Date: March 10, 1974
Greek Prime Minister Konstantinos Karamanlis forms the country's first civil government after seven years of military rule. Date: July 26, 1974 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 26 π Events on this day in 1974 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1974TWA Flight 514 Crash Kills 92 Near Dulles…
Samuel Byck attempts to hijack an aircraft at Baltimore/Washington International Airport with the intention of crashing it into the White House to assassinate Richard Nixon, but commits suicide after being wounded by police. Date: February 22, 1974 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 22 π Events on this day in 1974…
The Heimlich maneuver for rescuing choking victims is published in the journal Emergency Medicine. Date: June 1, 1974 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 1 π Events on this day in 1974 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1974Organisation of Islamic Conference Summit Begins in Lahore, Recognizes Bangladesh, February…
In response to the 1973 oil crisis, the United States implements the Emergency Daylight Saving Time Energy Conservation Act, switching to permanent daylight saving time for a trial period. Date: January 6, 1974 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 6 π Events on this day in 1974 π On This Day…
The Local Government Act 1972 of England and Wales comes into effect. Date: April 1, 1974 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 1 π Events on this day in 1974 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1974Ethiopia Executes 60 Politicians and Officers, November 23, 1974Skylab 4 Crew Returns to…
Watergate scandal: President Richard Nixon, under orders of the US Supreme Court, releases the "Smoking Gun" tape, recorded on June 23, 1972, clearly revealing his actions in covering up and interfering investigations into the break-in. His political support vanishes completely. Date: August 5, 1974 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 5…