marked an important moment in the global energy landscape.
• NFL Grants Franchise to Seattle Seahawks On June 4, 1974, the National Football League (NFL) officially granted a franchise to the Seattle Seahawks, marking a significant expansion of the league into the Pacific Northwest. This decision would eventually lead to the team's inaugural season in 1976 and their long-term establishment as a prominent NFL franchise.

Events in 1974

June 04, 1974: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 04, 1974

Newspapers from Jun. 04, 1974

June 04, 1974 was a Tuesday and it was the 155th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 04, 1974 can also be written as 6/4/1974 in the US and as 4/6/1974 in UK and Europe.

June 04, 1974 in June 1974 calendar

Famous people born on June 04, 1974:

• Julien Coupat

  French political activist known for the controversial 'Tarnac Nine' case involving alleged train line sabotage in 2008.

• Johnny Taylor

  NBA forward who played for the Orlando Magic during his professional basketball career.

• Gothenburg (Sweden)

Famous people born in 1974

Famous people born on June 4th

Famous people died on June 04, 1974:

• Giuseppe Marzari
• Angelo Scala

Famous people who died in 1974

Famous people who died on June 4th

June 04, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 04, 1974 was Band On The Run by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week June 3rd and June 9th.

1. Paul McCartney - Band On The Run
2. Ray Stevens - The Streak
3. The Stylistics - You Make Me Feel Brand New
4. Jackson 5 - Dancing Machine
5. Gordon Lightfoot - Sundown

June 04, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 04, 1974 was The Streak by Ray Stevens, according to the music chart for the week June 3rd and June 9th.

1. Ray Stevens - The Streak
2. Showaddywaddy - Hey Rock And Roll
3. The Rubettes - Sugar Baby Love
4. Gary Glitter - Always Yours
5. R Dean Taylor - There's A Ghost In My House

June 04, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 04, 1974 was Hollywood Swinging by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week June 3rd and June 9th.

1. Kool & The Gang - Hollywood Swinging
2. William DeVaughn - Be Thankful For What You Got
3. Four Tops - One Chain Don't Make No Prison
4. Blue Magic - Sideshow
5. The O'Jays - For The Love Of Money

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 4th is Gemini.

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June 04, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 04, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 04, 1974 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 04, 1974 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on June 04, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 08:24 pm and setting at 05:51 am.

The previous full moon was on May 06, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Jul 04, 1974.

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Someone born on June 04, 1974 is:

50 years 11 months old,

or 611 months and 10 days old,

or 2658 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18607 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 04, 1974?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 04, 1974.

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