September 1974 calendar
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in September 1974.
The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour), Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened on September 1974: find out below
Historical Events
Which were the important events of September 1974?
Events
- 01 Sep 1974 Dutch law against pirate radio goes into effect
- 02 Sep 1974 Prest Gerald Ford signs Employee Retirement Income Security Act
- 03 Sep 1974 Giants John Montefusco makes his major league debut
- 04 Sep 1974 Emmy News and Documentaries Award presentation
- 07 Sep 1974 Irene closes at Minskoff Theater NYC after 605 performances
- 08 Sep 1974 88th US Womens Tennis: Billie J King beats Evonne Goolagong
- 09 Sep 1974 88th US Womens Tennis: B J M King beats E Goolagong Cawley
- 10 Sep 1974 New York Dolls disband
- 11 Sep 1974 Eastern Air Lines Flight 212 crashes in Charlotte, North Carolina, killing 69 passengers and two crew.
- 12 Sep 1974 Coup overthrows Emperor Haile Selassie in Ethiopia
- 13 Sep 1974 1st broadcast of Rockford Files on NBC-TV
- 14 Sep 1974 Charles Kowal discovers Leda, 13th satellite of Jupiter.
- 15 Sep 1974 Market Square Arena in Indianapolis opens
- 16 Sep 1974 BART begins regular transbay service
- 17 Sep 1974 Bangladesh, Grenada and Guinea-Bissau join the United Nations.
- 18 Sep 1974 Hurricane Fifi strikes Honduras with 110 mph winds, killing 5,000 people.
- 21 Sep 1974 US Mariner 10 makes 2nd fly-by of Mercury
- 23 Sep 1974 Gypsy opens at Winter Garden Theater NYC for 120 performances
- 24 Sep 1974 Al Kaline, Detroit Tiger, is 12th to get 3,000 hits
- 28 Sep 1974 Live It Up Part 1 by Isley Brothers peaks at #52
- 29 Sep 1974 5th NYC Marathon won by Norbert Sander in 2:26:30
- 25 Sep 1974 Dr. Frank Jobe performs first ulnar collateral ligament replacement surgery (better known as Tommy John surgery) on baseball player Tommy John.
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in September 1974?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Paul Anka - (You're) Having My Baby
- Eric Clapton - I Shot The Sheriff
- Barry White - Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe
- Andy Kim - Rock Me Gently
- Olivia Newton-John - I Honestly Love You
Top #5 songs in the UK
- The Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again
- Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting
- George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
- The Osmonds - Love Me For A Reason
- The Stylistics - You Make Me Feel Brand New
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
Books
Which were the most popular books released in September 1974?
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
By: John le Carre
The New York Times bestseller author of The Spy Who Came In from the Cold and The Night Manager. Now a TV series starring Tom Hiddleston. John le Carre's latest novel, A Legacy of Spies is now available.
The House Of A Thousand Lanterns
By: Victoria Holt
Jane Lindsay's fascination with Chinese art and marriage to an older man led her to Hong Kong and the treasure-laden House of a Thousand Lanterns.
Times To Remember
By: Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy
The new Rose Kennedy memoir is a fascinating story of eight decades of drama, history, and courage. It's introduced by a touching tribute from Rose Kennedy's children.
Plain Speaking
By: Merle Miller
This candid biography is based on never-aired TV interviews that were filmed in 1962, when Harry Truman, the former President of the United States, was 77 years old and had been retired for nine years.
