What Happened on September 8, 1974
Historical Events
Event of Interest
American motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel attempts to jump the Snake River Canyon in Idaho but fails, escaping with minor injuries
- England's Ian Thompson wins European Championship marathon in 2:13:18.8 in Rome, Italy
Famous Birthdays
- Braulio Luna, Mexican soccer midfielder (32 caps; San Luis), born in Mexico City
- Tanaz Eshaghian, Iranian-American documentary filmmaker (Be Like Others), born in Iran
Famous Deaths
- Robert Cox, American comic actor, last surviving member of Keystone Kops, dies at 79
About September 8, 1974
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 11 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton
#1 Song: Love Me For A Reason - Osmonds
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Update: 2024-09-19