Criticize Lin Criticize Confucius
Jiang Qing promotes the campaign to criticise Lin Biao and Confucius
Historical events in 1974
960 historical records
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Criticize Lin Criticize Confucius
Yao Wenyuan writes propaganda linking attacks on Confucius with current political struggles
Three-Day Week
Commercial electricity use is restricted to three consecutive days during the miners' dispute.
Three Day Week
Implements the Three Day Week as Britain limits commercial electricity use to conserve power during the miners dispute.
Three Day Week
Implements the Three Day Week to conserve electricity during the miners dispute.
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Takes up office as the leader of the Northern Ireland Assembly
Retirement
In total Best had made 466 appearances for Manchester United in all competitions from 1963 to 1974, and scored 178 goals (including six in one game against fourth division Northampton Town). Bests last competitive igame for Manchester United against Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road
Declaration of Faith
The first occasion in apartheid South Africas history where the principles of peaceful transition and equality had been enshrined in a document which had been jointly signed by acknowledged black and white political leaders. Meets Mangosuthu Buthelezi and signed a five-point plan for racial peace in South Africa, which came to be known as the Mahlabatini Declaration of Faith
First Neutron Interferometry Signal
Leads the team that observes the first neutron interference signal using a perfect-crystal interferometer.
First Neutron Interferometry Signal
Participates in the first successful observation of neutron interference with a crystal interferometer.
Birth of sextuplets
Birth of sextuplets, worlds 1st sextuplets
Birmingham Central Library
The inverted-ziggurat Central Library opens in Chamberlain Square.
Djerba Declaration
Gaddafi and Habib Bourguiba announce a proposed union between Libya and Tunisia.
Planet Waves
Releases Planet Waves with the Band.
Disengagement
Helps negotiate the Egyptian-Israeli disengagement agreement after the war.
International Accord
Israel and Egypt sign a weapons accord
Disengagement
Helps mediate the Egyptian-Israeli disengagement agreement after the October War.
CIA Phone Contact Record
CIA records include a January 31, 1974, memorandum concerning a telephone call from Frank Sturgis during the period of renewed assassination speculation.
Household Objects
Pink Floyd abandon most of the Household Objects project and move toward new material
Constitution of Great Britain
The SDLP is one of the parties involved in the negotiations that result in the Sunningdale Agreement, which in turn resulted in the establishment of a power-sharing executive
Northern Ireland Assembly
SDLP leader Gerry Fitt became deputy chief executive in a power-sharing government with Brian Faulkner's Ulster Unionist Party and the Alliance Party.
Northern Ireland Assembly
The Assembly and Executive collapsed after four months because of sustained unionist opposition.
Northern Ireland Assembly
The SDLP is one of the parties involved in the negotiations that result in the Sunningdale Agreement, which in turn resulted in the establishment of a power-sharing executive.
Sunningdale Agreement
The SDLP is one of the parties involved in the negotiations that result in the Sunningdale Agreement, which in turn resulted in the establishment of a power-sharing executive
Northern Ireland Assembly
Gerry Fitt, the SDLP party leader, takes office as Deputy chief executive, taking Government alongside the Ulster Unionist Party (led by Brian Faulkner) and the Alliance Party but the Assembly and Executive are short-lived, collapsing after only four months due to sustained opposition from within the unionist community
Stormont Asembly
Paisley is subdued and thrown out of the Stormont Assembly by members of the RUC
Retirement
Moore plays his last game for West Ham in an FA Cup tie against Hereford United.
Oil Crisis
Continues to face domestic political and economic consequences of the oil crisis after the war.
Economy of Japan
Japan suffers its 1st "oil shock" as prices increase 4 fold over 4 months
Aftermath
Reviews the limited Jordanian military role and the diplomatic consequences of the October War.
Cabinet Instability
Rotates prime ministers as the republic faces military and economic decline
Aftermath
Faces the growing Lebanese repercussions of the Arab-Israeli conflict after the October War.
Disengagement
Monitors postwar disengagement diplomacy after the Egyptian-Israeli ceasefire.
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Zinc Alloy
Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow is released and reaches number 12 in Britain.
Mariner 10 Gravity Assist
Mariner 10 uses Venus for the first interplanetary gravity assist, placing the spacecraft on course for its first Mercury encounter.
Impeachment
The House voted to authorized the Judiciary Committee to investigate grounds for impeaching president Nixon
Watergate
The House voted to authorized the Judiciary Committee to investigate grounds for impeaching president Nixon.
Impeachment Inquiry Authorized
Leads the House Judiciary Committee after the House authorizes a formal investigation into whether grounds exist to impeach President Nixon.
Independence of Great Britain
The island nation of Grenada wins independence from Britain, includes the northern islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique
Independence of Grenada
The island nation of Grenada wins independence from Britain, includes the northern islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique
Rule of Grenada
The island nation of Grenada wins independence from Britain, includes the northern islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique
Death of Fritz Zwicky
Death of Fritz Zwicky
Miners Strike
Faces a full national miners strike that deepens the Three Day Week and election crisis.
Election
Wilson compares himself to Cromwell prior to Marston Moor
Rolling Stones, The
It is announced that Mick Taylor will be leaving the Rolling Stones
Birth of Robert Peter William's
Birth of Robert Peter Williams, later singer with Take That and a major British solo artist.
Birth of Robert Peter Robbie William's
Birth of Robert Peter "Robbie" Williams
Exile of Alexander Solzhenitsyn
Solzhenitsyn is deported from the Russia to Frankfurt, West Germany and stripped of his Soviet citizenship, Solzhenitsyn lives in Heinrich Bulls house
Rebel Rebel
Releases Rebel Rebel, a guitar-driven single that becomes one of his last major glam rock statements.
Five Goal Clasico Victory
Orchestrates Barcelona's celebrated 5-0 league victory over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Economy of Great Britain
In The Times Healey says that he would "squeeze property speculators until the pips squeak".
Watergate Public Hearings End
Joins a unanimous committee decision to end public Watergate hearings and complete remaining work privately while criminal and impeachment proceedings continue.
Independence of Bangladesh
Pakistan officially recognizes Bangladesh
Recognition of Bangladesh
Pakistan officially recognizes Bangladesh
Diplomatic Relations with Bangladesh
Pakistan recognizes Bangladesh during the Islamic Summit in Lahore.
Recognition of Bangladesh
Bhutto's government establishes formal relations with independent Bangladesh.
Second Islamic Summit
Pakistan hosts leaders of Muslim states at the Lahore Islamic Summit.
Election
Powell makes a speech asking the electorate to vote Labour because of their EC policy
Kidnap
Peter Lorenz, the CDU candidate for Mayor of Berlin, is kidnapped
Member of Parliament
Nigel Lawson is elected Conservative Member of Parliament for Blaby at the February 1974 general election.
Election
Loses his Commons majority after the February general election produces a hung parliament.
Election
Wilson wins is 3rd election out of 4. The Labour Party wins 37.2 percent of votes cast & 301 MPs. No party can form a majority even with the support of the Liberals
East Surrey Election
Is elected Conservative Member of Parliament for East Surrey after the abolition of the Reigate constituency.
Retirement from Parliament
Leaves the House of Commons after deciding not to contest the February general election.
Hung Parliament
The February election produces a hung parliament and leads to a Labour minority government.
Election
The Liberals win 19.3% of votes cast & 14 MPs & hold the balance of power
Prime Minister of Ethiopia
Appointed Prime MInister of Ethiopia
Reform of Government
Reforms the Government after the famine of 1973
Economy of Great Britain
Trade figures show a defict of 383 pounds million, the largest on record. The RPI shows that fod prices had risen + 20% over the last year
Election
The RPI shows that fod prices had risen + 20% over the last year. The elections main issues are the miners strike & "who governs Britain". The Conservative Party win 37.9% of votes cast & 297 MPs. Enoch Powell decides he cannot stand for the Conservatives because of their EU policy. An error is reported in the NCBs claim miners earn +8% national average, it is -8%
Strike
The elections main issues are the miners strike & "who governs Britain". An error is reported in the NCBs claim miners earn +8% national average, it is -8%
Minister of Energy
Appointed Secretary of State for Energy
Who Governs Britain Campaign
Calls a general election asking voters who governs Britain amid union confrontation.
Election
Enoch Powell decides he cannot stand for the Conservatives because of their EU policy
Election
Enoch Powell decides he cannot stand for the Conservatives because of their EU policy
Election
The RPI shows that food prices had risen by 20 percent over the last year. Labour 301, Conservatives 296 & others 37
Referendum Pledge
Promises a referendum after renegotiating European Community membership.
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Eastbourne
Retirement
Retires from the House of Commons
Election
Enoch Powell decides he cannot stand for the Conservatives because of their EU policy
General Election Intervention
Powell urges Birmingham voters to support Labour because of its European Community policy.
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Election
Attempts unsuccessfully to form a coaltion with the Liberals
Shadow Cabinet Appointment
Becomes a Conservative Shadow Secretary of State following the party's move into opposition after the February 1974 election.
Election
Refuses to join a co-altion with the Conservatives & the Labour Party comes to power
Indictment
Former White House Counsel John Dean had taken a plea bargain back in October. Nixon was named an "unindicted co-conspirator" by the grand jury
Indictment
Richard Milhous Nixon is included among defendants charged in the federal Watergate cover-up case returned by the grand jury.
Indictment
Former White House Counsel John Dean had taken a plea bargain back in October.
Indictment
Haldeman, former Nixon aide John Ehrlichman, former White House counsel Charles Colson, White House Aide to Haldeman Gordon C.
Indictment
Indictments were handed down for what the press dubs "the Watergate Seven": Former Attorney General and Nixon campaign manager John N.
Indictment
Nixon was named an "unindicted co-conspirator" by the grand jury.
Indictment
Strachan, aide to Mitchell and CREEP counsel Robert Mardian, and CREEP counsel Kenneth Parkinson.
Indictment
Strachan, aide to Mitchellll and CREEP counsel Robert Mardian, and CREEP counsel Kenneth Parkinson.
Indictment
Former White House Counsel John Dean had taken a plea bargain back in October.
Indictment
Haldeman, former Nixon aide John Ehrlichman, former White House counsel Charles Colson, White House Aide to Haldeman Gordon C.
Indictment
Indictments were handed down for what the press dubs "the Watergate Seven": Former Attorney General and Nixon campaign manager John N.
Indictment
Nixon was named an "unindicted co-conspirator" by the grand jury.
Indictment
Strachan, aide to Mitchellll and CREEP counsel Robert Mardian, and CREEP counsel Kenneth Parkinson.
Indictment
Former White House Counsel John Dean had taken a plea bargain back in October.
Indictment
Haldeman, former Nixon aide John Ehrlichman, former White House counsel Charles Colson, White House Aide to Haldeman Gordon C.
Indictment
Indictments were handed down for what the press dubs "the Watergate Seven": Former Attorney General and Nixon campaign manager John N.
Indictment
Nixon was named an "unindicted co-conspirator" by the grand jury.
Indictment
Strachan, aide to Mitchell and CREEP counsel Robert Mardian, and CREEP counsel Kenneth Parkinson.
Indictment
Strachan, aide to Mitchellll and CREEP counsel Robert Mardian, and CREEP counsel Kenneth Parkinson.
Indictment
Former White House Counsel John Dean had taken a plea bargain back in October.
Indictment
Haldeman, former Nixon aide John Ehrlichman, former White House counsel Charles Colson, White House Aide to Haldeman Gordon C.
Indictment
Indictments were handed down for what the press dubs "the Watergate Seven": Former Attorney General and Nixon campaign manager John N.
Indictment
Nixon was named an "unindicted co-conspirator" by the grand jury.
Indictment
Strachan, aide to Mitchell and CREEP counsel Robert Mardian, and CREEP counsel Kenneth Parkinson.
Indictment
Strachan, aide to Mitchellll and CREEP counsel Robert Mardian, and CREEP counsel Kenneth Parkinson.
Indictment
Former assistant to Nixon in charge of domestic affairs; faced a maximum of 25 years in prison and $40,000 in fines. Ehrlichman was convicted of conspiracy, obstruction of justice, perjury and other charges; he served 18 months in prison.
Indictment
Former White House Counsel John Dean had taken a plea bargain back in October.
Indictment
Haldeman, former Nixon aide John Ehrlichman, former White House counsel Charles Colson, White House Aide to Haldeman Gordon C.
Indictment
Indictments were handed down for what the press dubs "the Watergate Seven": Former Attorney General and Nixon campaign manager John N.
Indictment
Nixon was named an "unindicted co-conspirator" by the grand jury.
Indictment
Strachan, aide to Mitchell and CREEP counsel Robert Mardian, and CREEP counsel Kenneth Parkinson.
Indictment
Strachan, aide to Mitchellll and CREEP counsel Robert Mardian, and CREEP counsel Kenneth Parkinson.
Watergate Seven
A member of the Watergate Seven, who were indicted by a federal grand jury on March 1, 1974.
Indictment
Former White House Counsel John Dean had taken a plea bargain back in October.
Indictment
Haldeman, former Nixon aide John Ehrlichman, former White House counsel Charles Colson, White House Aide to Haldeman Gordon C.
Indictment
Indictments were handed down for what the press dubs "the Watergate Seven": Former Attorney General and Nixon campaign manager John N.
Indictment
Nixon was named an "unindicted co-conspirator" by the grand jury.
Indictment
Strachan, aide to Mitchell and CREEP counsel Robert Mardian, and CREEP counsel Kenneth Parkinson.
Indictment
Strachan, aide to Mitchellll and CREEP counsel Robert Mardian, and CREEP counsel Kenneth Parkinson.
Watergate Cover-Up Indictment
Is indicted with other former Nixon aides on charges arising from the Watergate cover-up and conspiracy to obstruct the investigation.
Watergate Cover-Up Indictment
Is indicted with other former Nixon aides on charges arising from the Watergate cover-up and conspiracy to obstruct the investigation.
Watergate Cover-Up Indictment
Is indicted in the federal Watergate cover-up case with other former Nixon administration and campaign figures.
Watergate Cover-Up Indictment
Is indicted in the Watergate cover-up case alongside former administration and campaign officials.
Watergate Cover-Up Indictment
Is indicted with senior former administration officials as prosecutors bring charges over the Watergate cover-up.
Watergate Cover-Up Indictment
Is indicted as one of the defendants in the federal Watergate cover-up prosecution involving senior Nixon administration and campaign officials.
Watergate Cover-Up Indictment
Is indicted by the Watergate grand jury for alleged participation in the conspiracy and cover-up following the Democratic headquarters burglary.
Watergate Cover-Up Indictment
Is indicted by a federal grand jury in the Watergate cover-up case.
Watergate Cover-Up Indictment
Is indicted with senior former Nixon aides in the Watergate cover-up case brought by the federal grand jury.
Indictment
Colson pleads guilty to obstruction of justice on June 3, 1974, in a case related to efforts to discredit Daniel Ellsberg.
Indictment
Colson receives a prison sentence and fine after his obstruction-of-justice plea and later serves several months in federal custody.
Indictment
Colson, a former White House counsel involved in political affairs, becomes a defendant in Watergate-related federal proceedings.
Indictment
Former White House counsel specializing in political affairs;
Indictment
pleaded nolo contendere on June 3, 1974 to one charge of obstruction of justice, having persuaded prosecution to change the charge from one of which he believed himself innocent to another of which he believed himself guilty, in order to
Indictment
testify freely.; sentenced to 1 to 3 years of prison and fined $5,000; Colson served seven months
Indictment
Richard Milhous Nixon is included among defendants charged in the federal Watergate cover-up case returned by the grand jury.
Indictment
Former White House Counsel John Dean had taken a plea bargain back in October. Nixon was named an "unindicted co-conspirator" by the grand jury.
Indictment
Haldeman, former Nixon aide John Ehrlichman, former White House counsel Charles Colson, White House Aide to Haldeman Gordon C. Strachan, aide to Mitchellll and CREEP counsel Robert Mardian, and CREEP counsel Kenneth Parkinson.
Unindicted Co-Conspirator
Is secretly named by the Watergate grand jury as an unindicted co-conspirator in the alleged cover-up while still serving as president.
Watergate Seven
Refers to the seven advisors and aides to United States President Richard M. Nixon who were indicted by a grand jury on March 1, 1974 for their role in the Watergate scandal.
Watergate Seven
The grand jury also named Nixon an unindicted conspirator. The indictments marked the first time in U.S. history that a president was so named.
Watergate
The Watergate grand jury names Nixon as an unindicted co-conspirator in the alleged cover-up.
Doyle Captains City Wembley Side
Doyle captains Manchester City under Saunders against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the League Cup final.
Lee Scores in City League Cup Final
Francis Lee equalises for Manchester City against Wolves in the 1974 League Cup final before City lose 2โ1.
Summerbee City League Cup Final Wing Play
Summerbee brings attacking width as Saunders's Manchester City narrowly lose the League Cup final against Wolves.
Manchester City League Cup Runner-Up
Saunders manages Manchester City in the League Cup final against Wolves, who win 2โ1 at Wembley.
President Takes Office
Ne Win becomes President under the 1974 socialist constitution
Watergate
The US Grand Jury says Nixon is involved in the Watergate cover-up
Marriage
Marries Margaret Sinclair, in secret
Election
No Party wins an election majority & negotiations with the Liberals break down
Resignation of Edward Richard George Heath
No Party wins an election majority & negotiations with the Liberals break down. Coalition negotiations with leaders of the Liberal Party fail & Heath resigns as Prime Minister & is replaced by Harold Wilson & a minority Labour Government
Resignation as Prime Minister
Resigns as Prime Minister after coalition talks fail and Labour forms a minority government.
Prime Minister of United Kingdom
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 3rd term
Social Contract
Wilson forms a Labour government committed to a Social Contract with the trade unions.
Social Contract
Returns to office promising a different relationship with organised labour.
New Constitution
New constitution formalizes BSPP one-party socialist rule
Prime Minister Takes Office
Sein Win becomes Prime Minister under the new socialist constitution
Ali Fear Eats the Soul
Directs Ali: Fear Eats the Soul.
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Healey is appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer, 1st term.
Pay Policy
Healey becomes Chancellor as inflation and wage pressure dominate economic policy.
Chief Secretary
Appointed Chief Secretary to the Treasury, most powerful position outside the Cabinet
Cabinet Return
Returns to the Home Office when Labour forms a minority government.
Second Home Office Term
Begins his second period as Home Secretary in Harold Wilson's government.
Home Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Home Secretary, 2nd term
Minister of Trade & Industry
Appointed Minister of Trade & Industry
Parliamentary Under Secretary
Appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary
Secretary of State
Appointed Secretary of State for Trade & Industry
Cabinet
Enters Harold Wilson's cabinet as Secretary of State for Employment.
Pay Policy
Takes responsibility for employment policy as Labour seeks voluntary wage restraint.
Secretary of State for Employment
Appointed Employment Secretary
Social Contract
Begins implementing Labour's industrial relations programme with trade union support.
Secretary of State for the Environment
Appointed Minister of the Environment
Prices & Consumer Protection
Appointed Secretary of State for Prices & Consumer Protection
Secretary of State
Appointed Secretary of State for Prices & Consumer Protection
Foreign Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Foreign Minister
Secretary of State for Health
Appointed Minister of Health & Social Security
Secretary of State for Social Services
Appointed Secretary of State for Social Services
Strike
The miners strike is brought to an end by agreeing to their terms
State of Emergency
The 3 day week & the state of emergency ends
Strike
The 3 day week & the state of emergency ends
President of Brazil
Appointed President of Brazil
Election
Says he will call an election if the opposition makes it impossible to govern
Resignation of Harold Wilson
Wilson announces his resignation
Apostrophe (')
Releases Apostrophe ('), one of the most commercially successful albums of his career.
First Budget
Healey delivers his first Budget shortly after Labour returns to office.
March Budget
Healey presents an emergency Budget combining tax increases with food subsidies and pension support.
Social Contract
Healey frames his first Budget around inflation, subsidies and cooperation with unions.
Budget
Denis Healey presents the Government's first Budget after Labour returns to office.
Capital Transfer Tax
The Government announces capital transfer tax to replace estate duty and tax lifetime transfers.
Food Subsidies
The Government uses food subsidies as part of its policy to protect household living standards.
Income Tax
The Budget raises direct taxation as part of an emergency response to inflation and borrowing.
Price Controls
The Government maintains price controls and subsidies while seeking agreement on wage restraint.
Creation of Presidency
The Great National Assembly creates the office of President of Romania.
President of Romania
Ceausescu is elected Romania's first president.
Mariner 10 Mercury Flyby
Mariner 10 makes the first spacecraft flyby of Mercury, validating the trajectory that permits later repeat encounters.
Prime Minister of Romania
Manescu becomes prime minister after the presidency is created.
Mercury Magnetic Field
Mariner 10 magnetometer observations reveal that Mercury possesses an intrinsic magnetic field strong enough to form a magnetosphere.
Sunshine On My Shoulders
John Denver reaches the top spot on the US charts with, "Sunshine On My Shoulders"
Declaration of Principles
The military government publishes principles defining its proposed political and institutional reconstruction.
Government Programme
Presents the military government as a programme of national reconstruction.
Institutional Objectives
Sets out institutional objectives intended to guide the military government.
Coalition Talks
Attempts coalition talks with the Liberal Party after the hung parliament.
Policy Unit
Asked by Wilson to create the Policy Unit, Wilson's "eyes & ears"
Budget
Healey raises the top rates on earned and unearned income while increasing food and pension subsidies for poorer households.
Treasury Appointment
Healey becomes Chancellor of the Exchequer when Labour returns to government.
Cabinet
Calls his Cabinet, "the most experienced & talented this century"
Policy Unit
Founds the Policy Unit, Wilson's "eyes & ears"
GLC
Elected onto the executive of the Greater London Labour Party (GLLP), responsible for drawing up the manifesto for the GLC Labour group and the lists of candidates for council and Parliamentary seats
Greater London Labour Party
Elected onto the executive of the Greater London Labour Party (GLLP), responsible for drawing up the manifesto for the GLC Labour group and the lists of candidates for council and Parliamentary seats
Manifesto
Elected onto the executive of the Greater London Labour Party (GLLP), responsible for drawing up the manifesto for the GLC Labour group and the lists of candidates for council and Parliamentary seats
War of Attrition Along Golan
Israeli and Syrian forces exchanged fire during renewed clashes in the spring of 1974, underscoring the fragility of the postwar ceasefire.
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NHS Reorganisation Implementation
Castle oversees implementation of the reorganised NHS structure, with regional and area health authorities replacing much of the previous administrative system.
Nigel Lawson Maiden Speech
Delivers his maiden speech in the House of Commons during debate on the Budget and addresses economic policy, trade unions and inflation.
Death of Georges Pompidou
Death of Georges Pompidou
Health and Safety Bill
Presents arguments for workplace safety legislation built around recognised trade unions.
Constitution of Great Britain
Announces the new Government will implement the Northern Ireland Constitution
Rule of Northern Ireland
Announces in Parliament will continue policies of the previous Government
Death of Richard Crossman
Dies from liver cancer at the age of sixty-six.
National Political Council
Heads the National Political Consultative Council under the coalition settlement
Coalition Cabinet
Presides over a new coalition cabinet including Pathet Lao ministers
National Political Council
Heads the National Political Consultative Council in the coalition arrangement
Coalition Cabinet
Presides over a coalition cabinet including Pathet Lao ministers
Resignation of Golda Meir
Golda Meir announces her resignation as Prime Minister of Israel, Yitzhak Rabin replaces Golda Meir
Prime Minister of Israel
Golda Meir announces her resignation as Prime Minister of Israel, Yitzhak Rabin replaces Golda Meir. Appointed Prime Minister of Israel
Judiciary Committee Tape Subpoena
Issues the House Judiciary Committee's subpoena to Nixon for recordings and materials considered necessary to the impeachment inquiry.
Prime Minister of Turkey
Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey, 1st term
Sixty-Four Tape Subpoena
Issues a subpoena seeking sixty-four additional White House recordings for the Watergate grand jury and criminal prosecution.
Terrorism
1st visit to Ulster, asseses power sharing, the extent of terrorism & local support
President of Austria
Appointed President of Austria
Edmond Leburton Government
The Edmond Leburton Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Leo Tindemans Government
Begins the Leo Tindemans Government in Brussels and serves as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Old Trafford Derby Backheel Goal
Law back-heeled Manchester City's winner against United and declined to celebrate in a match associated with his former club's relegation.
Tape Transcript Address
Announces that edited transcripts of subpoenaed Watergate conversations will be released while refusing to surrender all original recordings demanded by the House committee.
Watergate Transcripts Released
Provides more than twelve hundred pages of edited presidential conversation transcripts to the House Judiciary Committee and makes them public.
White House Tapes
The White House releases more than 1,200 pages of edited transcripts of the Nixon tapes to the House Judiciary Committee, but the committee insists that the tapes themselves must be turned over.
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FA Cup
Scores twice as Liverpool beat Newcastle United 3-0 in the FA Cup final.
Keegan Scores Wembley Cup Final Double
Kevin Keegan scored twice in Liverpoolโs 3-0 victory over Newcastle United, securing the FA Cup in Shanklyโs final competitive match in charge.
Heighway Scores Against Newcastle at Wembley
Steve Heighway struck Liverpoolโs second goal against Newcastle United in the 1974 FA Cup final after receiving a pass from Kevin Keegan.
Preservation Act 2
The Kinks release Preservation Act 2.
Trial
The House Judiciary Committee opens impeachment hearings on Nixon
Impeachment Evidence Hearings
Begins formal House Judiciary Committee hearings on evidence gathered in the Nixon impeachment inquiry.
Swan Song Records
Helps establish Swan Song Records for Led Zeppelin and allied artists.
Swan Song Records
Launches Swan Song Records as Led Zeppelin's own label.
Government Report
Makes a report to the Commons about the IRAs intentions to take over parts of Belfast
IRA - Government Report
Government record concerning the IRA: Makes a report to the Commons about the IRAs intentions to take over parts of Belfast
IRA - Government Report
Historical IRA record under Labour Party Government: Makes a report to the Commons about the IRAs intentions to take over parts of Belfast
IRA - Government Report
IRA context for Harold Wilson: Makes a report to the Commons about the IRAs intentions to take over parts of Belfast
IRA - Terrorism
Government record concerning the IRA: Makes a report to the Commons about the IRAs intentions to take over parts of Belfast
IRA - Terrorism
Historical IRA record under Labour Party Government: Makes a report to the Commons about the IRAs intentions to take over parts of Belfast
IRA - Terrorism
IRA context for Harold Wilson: Makes a report to the Commons about the IRAs intentions to take over parts of Belfast
Terrorism
Makes a report to the Commons about the IRAs intentions to take over parts of Belfast
Sunningdale Agreement
The Ulster Workers Union will strike if the North Ireland Assembly supports Sunningdale
Ulster Workers Union
The Ulster Workers Union will strike if the North Ireland Assembly supports Sunningdale
Late Equaliser Forces European Final Replay
Hans-Georg Schwarzenbeck scores near the end of extra time against Atletico Madrid, rescuing a 1-1 draw and forcing a replay of the European Cup final.
Sunningdale Agreement
Leads a deputation of the Ulster Workers Council to wishing to destroy the agreement
IAEA Safeguards Agreement
Iran's safeguards agreement with the IAEA under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty enters into force.
PFLP
PFLP terrorists take a school in Maalot, Israel, 26 people are killed including 21 children after an unsuccessful rescue attempt
Siege of Maalot
PFLP terrorists take a school in Maalot, Israel, 26 people are killed including 21 children after an unsuccessful rescue attempt
Second Impeachment Subpoena
Issues an additional subpoena for presidential conversations after concluding Nixon's earlier response did not satisfy the committee's evidentiary needs.
Alice in the Cities
Directs Alice in the Cities.
European Cup Replay Scoring Double
Gerd Muller contributes two goals to Bayernโs 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in the replayed European Cup final.
European Cup Replay Double
Uli Hoeness scores twice as Bayern beat Atletico Madrid 4-0 in the European Cup final replay and win the competition for the first time.
Bombing of Dublin
Protestant car bombs in Dublin kill 22
Strike
The Ulster Workers Union calls for a total stoppage in Northern Ireland
Sunningdale Agreement
The Ulster Workers Union calls for a total stoppage in Northern Ireland
Ulster Workers Union
The Ulster Workers Union calls for a total stoppage in Northern Ireland
State of Emergency
Calls a state of emergencey after violence & strikes by the Ulster Workers Council
Strike
Calls a state of emergencey after violence & strikes by the Ulster Workers Council
Operation Smiling Buddha
India conducts its first nuclear explosive test at Pokhran under the code name Smiling Buddha.
Pokhran-I
Raja Ramanna plays a leading scientific role in India's first underground nuclear test at Pokhran.
Nuclear Power
India conducts its first nuclear test at Pokhran during Indira Gandhi's premiership.
Nuclear Power
India detonates a nuclear device underground at Pokhran in the test later known as Smiling Buddha.
Smiling Buddha
India conducts the Smiling Buddha nuclear test at Pokhran on 18 May 1974.
Smiling Buddha Nuclear Test
India conducts its first nuclear explosive test, known as Smiling Buddha.
President of France
Appointed President of France
Youngest President
Youngest head of State in France since Louis Napoleon, 1848
Arab Summit
II participates in arab summit connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Jaworski Tape Order
Orders Nixon to comply with Jaworski's subpoena for sixty-four White House recordings and allows the president time to appeal.
Strike
Says in Parliament road blocks cause supplies not to get to some Catholic areas
Bruce Springsteen
Writes that he has seen rock and roll future after watching Springsteen perform in Cambridge.
Diamond Dogs
Releases Diamond Dogs, moving from glam rock toward dystopian themes and a more theatrical stage presentation.
President of France
Nominated Prime Minister of France by Giscard dEstaing
Rule of Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is brought under direct rule from Westminster
Israeli Approval of Disengagement
Israel agreed to a military disengagement arrangement with Syria after negotiations led by the United States, allowing international monitoring of the new separation lines.
Agreement on the Golan Heights
Israel and Syria sign an agreement on the Golan Heights
Rule of Golan Heights
Israel and Syria sign an agreement on the Golan Heights
Disengagement
Participates in diplomacy leading to the Syrian-Israeli disengagement agreement.
Agreement Provides for Buffer Zone
The Syrian-Israeli disengagement agreement defined an area of separation and adjoining zones subject to limits on forces and armaments under international supervision.
Disengagement
Accepts the Syrian-Israeli disengagement agreement after prolonged postwar diplomacy.
Watergate Tape Appeal
Pursues Nixon's appeal against Judge Sirica's order requiring production of subpoenaed recordings sought by Special Prosecutor Jaworski.
Dark Horse Records
George Harrison founds Dark Horse Records, its 1st hit is "Costafine Town" by Splinter
General Strike
Unionist opposition, Provisional IRA violence & finally a loyalist general strike cause the collapse of the Agreement
IRA - General Strike
Government record concerning the IRA: Unionist opposition, Provisional IRA violence & finally a loyalist general strike cause the collapse of the Agreement
IRA - General Strike
Historical IRA record under Conservative Party Government: Unionist opposition, Provisional IRA violence & finally a loyalist general strike cause the collapse of the Agreement
IRA - General Strike
IRA context for Edward Richard George Heath: Unionist opposition, Provisional IRA violence & finally a loyalist general strike cause the collapse of the Agreement
IRA - Sunningdale Agreement
Government record concerning the IRA: Unionist opposition, Provisional IRA violence & finally a loyalist general strike cause the collapse of the Agreement
IRA - Sunningdale Agreement
Historical IRA record under Conservative Party Government: Unionist opposition, Provisional IRA violence & finally a loyalist general strike cause the collapse of the Agreement
IRA - Sunningdale Agreement
IRA context for Edward Richard George Heath: Unionist opposition, Provisional IRA violence & finally a loyalist general strike cause the collapse of the Agreement
IRA
Unionist opposition, Provisional IRA violence & finally a loyalist general strike cause the collapse of the Agreement
Sunningdale Agreement
Unionist opposition, Provisional IRA violence & finally a loyalist general strike cause the collapse of the Agreement
Nuclear Program Expansion
Bhutto accelerates Pakistan's nuclear-weapons effort after India's first nuclear test.
Syrian Disengagement Negotiations
President Hafez al-Assad pursued negotiations over military separation after the October war, seeking Israeli withdrawals and arrangements for the future ceasefire.
Pioneer 11 Saturn Retargeting
Mission planners retarget Pioneer 11 to use Jupiter's gravity for a later encounter with Saturn.
June 197436 historical events
Constitutional Referendum
Traore's government submits a new constitution establishing presidential and single-party institutions.
Northern Ireland Unionist Rally
Addresses a Unionist rally in Enniskillen and argues for Northern Ireland's place within the United Kingdom.
Prime Minister of Israel
Yitzhak Rabin forms a new Israeli Government
Obstruction of Justice Plea
Pleads guilty to obstruction of justice in a Watergate-related case, removing himself from the forthcoming cover-up trial.
Death of Mamerto Urriolagoitia Harriague
Former president Mamerto Urriolagoitia Harriague dies in Sucre.
Beginning of Saunders Era
Saunders begins a tenure that produces promotion, domestic cups and a league championship.
Managerial Appointment
Saunders is appointed manager and begins rebuilding Aston Villa.
Creation of DINA
Establishes the National Intelligence Directorate as the regime's principal secret police organization.
Final Scotland Appearance Against Zaire
Law started Scotland's opening World Cup victory over Zaire, his final international appearance after a distinguished career.
Watergate Conviction Appeal Argument
Liddy's appeal seeking reversal of his Watergate burglary and wiretapping convictions is argued before the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
World Cup Opening Victory Over Argentina
Grzegorz Lato scores twice as Poland opens its World Cup campaign by defeating Argentina 3-2 and announces itself as a serious contender.
EEC and Labour Renegotiation Speech
Addresses a public meeting on Labour's proposed renegotiation of Britain's EEC membership.
Cruyff Turn Against Sweden
Uses the deceptive change of direction later known as the Cruyff Turn during a World Cup match against Sweden, creating an enduring piece of football technique.
Hat Trick Against Haiti
Andrzej Szarmach scores three times in Polandโs 7-0 World Cup victory over Haiti, helping deliver one of the largest wins of the tournament.
Before the Flood
Releases the live album Before the Flood.
Decisive Goal Against Italy
Kazimierz Deyna scores as Poland defeats Italy 2-1 in the World Cup group stage and advances with a perfect first-round record.
Supreme Chief of Nation
Assumes executive power under the title Supreme Chief of the Nation.
Marriage
Liz Taylors 5th divorce (Richard Burton)
Marriage
Liz Taylors 5th divorce (Richard Burton)
Holiday
Produces Holiday for America, including the hit Tin Man.
Two World Cup Goals Against Argentina
Scores twice as the Netherlands overwhelm Argentina 4-0 in the second group stage, demonstrating their fluid attacking style against major opposition.
Winning Goal Against Sweden
Grzegorz Lato scores the only goal in Polandโs 1-0 World Cup victory over Sweden, keeping the team in contention for a place in the final.
Penalty Save Against Sweden
Jan Tomaszewski saves a Swedish penalty during Polandโs narrow 1-0 World Cup victory, preserving an important clean sheet in the second group stage.
Nuclear Power
Brazil signs an agreement with West Germany to obtain significant nuclear technology, the United States objects, but can only persuade West Germany to impose safeguards
Watergate Committee Final Report
Submits the Senate Watergate Committee's final report with recommendations on campaign finance, a permanent special prosecutor and congressional legal authority.
Governor Appointed
Norman Derek Matthews becomes Governor of Montserrat
Nixon Moscow Summit
Hosts Richard Nixon for another summit focused on arms control, economic cooperation and dรฉtente.
Copa del Rey Final Opening Goal
Scores the opening goal as Real Madrid defeat Barcelona 4-0 in the Spanish Cup final.
Twelfth Copa del Rey
Coaches Real Madrid to a 4-0 Spanish Cup final victory over Barcelona.
Golden Boot European Golden Shoe
Claims the European Golden Shoe top-scorer award with 46 goals while representing Sporting CP. The season is distinguished by a prolific season for Sporting in Portugal.
Hospitalisation
Enters hospital for sustained cancer treatment while continuing to review important government matters.
Early Implementation Under New Cabinet
After becoming prime minister in June, Yitzhak Rabin oversaw continued implementation of the recently signed disengagement arrangements between Israel and Syria.
Political Isolation
Becomes increasingly isolated from Sirik Matak, Cheng Heng, and In Tam
Oreanda Talks with Nixon
Holds extended discussions with Richard Nixon at the Soviet leadership residence in Crimea.
Postwar Military Redeployment
Syrian military units redeployed under the 1974 disengagement framework, which imposed restrictions on force concentrations near the separating lines.
Quneitra Returned to Syrian Control
Under the disengagement arrangements Israel withdrew from Quneitra, returning the largely devastated city to Syrian control while the wider territorial dispute remained unresolved.
July 197489 historical events
Constitution of Argentina
Isabel served as president from July 1, 1974 to March 24, 1976, the first non-royal female head of state and head of Government in the Western Hemisphere
President of Argentina
Isabel served as president from July 1, 1974 to March 24, 1976, the first non-royal female head of state and head of Government in the Western Hemisphere
President of Argentina
Appointed President of Argentina after the death of Juan Domingo Peron
Death of Juan Domingo Peron
Death of Juan Peron
Binary Pulsar Discovery
Supervises the survey in which Russell Hulse discovers the binary pulsar PSR B1913+16.
Binary Pulsar Discovery
Hulse discovers the pulsar PSR B1913+16 during an Arecibo survey, revealing a compact binary system that becomes a precise laboratory for testing gravitational-wave energy loss.
Binary Pulsar Discovery
Discovers PSR B1913+16, the first binary pulsar, during a pulsar survey.
World Cup Goal Against Brazil
Scores with an acrobatic finish as the Netherlands defeat defending champions Brazil 2-0 and progress to the World Cup final.
Moscow Summit Joint Communique
Concludes the Nixon summit with a joint communiquรฉ covering strategic arms, trade and international security.
Threshold Test Ban Treaty
Signs the Threshold Test Ban Treaty limiting underground nuclear weapon tests.
ABM Treaty
The Threshold Test Ban Treaty (TTBT) , the Treaty limits nuclear test explosion to under 150 kilotons (over ten times the yield of the Hiroshima bomb)
ABM Treaty
The United States and the Soviet Union agree to the Protocol to the Anti-Ballistic Missile Agreement, which limits ABM deployment to a single area.
Threshold Test Ban Treaty Signed
Signs the Threshold Test Ban Treaty limiting underground nuclear weapon tests to yields of 150 kilotons or less.
Treaty of Threshold Test Ban Treaty
The Threshold Test Ban Treaty (TTBT) , the Treaty limits nuclear test explosion to under 150 kilotons (over ten times the yield of the Hiroshima bomb)
National Development
II participates in national development connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
EEC and Next Election Speech
Links the EEC question to the coming general election in a public speech in Norwich.
Bronze Match Winner Against Brazil
Grzegorz Lato scores the decisive goal as Poland defeats Brazil 1-0 in the World Cup third-place playoff and claims a historic bronze-medal finish.
World Cup Winner
Franz Beckenbauer lifts the World Cup as West Germany captain after his team recovers from an early Dutch penalty to win the final 2-1.
1974 FIFA World Cup Final - Berti Vogts
Berti Vogts tightly marked Johan Cruyff, restricting the Dutch captainโs influence after the opening penalty.
World Cup Winner
Berti Vogts is tasked with containing Johan Cruyff when West Germany meet the Netherlands in the 1974 final. His determined close marking supports the hostsโ recovery from an early penalty.
1974 FIFA World Cup Final - Franz Beckenbauer
Franz Beckenbauer captained West Germany from its sweeping defensive role and lifted the trophy after a 2โ1 win over the Netherlands.
Germany World Cup Captain
Captains West Germany to victory over the Netherlands in the final.
World Cup Winner
Hans-Georg Schwarzenbeck adds resilience to West Germanyโs central defence in the 1974 championship match. His dependable positioning complements Franz Beckenbauerโs organisation as the hosts win 2-1.
1974 FIFA World Cup Final - Paul Breitner
Paul Breitner converted a first-half penalty to cancel out the Netherlandsโ early lead and put West Germany back into the final.
World Cup Winner
Paul Breitner converts a penalty to equalise against the Netherlands after West Germany concedes in the opening minutes of the 1974 final.
World Cup Winner
Bernd Hรถlzenbein wins the penalty that Paul Breitner converts to draw West Germany level in the 1974 final. The attackerโs movement helps turn an uncertain opening into a championship victory.
1974 Final Winning Goal
Scores West Germany's winning goal in the final against the Netherlands.
World Cup Winner
Gerd Mรผller scores the decisive goal against the Netherlands just before half-time, securing West Germany's second World Cup crown.
World Cup Winner
Jรผrgen Grabowski provides versatility in West Germanyโs attacking contingent during the 1974 World Cup. He starts the final against the Netherlands and shares in the hostsโ 2-1 success.
World Cup Winner
Sepp Maier makes vital stops against the Netherlands as West Germany defends a narrow 2-1 advantage in the 1974 final.
World Cup Winner
Helmut Schรถn coaches West Germany to the 1974 championship on home soil, overcoming the Netherlands in the Munich final.
World Cup Winner
Rainer Bonhof helps West Germany shift play forward in the 1974 final against the Netherlands. The midfielderโs purposeful running contributes to a victory secured after an early setback.
World Cup Winner
Uli Hoeneร starts the 1974 final and concedes the early penalty after a challenge on Johan Cruyff. He remains part of the side as West Germany reverses the deficit and claims the championship.
World Cup Winner
Wolfgang Overath brings tactical intelligence and passing control to West Germanyโs 1974 midfield. His work helps the home nation overcome the Dutch approach and capture a second world title.
Opening-Minute Final Penalty Won
Dribbles into the West German penalty area directly from the opening sequence and is fouled, earning the penalty that puts the Netherlands ahead in the World Cup final.
World Cup Final Defeat
Captains the Netherlands in a 2-1 defeat to host nation West Germany, ending a celebrated campaign that nonetheless reshapes international perceptions of Dutch football.
1974 FIFA World Cup Final - Ruud Krol
Ruud Krol supported the Dutch build-up from the defensive line as West Germany adapted to their fluid attacking movement.
World Cup Final
Guides the Netherlands to the World Cup final, where West Germany wins 2-1.
1974 Golden Ball
Is recognized as the tournament's outstanding player after leading the Netherlands to the final.
1974 FIFA World Cup Final - Arie Haan
Arie Haan contributed to the Netherlandsโ possession-based approach but could not prevent the hosts from completing a 2โ1 comeback.
World Cup Final Penalty
Scores a second-minute penalty before West Germany have touched the ball.
1974 FIFA World Cup Final - Wim Jansen
Wim Jansen played in the Dutch midfield after the foul on Johan Cruyff gave his side an immediate lead from the penalty spot.
Seven-Goal Scoring Crown
Scores seven goals as Poland finish third at the 1974 World Cup.
President of Austria
Appointed President of Austria
Nixon Supreme Court Argument
Defends Nixon before the Supreme Court, arguing that presidential confidentiality protects the subpoenaed Watergate recordings from judicial compulsion.
United States v Nixon Argument
Argues before the Supreme Court that the criminal justice process requires access to subpoenaed presidential recordings despite Nixon's executive privilege claim.
Kennedy Secured from Arsenal as Shankly Era Ends
Liverpool signed Ray Kennedy from Arsenal in July 1974, a transfer completed at the end of Shanklyโs managerial tenure before Kennedy developed into an influential midfielder.
Fielding Break-In Conviction
Ehrlichman is convicted in connection with the burglary of Lewis Fielding's office and related false testimony.
Coup
Leads the EOKA terrorist group to power, they are backed by the Greek Junta
Coup
The Greek-Cypriot National Guard overthrow Makarios & seeks a union with Greece
On the Beach
Releases On the Beach, a bleak and influential album from his mid-1970s period.
Nuclear Power
France performs nuclear tests at Muruora Island
Green Card
John Lennon is ordered to leave the US in 60 days
Invasion of Cyprus
Ecevit asks Britain to support the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, no support is given
Political Support
Ecevit asks Britain to support the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, no support is given
Constitution of Great Britain
The Northern Ireland Bill gets Royal assent providing direct rule from Westminster
Legislation
The Northern Ireland Bill gets Royal consent & for direct rule from Westminster
Rule of Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Bill gets Royal consent & for Direct Rule from Westminster
Invasion of Cyprus
Attends talks with Wilson & Callaghan in London. Asks Britain to invade Cyprus & protect the Turkisk population but is refused support
Political Support at London
Asks Britain to invade Cyprus & protect the Turkisk population but is refused support
Invasion of Cyprus
Turkish establish beach-heads along the northern coast & near Nicosia
Economic Situation
Healey announces further economic measures as inflation, borrowing and industrial costs remain under pressure.
Peerage
Created Baroness Falkender
United States v Nixon
Announces the Supreme Court's unanimous decision requiring Nixon to provide subpoenaed recordings, rejecting an absolute presidential privilege against judicial process.
Nixon Impeachment Debate
Delivers a nationally noted Judiciary Committee statement explaining the constitutional responsibility to judge evidence and determine whether Nixon committed impeachable offenses.
First Article of Impeachment
Chairs the Judiciary Committee as it approves an article charging Nixon with obstruction of justice in the Watergate investigation.
Second Article of Impeachment
Chairs the Judiciary Committee as it approves an article accusing Nixon of abuse of presidential power.
Third Article of Impeachment
Chairs the Judiciary Committee as it approves an article charging Nixon with contempt of Congress for defying committee subpoenas.
Collective Bargaining
Re-establishes collective bargaining as the central mechanism for regulating industrial relations.
Dissolution of Parliament
Parliament adjourns for the last time until the election Octoberober 10
Election
Parliament adjourns for the last time until the election Octoberober 10
Employers Associations
Provides rules for employers associations alongside the law governing trade unions.
Finance Act
Finance Act 1974 receives Royal Assent, implementing tax changes from Healey's first Budget.
Industrial Relations Act Repeal
Repeals Edward Heath's Industrial Relations Act and restores Labour's preferred voluntary industrial relations framework.
Industrial Tribunals
Maintains industrial tribunals as the forum for key employment disputes after repeal of the 1971 Act.
National Industrial Relations Court
Abolishes the National Industrial Relations Court created under the Conservative industrial relations system.
Trade Disputes
Restores statutory immunities for trade unions acting in contemplation or furtherance of trade disputes.
Trade Union and Labour Relations Act
Trade Union and Labour Relations Act 1974 receives Royal Assent, repealing the Industrial Relations Act 1971.
Trade Unions
Restores a legal framework recognising trade unions and employers associations outside the 1971 registration system.
Social Contract
Helps deliver the Health and Safety at Work Act during the Social Contract period.
Social Contract
Uses workplace safety reform to show the social side of Labour's union bargain.
Agreement of Alvor
Holden Roberto, Agostinho Neto, and Jonas Savimbi met in Bukavu, Zaire agree to negotiate with the Portuguese as one political entity
Agreement of Alvor
Holden Roberto, Agostinho Neto, and Jonas Savimbi met in Bukavu, Zaire agree to negotiate with the Portuguese as one political entity
Agreement of Alvor
Holden Roberto, Agostinho Neto, and Jonas Savimbi met in Bukavu, Zaire agree to negotiate with the Portuguese as one political entity
Peerage
Created a life peer as Baron Gordon-Walker, of Leyton in Greater London
Monitoring of Buffer-Zone Boundaries
The Israeli government operated under the new separation regime while United Nations observers monitored compliance with the agreement reached with Syria.
Golden Boot FIFA World Cup
Scores 7 goals for Poland to claim the FIFA World Cup scoring honour. The achievement reflects his finishing as Poland achieved third place.
Implementation of Arms Limits
Syrian defense authorities worked within the disengagement arrangements limiting military personnel and weapons in designated zones adjacent to the monitored separation area.
David Live
Records concerts in Philadelphia that are released as David Live, documenting his Diamond Dogs tour.
August 197420 historical events
Walls and Bridges
Lennon releases "Walls and Bridges", a duet with Elton John on the #1 hit "Whatever Gets You Thru the Night", the album is released under the name "the Plastic Ono Band". John Lennon records his Walls and Bridges album, he claims to have written ten of the songs in a single week
Whatever Gets You Thru the Night
Lennon releases "Walls and Bridges", a duet with Elton John on the #1 hit "Whatever Gets You Thru the Night", the album is released under the name "the Plastic Ono Band". John Lennon records his Walls and Bridges album, he claims to have written ten of the songs in a single week
Smoking Gun Tape Released
Releases transcripts of June 23, 1972 conversations showing his early participation in efforts to limit the FBI's Watergate funding investigation.
Nixon Congressional Support
Meets Nixon with Republican congressional leaders and makes clear that the president lacks sufficient support to survive the approaching impeachment process.
Resignation Address
Announces in a televised address that he will resign the presidency at noon the following day as congressional support collapses.
Watergate
Faced with the threat of impeachment
Watergate
Nixon faces an imminent impeachment process as congressional support for his presidency collapses.
Inauguration
Immediately sworn in after Nixons resignation
President of USA
Appointed President of the USA, 38th President
Presidential Succession
Is sworn in as president after Nixon's resignation and declares that the long national nightmare is over.
Presidential Resignation
Formally resigns the presidency in a letter to Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, becoming the first United States president to leave office by resignation.
Withdrawal from NATO Integrated Command
Karamanlis withdraws Greece from NATO's integrated military command after the Cyprus crisis.
MPR Party-State Constitution
Constitutional revisions formally identify the ruling movement with the state.
Death of Clay LaVerne Shaw
Death of Clay Shaw
Truth and Consequences Inc
Shaw was engaged in a $5 million suit against Garrison and members of an organization, Truth and Consequences Inc., that financed Garrisons investigation. With no surviving relatives, the United States Supreme Court dismissed the suit in 1978
President of India
Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed takes office as the fifth President of India.
Geir Hallgrimsson Government
Begins the Geir Hallgrimsson Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Prime Minister of Iceland
Appointed Prime Minister of Iceland
First Olafur Johannesson Government
The First Olafur Johannesson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Election Issues Speech
Addresses Unionists on the EEC, Northern Ireland and inflation as the October general election approaches.
September 197417 historical events
Employee Retirement Income Security Act
ERISA establishes federal standards for private pension and employee-benefit plans.
Death of Creighton Abrams
Death of Creighton Abrams
Second Constitutional Amendment
Parliament adopts the Second Amendment defining the constitutional status of Ahmadis.
Watergate
Nixon receives a "full, complete & absolute pardon" from Gerald Ford.
Pardon
Given a pardon by Gerald ford for involvement in Watergate
Pardon
Nixon receives a full presidential pardon from Gerald Ford for federal offenses he committed or may have committed while president.
Pardon Accepted
Accepts President Ford's pardon and states that he hopes the decision will help lift the burden of Watergate from the country.
Watergate
Nixon receives a "full, complete & absolute pardon" from Gerald Ford.
Pardon
Given a pardon by Gerald ford for involvement in Watergate
Pardon
Receives a "full, complete & absolute pardon" from Gerald Ford.
Nixon Pardon
Grants Richard Nixon a full, free and absolute pardon for federal offenses he committed or may have committed while president.
Roxy & Elsewhere
Releases Roxy & Elsewhere, combining live performances with extensive studio editing and overdubbing.
Clemency Program
Announces conditional clemency for Vietnam-era draft evaders and military deserters
Election
The general election date is announced for October 10
Second Mercury Flyby
Mariner 10 returns to Mercury for a second flyby because its solar orbit is resonant with Mercury's orbital period.
Ulster Public Meeting
Addresses a public meeting in Banbridge on Ulster's constitutional position within the United Kingdom.
Nuclear Safety Standards Programme Launched
The IAEA launches the NUSS programme to develop internationally agreed safety standards for nuclear power plants.
October 197417 historical events
Economy of Great Britain
Healey promises to squeeze property speculators until the pips squeak and attacks profits made from rapidly appreciating agricultural land.
Smiler
Releases Smiler, his final Mercury-era studio album of the early 1970s.
Odds and Sods
Release the outtakes collection Odds and Sods.
Social Contract
Wins the October election while relying on continued union cooperation.
Blaby Re-election October 1974
Wins re-election as Conservative Member of Parliament for Blaby at the second general election held in 1974.
Election
Leads the Conservatives in the October election but Labour gains a small majority.
PLO Invited to United Nations
The United Nations invites the PLO to participate in debate on the Palestine question, giving Arafat an unprecedented international diplomatic platform.
Vorster declares in the Senate South Africa will not interfere in other
Vorster declares in the Senate South Africa will not interfere in other African nations. Declares in the Senate South Africa is prepared to enter into non-aggression pacts
Speaker of House of Commons
Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons
Parliament
Opens Parliament
Rumble in the Jungle Hosted
Uses the Ali-Foreman heavyweight championship in Kinshasa to promote Zaire internationally.
Rumble In The Jungle
Ali regains his title by defeating champion George Foreman in their bizarre bout in Kinshasa, Zaire, hyped as "The Rumble In The Jungle"
Victory-Ali
Ali regains his title by defeating champion George Foreman in their bizarre bout in Kinshasa, Zaire, hyped as "The Rumble In The Jungle"
World Champion
Ali regains his title by defeating champion George Foreman in their bizarre bout in Kinshasa, Zaire, hyped as "The Rumble In The Jungle"
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Healey continues as Chancellor of the Exchequer after Labour wins the October 1974 general election.
Prime Minister of United Kingdom
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 4th term
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for South Down
November 197441 historical events
The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser
Directs The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser.
Autobahn
Shapes Autobahn's electronic textures, vocoder effects and minimalist travel concept.
Autobahn
Releases Autobahn, the album that brings Kraftwerk major international attention.
Autobahn
Contributes electronic percussion to Autobahn during the band's breakthrough period.
Legislative Election
Tunisia held a legislative election under the Socialist Destourian Party government.
Watergate Conviction Appeal Decision
The United States Court of Appeals rejects Liddy's arguments and affirms his convictions arising from the Democratic National Committee burglary and wiretapping.
Political Repression
Banzer bans major party and union activity as his dictatorship hardens
Death of Holger Meins
Death of Holger Meins, dies of self-induced starvation
Red Army Faction
Death of Holger Meins, dies of self-induced starvation
Nuclear Power
A simulated missile attack accidentally fed into the American early warning system fools operators, during the six minutes it takes to discover that the attack is not authentic, fighters from bases in the United States and Canada take off
November Budget
Healey introduces a second Budget to address inflation, taxation and the deteriorating economic position.
Budget
Healey presents a second 1974 Budget after Labour wins a narrow majority in the October election.
Energy Conservation
The Budget package includes energy conservation measures after the oil shock and pressure on imports.
United Nations General Assembly Speech
Arafat addresses the United Nations General Assembly and presents the Palestinian national cause directly to the international community.
Election
New Democracy wins the first parliamentary election after the dictatorship.
Prime Minister of Turkey
Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey
The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway
Plays bass and guitar on The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway during the Gabriel-era peak.
The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway
Leads the concept and story for The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway.
The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway
Adds guitar textures to The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway and its demanding stage presentation.
The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway
Contributes keyboards and composition to the ambitious double album The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway.
Birmingham Pub Bombings
Directs the Home Office response after the Birmingham pub bombings.
Birmingham Pub Bombings
Two bombs explode in Birmingham pubs, killing twenty-one people and injuring many others.
Government Response to Pub Bombings
Wilson condemns the Birmingham attacks and supports urgent counterterrorism legislation.
PLO Observer Status at United Nations
The United Nations grants the PLO observer status, strengthening Arafat's diplomatic standing and institutional access to international forums.
First Summit with Gerald Ford
Meets United States President Gerald Ford for the first time at Vladivostok.
SALT
President Gerald Ford and General Secretary Leonid Brezhnev sign the Vladivostok Accord, which establishes a framework for future Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT II) between the United States and the Soviet Union
Vladivostok Accord
President Gerald Ford and General Secretary Leonid Brezhnev sign the Vladivostok Accord, which establishes a framework for future Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT II) between the United States and the Soviet Union
Nuclear Power
President Gerald Ford and General Secretary Leonid Brezhnev sign the Vladivostok Accord, which establishes a framework for future Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT II) between the United States and the Soviet Union
Strategic Offensive Arms Joint Statement
Issues a joint statement with Gerald Ford setting prospective limits on strategic nuclear delivery systems.
Vladivostok SALT Framework
Agrees with Gerald Ford on a framework for a future SALT II treaty.
IRA - IRA
Government record concerning the IRA: The Irish Republican Army is outlawed in Britain following deaths of 21, IRA bombs in British pubs killed 28 and wounded over 200 in the last 2 months
IRA - IRA
Historical IRA record under Labour Party Government: The Irish Republican Army is outlawed in Britain following deaths of 21, IRA bombs in British pubs killed 28 and wounded over 200 in the last 2 months
IRA - IRA
IRA context for Harold Wilson: The Irish Republican Army is outlawed in Britain following deaths of 21, IRA bombs in British pubs killed 28 and wounded over 200 in the last 2 months
IRA
The Irish Republican Army is outlawed in Britain following deaths of 21, IRA bombs in British pubs killed 28 and wounded over 200 in the last 2 months
Resignation of Kakuei Tanaka
Resigns over the Lockheed scandal. Resigns as Prime Minister & Leader of the LDP but keeps his seat in the Diet
Final Live Performance
John Lennon performs three songs with Elton John at Madison Square Garden, it will turn out to be his last public performance
Relayer
Plays keyboards on Relayer, the only Yes studio album featuring him.
Kissinger Talks during Illness
Meets Henry Kissinger despite serious illness and continues discussions on Sino-American relations.
Concert
John Lennon makes his last ever concert appearance when he appears onstage at Madison Square Garden with Elton John, that night Lennon is reunited with Ono and, in his words, "the separation failed"
Postwar Frontier Stabilization
Regular international monitoring reduced the risk of immediate renewed fighting on the Golan front, although the competing claims to the territory remained unresolved.
J-Psi Discovery
Leads the team that discovers the J/psi particle using high-energy particle interactions.
December 197427 historical events
First Jupiter Polar Images
Pioneer 11 returns the first close spacecraft views of Jupiter's polar regions.
Pioneer 11 Great Red Spot Imaging
Pioneer 11 obtains the most detailed spacecraft images then available of Jupiter's Great Red Spot.
Pioneer 11 Jupiter Flyby
Pioneer 11 passes closer to Jupiter than Pioneer 10 and surveys high latitudes.
Birth of Nicole Marie Appleton-Gallagher
Birth of Nicole Marie Appleton-Gallagher
Monarchy Referendum
Greek voters reject restoration of the monarchy in a referendum held after democracy is restored.
Referendum Campaign Exclusion
Constantine is not permitted to return to Greece to campaign personally before the referendum on the future of the monarchy.
Referendum Vote Share
The option associated with restoration of the monarchy receives slightly more than thirty percent of the vote in the Greek referendum.
European Council Creation
Giscard hosted the Paris summit that created the European Council as a regular forum for national leaders.
Summit
Hosts the EC Paris Summit. Declares Heads of State should meet more frequently
Creation of European Council
Represents Germany at the Paris summit where leaders establish regular meetings under the name European Council.
Dark Horse
Releases album, "Dark Horse" in the US
Conference of EC
Attends EC Summit where "the British problem" & the "European Council" are discussed
Conference of Paris
Attends EC Summit where "the British problem" & the "European Council" are discussed
Paris European Summit
Represents Ireland as leaders agree to establish regular meetings under the title European Council.
Paris European Summit
Represents Italy at the summit that establishes regular meetings under the title European Council.
Prime Minister of Japan
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan
Direct Elections Agreement
Giscard supported the decision to move toward direct elections to the European Parliament.
Regional Development Fund Agreement
At the Paris summit, Giscard supported creation of a Community fund to reduce regional economic disparities.
Direct European Elections Decision
Supports the Paris summit decision to advance direct elections to the European Parliament.
Helios 1 Solar Wind Mission Launch
Begins solar-wind investigations with the Helios programme after Helios 1 launches on a close solar orbit carrying plasma and magnetic-field instruments.
Creation of European Council
Supports the Paris decision creating the European Council and advancing direct European Parliament elections.
Creation of European Council
Supports the agreement creating the European Council and advancing direct European Parliament elections.
Leaves Rolling Stones
Mick Taylor announces his departure from the Rolling Stones.
President of Chile
Assumes the title President of the Republic while retaining command of the army.
Dark Horse
Releases album, "Dark Horse" in the UK
Private Gold Ownership Legalised
Federal restrictions on private ownership of monetary gold end, allowing Americans to hold bullion again without restoring any obligation to redeem dollars in gold.
Rule of Namibia
The United Nations gives South Africa 6 months to transfer authority to South West Africa
PDPA Influence
Daoud begins removing Parcham-linked officers and officials who had supported his republican coup.
Death of Juan Domingo Peron
Death of Juan Domingo Peron, succeeded by his widow Maria
Reform of Government
Abolishes the "white Australia" policy
Foreign Secretary of Austria
Appointed Foreign Secretary
Happel Takes Charge of Club Brugge
Ernst Happel arrives as manager and introduces the tactical discipline that will propel Club Brugge to league titles and European finals.
General Assembly Defines Aggression
The General Assembly adopted a resolution defining aggression in international relations.
Plant Genetic Engineering Foundation
Provides the biological foundation for transferring engineered genes into plants.
Ti Plasmid Research
Helps identify the tumour-inducing plasmid used by Agrobacterium.
Cools Adds Drive to Club Brugge Midfield
Julien Cools becomes a significant part of Club Brugge's midfield, contributing the energy and passing needed for European competition.
President of Brazil
Appointed President of Brazil by the military Junta which had taken power in 1964
First Retirement From Santos
Pelรฉ stepped away from regular competitive football with Santos after nearly two decades as the club's defining player.
New Skin for the Old Ceremony
Releases Album, "New Skin for the Old Ceremony"
President of the Treasury Board
Appointed President of the Treasury Board
Governor
Appointed Governor of the Cayman Islands
Economy of Chad
Oil is discovered in Chad
Acting Prime Minister
Covers for his patron, Zhou Enlai, after the latters heart attack
President of Costa Rica
Appointed President of Costa Rica
Exile of Mikhail Khristodolou Mouskos Makarios
Lifted from the British base at Aktouri & flown via Malta to Britain
Coup
The Greek Junta backs the EOKA to overthrow Makarios. The Greek Junta backs EOKA to overthrow Makarios. Rescued by the British but loses power
Coup
Makarios is forced into exile for 5 months
Exile of Mikhail Khristodolou Mouskos Makarios
The Greek Junta backs EOKA to overthrow Makarios. Rescued by the British & loses power
Partition
Turkey captures 40% of Cyprus, inhabitants vote for a separate state
President of Dominican Republic
Appointed President of the Dominican Republic, 3rd term
DLP
Founds the Dominican Liberation Party
Party Leader
Appointed Party Leader of the Dominican Liberation Party
Open Door Policy
Introduces the economic opening known as infitah to attract private and foreign investment.
Constitution of Ethiopia
Power passes to the "Provisional Military Administrative Council" formed by Benti
Coup
Power passes to the "Provisional Military Administrative Council" formed by Benti. A force of junior army officers depose Haille Selassie & Makonnen
Coup
Ousted by military coup
Going Places
Directs Going Places.
Celine and Julie Go Boating
Directs Celine and Julie Go Boating.
Prime Minister of France
Appointed Prime Minister of France, 1st term
President of France
Appointed President of France, after the death of Pompidou
Resignation of Michel Rocard
Resigns from the PSU to join the more moderate Socialist Party
Integrated-Circuit Payment Card
Establishes technology later used in banking, identity and telecommunications cards.
Smart Card Patent
Patents a portable card containing electronic memory.
First Division Promotion Attack
Franรงois M'Pelรฉ became an important attacking presence as Paris Saint-Germain returned to the French top flight under Just Fontaine.
Promotion Squad Creative Veteran
Jean-Pierre Dogliani contributed experienced midfield play to Paris Saint-Germain during the campaign that secured the club's first-division status.
Die verlorene Ehre der Katharina Blum
Publication of Die verlorene Ehre der Katharina Blum
Kraftwerk
Joins Kraftwerk briefly as guitarist and violinist during the Autobahn period.
Autobahn Single
Helps turn Autobahn into Kraftwerk's first widely recognised international single.
Chancellor
Appointed Chancellor
President of Germany
Appointed President of Germany
Marxist Theory and Feminism Essay
Marcuse argued that feminist struggles had transformative significance for the development of socialist theory.
Manifesto
Mahler penned a manifesto in prison, the rest of the Baader-Meinhof Group, however, resoundingly rejected it - effectively expelling him from the group
Trial
Mahler had been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment and had his license to practice law revoked
Neutron Interferometer Development
Contributes perfect-crystal interferometry expertise to the first successful neutron interferometer experiment.
International Caps
Captains West Germany to victory on home soil in 1974 and directs the side from his sweeping defensive position.
International Caps
Scores West Germany's decisive goal against the Netherlands in the 1974 World Cup final to clinch the championship.
International Caps
Keeps goal for West Germany in the 1974 World Cup final as the hosts recover from an early deficit to win 2-1.
Murder on the Orient Express
Appears in "Murder on the Orient Express"
The Man with the Golden Gun
Plays Scaramanga in the James Bond film The Man with the Golden Gun
Callan
Stars in Callan
Man with the Golden Gun
Directs The Man with the Golden Gun
The Four Musketeers
Stars in The Four Musketeers
Carry On Dick
Last Carry on Film, Carry On Dick
Ghost in the Noonday Sun
Sellers plays pirate Dick Scratcher in Ghost in the Noonday Sun.
The Great McGonagall
Sellers portrays Queen Victoria in the comic biographical film The Great McGonagall.
Academy Award
Winner of the Oscar for best actress, "A Touch of Class"
Sweeney
First stars in The Sweeney
Drama
Stars as Captain Tommy "The Elephant" Devon in the six-part television drama series The Zoo Gang, about a group of former underground freedom fighters from World War II
OBE
Awarded the OBE
The Dogs of War
Publication of "The Dogs of War"
Ending Up
Publication of "Ending Up"
I Can Stand a Little Rain Album
Releases I Can Stand a Little Rain, featuring the ballad You Are So Beautiful.
T.Rex
T.Rex drummer 1974-76
Diamond Dogs
Releases the album Diamond Dogs.
7-Tease
Releases 7-Tease
461 Ocean Boulevard
Releases the album "461 Ocean Boulevard"
101ers
Strummer founds a band called The 101ers, named for the address of their squat (101 Walterton Road, in Maida Vale)
John Lennon - Rock n Roll
Lennon releases " John Lennon - Rock n Roll"
Plastic Ono Band
Lennon releases "Walls and Bridges", a duet with Elton John on the #1 hit "Whatever Gets You Thru the Night", the album is released under the name "the Plastic Ono Band"
Six Wives of Henry VIII
"Six Wives of Henry VIII", marks departure from Yes
Smiler
Releases "Smiler"
T.Rex
Marc Bolans manager 1966-67
Burn
Makes his Deep Purple studio debut on Burn, sharing vocals with Glenn Hughes.
Burn
Shares lead and harmony vocals on Burn while also taking over bass duties from Roger Glover.
Stormbringer
Records Stormbringer as Deep Purple moves toward a blues, soul and funk-influenced hard rock sound.
Burn
Records Burn with the Mark III line-up, combining hard rock guitar with Coverdale and Hughes vocals.
Hawkwind
Simon House is recruited as keyboardist and violinist playing live shows, a North America tour and recording the 1974 album Hall of the Mountain Grill
Slik
Founder Member of Slik
Stranglers
Founder Member of The Stranglers
Stranglers
Plays keyboards and guitar in the early Stranglers line-up before leaving during the band's formative period.
Stranglers
Co-founds The Stranglers and becomes one of the band's principal singers, guitarists and songwriters.
Stranglers
Co-founds The Stranglers as bassist and vocalist, becoming the band's longest-serving original member.
Stranglers
Founder Member of The Stranglers
Stranglers
Co-founds The Stranglers in Guildford, bringing business experience and a powerful drumming style.
Stranglers
Founder Member of The Stranglers
Stranglers
Founder Member of The Stranglers
Stranglers
Founder Member of The Stranglers
Nightlife
Makes his Thin Lizzy studio debut on Nightlife as part of the new dual-guitar line-up.
Thin Lizzy
Joins Thin Lizzy as guitarist, pairing with Scott Gorham in the classic twin-lead line-up.
Departure
Leaves Yes after the Tales from Topographic Oceans tour.
The Gates of Delirium
Contributes guitar to The Gates of Delirium, the extended centrepiece of Relayer.
Diamond Dogs
Works with David Bowie on Diamond Dogs during Bowie's transition beyond glam rock.
Apocalypse
Produces Apocalypse with the Mahavishnu Orchestra, combining jazz-rock and orchestral forces.
Zinc Alloy
Produces Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow during T. Rex's later glam period.
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Edinburgh Central
Constitution of Great Britain
The Assembly & power sharing executive is established
General Strike
Protestants stage a general strike & the Assembly collapses
Strike
Protestants stage a general strike & the Assembly collapses
Secretary of State for Defence
Appointed Minister of Defence
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Parliamentary Labour Party
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Appointed Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Budget Policy
The 1974 Budget under Denis Winston Healey sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Budget
Denis Winston Healey presents the 1974 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Social Contract
Healey works with trade unions under Labour's Social Contract approach to pay and inflation.
Chief Whip
Appointed Chief Whip
Sunningdale Agreement
Sunningdale collapses following the Ulster Workers Council Strike, which cut water and electricity supplies to many homes
Police and Criminal Justice
Resumes Home Office responsibility during a period of terrorism and public order pressure.
Prevention of Terrorism Act
Introduces emergency legislation responding to terrorist violence in Great Britain.
Temporary Anti-Terrorism Powers
Secures temporary powers intended to prevent terrorism and restrict proscribed organisations.
Junior Minister of Energy
Appointed Junior Minister in the Energy Dept
Leader of House of Commons
Appointed Leader of the House of Commons
Lord President
Appointed Lord President of the Council
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Edinburgh Central
Minister of Education
Appointed Secretary of State for Education & Science
Minister of Education
Appointed Minister for Education
Minister of Local Government & Planning
Appointed Minister of Local Government & Planning, 1st term
Minister of State
Appointed Minister of State for Northern Ireland
Political Adviser
Appointed Political Adviser to Harold Wilson
Board of Trade
Appointed President of the Board of Trade
President of Board of Trade
Appointed President of the Board of Trade
Arms export licences & aid to Chile are cancelled
Arms export licences & aid to Chile are cancelled
Concorde
England and France agree to build 16 Concorde airplanes
Consumer Credit Act
Consumer Credit Act 1974 regulates consumer credit, hire agreements, and licensing
Control of Pollution Act
Control of Pollution Act 1974 reforms waste, water pollution, noise, and environmental controls
Economy of Great Britain
The National Economic Board publishes, "The Regeneration of British Industry". Proposes to increase centrally planned investment through the National Enterprise Board
Election
Postpones the election from June to October
Election
Proposes the National Enterprise Board, prior to the Octoberober election
Health and Safety at Work etc Act
Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 creates the modern framework for workplace health and safety
Housing Act
Housing Act 1974 reforms housing action areas, improvement grants, and housing associations
Legislation
The National Economic Board publishes, "The Regeneration of British Industry". Reverses the Industrial Relations Act of the Conservative Government
National Enterprise Board (NEB)
Proposes the National Enterprise Board, prior to the Octoberober election
National Enterprise Board (NEB)
Plans for the NEB are outlined in the 1974 White Paper The Regeneration of British Industry
Pay Policy
Relies on voluntary union cooperation rather than statutory pay controls.
Reform of Industry
The National Economic Board publishes, "The Regeneration of British Industry". Reverses the Industrial Relations Act of the Conservative Government
Social Contract
The government relies on the Social Contract with the TUC to link wage restraint with social reform.
Social Contract
Presents the Social Contract as a partnership between government and organised labour.
Sunningdale Agreement
Sunningdale collapses following the Ulster Workers Council Strike, which cut water and electricity supplies to many homes
Trade Union and Labour Relations Act
Trade Union and Labour Relations Act 1974 repeals much of the Industrial Relations Act and restores union immunities
Secretary of State for Agriculture
Appointed Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries & Food
Legislation
Responsible for the Health and Safety at Work Act
Reform of Trade
Strengthens employment rights for trades unions, particularly the closed shop
Trade Union and Labour Relations Act
Helps repeal key parts of the Conservative Industrial Relations Act.
Secretary of State for Energy
Appointed Secretary of State for Energy
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Social Contract
Works on prices policy as Labour balances pay restraint with consumer protection.
Secretary of State for Scotland
Appointed Secretary of State for Scotland
Secretary of State for Trade
Appointed as Secretary of State for Trade
Secretary of State
Appointed Secretary of State for Wales
Evacuation
Turkey invades Cyprus, the RAF flies 9,000 people to Britain
Invasion of Cyprus
Turkey invades Cyprus, the RAF flies 9,000 people to Britain
Democracy in the NHS Consultation
The government publishes proposals intended to increase democratic participation and public accountability within the newly reorganised National Health Service.
Nurses Pay Settlement
The government accepts substantial pay improvements following the Halsbury review, raising remuneration for nurses and several professions supplementary to medicine.
Private Practice Policy
Castle advances plans to separate private practice from NHS hospitals, making the future of pay beds a central issue in negotiations with consultants.
Secretary of State Appointment
Castle takes responsibility for health and social services as the incoming Labour government inherits the major NHS reorganisation due to begin in April.
Consultant Industrial Action
Senior hospital doctors take industrial action during the dispute over private practice and NHS contracts, intensifying conflict between consultants and the government.
Confirmation-Blair
Confirmed in the Church of England by College Chaplain
Election
Serves as a Member of European Parliament (MEP) and Leader of the Labour Group, when its members are nominated by the national Parliaments
Housing Management Committee
Appointed Vice Chairman of the GLCs Housing Management Committee
Social Contract
Argues that voluntary cooperation is preferable to Conservative legal confrontation.
Social Contract
Murray works with Labour ministers on the Social Contract approach to pay restraint.
UUP
Appointed Member of Ulster Unionist Party
Archbishop of Canterbury
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Big Bang
In collaboration with Jim Hartle, Hawking develops a model in which the Universe has no boundary in space-time
Nobel Prize
Combines radio telescopes & computers to enable mapping
Big Bang
In collaboration with Jim Hartle, Hawking develops a model in which the Universe has no boundary in space-time
Royal Society
Elected as one of the youngest Fellows of the Royal Society
Royal Medal
Receives the Royal Medal of the Royal Society.
Action at a Distance in Physics and Cosmology
Hoyle and Narlikar published a systematic account of action-at-a-distance theories in physics and cosmology.
Hawking Radiation
Shows that quantum effects allow black holes to emit thermal radiation.
Glasgow Coma Scale
Co-develops the Glasgow Coma Scale, which becomes a worldwide standard in brain-injury assessment.
Glasgow Coma Scale
Co-develops the Glasgow Coma Scale for assessing consciousness after brain injury.
Royal Society of Edinburgh
Is elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Captain
Ball is given the captaincy after the dropping of Emlyn Hughes and holds it for six consecutive games, none of which England lost, and included a 5-1 defeat of Scotland in May 1975
Footballer of the Year
FWA Footballer of the Year
Leeds United AFC
Appointed Manager at Leeds United, leading them to the European Cup final in the 1974-1975 season where they lost 2-0 to Bayern Munich
Manager
Appointed Manager at Leeds United, leading them to the European Cup final in the 1974-1975 season where they lost 2-0 to Bayern Munich
World Cup
Part of the undefeated 1974 FIFA World Cup Scotland team.
Player of the Year
Hunter is the very first winner of the PFA Players Player of the Year award, receiving it at the end of the 1973-74 season
Brighton Coaching Partnership Continues
Peter Taylor remains alongside Brian Clough at Brighton during their short South Coast spell. Their partnership faces more difficult circumstances than the championship years at Derby.
1974 FA Cup Winning Captain
Captains Liverpool to a 3-0 final victory over Newcastle United.
Billy Bonds Becomes West Ham Captain
Billy Bonds assumes the West Ham United captaincy, beginning a lengthy period as an influential leader in the clubโs defensive and midfield ranks.
Second Title Winning Defence
Anchors the Leeds United back line during the 1973-74 First Division campaign, which ends with the club's second league championship.
1974 Championship Full Back
Provides dependable defensive coverage from full-back as Leeds United takes the First Division title under Don Revie.
Liverpool Crowned FA Cup Winners Under Shankly
Shankly finishes the cup run with Liverpool defeating Newcastle United 3-0.
Liverpool FC
Succeeds Bill Shankly as Liverpool manager.
Dunstable Town Exhibition Appearance
Best appears for Dunstable Town in a friendly arranged through former Manchester United teammate Barry Fry, attracting unusual attention to the small club.
Jewish Guild South Africa Appearances
Following his departure from Manchester United, Best plays a short spell for Jewish Guild in South Africa, beginning an itinerant later club career.
Championship Season Finishing
Leads the line for Leeds United during the 1973-74 First Division season, supplying finishing ability as the club tops the table.
Major Goalscoring Spell Concludes
Latchford completed his move from Birmingham City to Everton in 1974 after establishing himself as a powerful and prolific centre-forward for the Blues.
Professional Playing Retirement
Law ended his professional playing career after returning to Manchester City, with a reputation built on hundreds of top-flight goals.
Scotland World Cup Group Campaign
Law travelled with Scotland to the World Cup finals in West Germany, where the unbeaten national team exited on goal difference.
League Cup Final Winning Goal
Scores the decisive goal in Wolvesโ 2-1 victory over Manchester City to win the Football League Cup.
Dalglish Scotland World Cup With Law
Dalglish was part of the Scotland squad at the 1974 World Cup alongside veteran striker Denis Law.
Title Team Forward Partnership
Combines with Leeds United's other attackers in Don Revie's last full league season in charge, which finishes with the First Division title.
Mellows Provides Portsmouth Second Division Goals
Mellows scores regularly for Portsmouth during a Second Division campaign, offering pace and intelligent runs around defenders.
Championship Season Shooting Threat
Provides powerful shooting and attacking movement for Leeds United as the side finishes first in the 1973-74 First Division standings.
Lorimer Scotland World Cup Attacking Role
Lorimer supplied powerful shooting for Scotland at the 1974 World Cup as Denis Law approached the end of his international career.
End of Sheffield United Goalkeeping Era
Hodgkinson concluded a long Sheffield United career defined by agility and a remarkable number of appearances for the Blades.
Corrigan Guards City Derby Goal
Corrigan represented the Manchester City team that won at Old Trafford through Denis Law's late back-heel goal.
Manager
Appointed Manager of the England Football Team
Manager
Ferguson is appointed manager of East Stirlingshire, at the comparatively young age of 32
Dismissal
Lasts only 44 days as Manager of Leeds United before he is sacked after upsetting many of Leedss star players, notably Johnny Giles, Norman Hunter and Billy Bremner. Has the unenviable record of being Leeds Uniteds least successful permanent manager winning only 1 match, his pay-off was estimated at ล98,000
Manager
Lasts only 44 days as Manager of Leeds United before he is sacked after ups etting many of Leedss star players, notably Johnny Giles, Norman Hunter and Billy Bremner. Appointed Manager of Leeds United following Don Revies departure to become manager of England, though this time Taylor didnt join him
Manager
Apponted Manager of St Mirren after taking advice from Jock Stein
Resignation of Bill Nicholson
Resigns as Manager of Spurs
League Cup Winning Manager
Manages Wolves to a 2-1 victory over Manchester City in the League Cup final, earning the club another major trophy.
Brighton Challenge in Third Division
Brian Clough attempts to reshape Brighton and Hove Albion in the Third Division during the 1973-74 campaign. Results prove less successful than his earlier work at Derby.
Final Leeds League Title
Leads Leeds United to the 1973-74 First Division championship before leaving the club to become manager of England.
Middlesbrough Second Division Championship
Charlton leads Middlesbrough to the Second Division title by a commanding margin, winning promotion in his first managerial season.
New Norwich City Management Era
John Bond took charge of Norwich City in 1973 and set about rebuilding the team following its first seasons in England's top division.
Bremner Leads Scotland at World Cup
Bremner captained a Scotland side featuring Law at the 1974 World Cup, when the team departed without losing a match.
Unbeaten Opening League Sequence
Captains Leeds United during its celebrated unbeaten start to the 1973-74 First Division season, laying the foundation for another league title.
Bell Plays in Saunders Manchester City Side
Bell remains a creative and energetic midfielder in Manchester City's team during Saunders's short managerial tenure.
Second League Title Midfield Role
Controls possession and passing from midfield during Leeds United's 1973โ74 First Division championship campaign.
Title Campaign Passing Authority
Directs Leeds United's midfield distribution throughout the 1973-74 championship campaign, helping the club regain England's league crown.
Title Season Positional Versatility
Fills different tactical responsibilities for Leeds United in the 1973-74 season, contributing to a championship built on squad flexibility.
Preston Playing Return
Charlton combines managerial duties with appearances for Preston North End after bringing his distinguished Manchester United career to an end.
Title Season Left Wing Creativity
Uses dribbling and distribution on the left wing to create openings during Leeds United's successful 1973-74 league campaign.
Summerbee City Derby With Law
Summerbee played alongside Denis Law in Manchester City's attacking group during the derby in which Law scored an infamous back-heeled winner.
Heighway Supports Keegan in Wembley Attack
Steve Heighway provides width for Liverpool during the 1974 FA Cup final victory over Newcastle United, repeatedly threatening defenders while Kevin Keegan supplies two goals.
New Democracy Founded
Karamanlis founds the New Democracy political party.
Prime Minister of Greece
Karamanlis becomes Prime Minister after the restoration of democracy.
Restoration of Democracy
Karamanlis returns from exile and forms a government of national unity.
IOC Honorary Membership
After ending his active International Olympic Committee membership, Constantine is appointed an honorary IOC member for life.
Residence in London
Constantine II and his family establish their principal residence in London after years of exile following the failed 1967 counter-coup.
Short Residence in Denmark
After years in Rome, Constantine and his family spend a short period in Denmark before establishing their permanent residence in London.
President of Guatemala
Appointed President of Guatemala
Public Health and Social Welfare
Pratibha Patil serves as a Maharashtra cabinet minister responsible for public health and social welfare.
Mini-bangs
Jayant Narlikar develops the idea of localized matter-creation events, later described as mini-bangs within alternative cosmological models.
Massacre
Religious leaders are massacred
Health of Ahmed Hassan al- Bakr
Suffers from a cerebral hemorrhage
Declaration of War
Civil war with the Kurds
Kurds
Civil war with the Kurds
Thin Lizzy
Briefly joins Thin Lizzy as guitarist after Eric Bell leaves, beginning his first association with the band.
Nightlife
Records Nightlife as Thin Lizzy moves toward the line-up that will define its mid-1970s sound.
Recognition of the right of Palestinians to sovereignty and
The United Nations recognizes the right of Palestinians to sovereignty and national independence
Rule of Palestine
The United Nations recognizes the right of Palestinians to sovereignty and national independence
Siege of Maalot
The Palestinian Democratic Front takes over an Israeli school in Maalot and 20 schoolchildren were killed
Prime Minister of Italy
Appointed Prime Minister of Italy, 2nd term
Catanzaro Signs Young Full-Back
Ranieri joins Catanzaro and becomes an enduring presence in the club's defence over several seasons.
Defensive Contribution to First Scudetto
Giancarlo Oddi holds his position at the back as Lazio outlast established rivals to win the league, showing the value of defensive organisation in a close title race.
Captain of Historic Lazio Champions
Giuseppe Wilson captains Maestrelli's Lazio through their first Serie A title season, providing stability in the defence behind a talented attacking group.
Petrelli Contributes to Lazio's First Title
Sergio Petrelli supplies defensive cover in Maestrelli's championship squad as Lazio secure the first Serie A title in their history.
Decisive Foggia Penalty Clinches Title
Giorgio Chinaglia converts the penalty against Foggia that gives Lazio a 1โ0 victory and confirms the first Serie A championship in the club's history.
Garlaschelli Adds Goals to Championship Attack
Renzo Garlaschelli provides pace and support alongside Giorgio Chinaglia during Lazio's 1973โ74 Scudetto campaign.
Maestrelli Delivers First Scudetto
Tommaso Maestrelli guides Lazio to their inaugural Italian league title, combining a combative defensive unit with the goals of Giorgio Chinaglia.
First Championship Midfield Engine
Luciano Re Cecconi supplies tenacity and forward runs in the Lazio side that wins the 1973โ74 Scudetto, a landmark achievement for the capital club.
Experienced Creator in Title Side
Mario Frustalupi brings distribution and composure to Lazio's championship-winning midfield, helping control matches during the 1973โ74 Italian season.
Young Lazio Attacker Wins Italian Title
Vincenzo D'Amico adds youthful creativity to Lazio's breakthrough championship side, gaining a league medal while still in the early stages of his senior career.
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Peace Prize for efforts toward reconciliation in the Pacific region and for Japan's non-nuclear policy.
Deputy Chief Secretary
Appointed Deputy Chief Secretary
Crisis
Resigns over the Lockheed scandal
Secretary General of Liberal-Democratic Party
Appointed Secretary General of the Liberal-Democratic Party
Election
Re-elected in elections that are neither free nor fair, in which he runs alone
Arrest of Ibrahim Anwar
Arrested for leading a demonstration in support of rice farmers in Kedah
State President
Appointed State President of Burma
World Cup Captaincy
Captains the Netherlands during their 1974 World Cup campaign, directing the movement and ball circulation at the heart of the team's Total Football system.
Ajax Defender Captains Dutch World Cup Team
Ruud Krol represents Ajax's defensive school at the 1974 World Cup, advancing to the final with the Netherlands while supplying calm passing from the back.
International Caps
Features prominently in the Netherlands' 1974 World Cup campaign as a versatile defender in the team's fluid system.
Rijsbergen Feyenoord European Defence
Wim Rijsbergen provides defensive solidity for Feyenoord during its 1974 UEFA Cup-winning campaign, operating behind an experienced midfield in demanding European matches.
International Caps
Operates as the Netherlands' attacking right-back at the 1974 World Cup, frequently moving forward from defence.
Barcelona Spanish League Championship
Inspires Barcelona to the 1973-74 La Liga title, ending the club's fourteen-year wait for the Spanish league championship.
International Caps
Captains the Netherlands in the 1974 World Cup final and wins an early penalty after a solo run against West Germany.
Third Ballon d'Or Award
Receives his third Ballon d'Or after combining Barcelona's domestic revival with an outstanding World Cup campaign for the Netherlands.
Third Ballon dโOr Caps Cruyffโs World Cup Year
Johan Cruyff earns his third Ballon dโOr after captaining the Netherlands to the World Cup final and inspiring Barcelona to the Spanish league championship.
International Caps
Supplies width and close control for the Netherlands during the 1974 World Cup on the road to the Munich final.
Barcelona Transfer
Joins Barcelona from Ajax and reunites with Johan Cruyff in the club's midfield.
International Caps
Converts a first-minute penalty against West Germany in the 1974 World Cup final to put the Netherlands ahead.
De Jong Scores in UEFA Cup Final
Theo de Jong scores for Feyenoord in the UEFA Cup final against Tottenham Hotspur, helping the home side establish the lead it needs to clinch the trophy.
Feyenoord UEFA Cup Final Success
Wim Jansen is part of Feyenoord's UEFA Cup-winning side, whose second-leg victory over Tottenham Hotspur secures another important European trophy for Rotterdam.
International Caps
Controls possession and distribution for the Netherlands during the 1974 World Cup as the side advances to the final.
Prime Minister of New Zealand
Appointed Prime Minister of New Zealand, 1st term
Succession Designation
Is designated successor within the ruling party.
First League Cup Medal
Helps Wolves defeat Manchester City at Wembley and wins a major domestic trophy with the club.
Secretary of State for the Environment
Appointed Minister of the Environment
Uranium Enrichment
Abdul Qadeer Khan begins work that contributes to Pakistan's uranium-enrichment capability.
Nuclear Expertise
A. Q. Khan contacts Pakistani authorities and offers expertise related to gas-centrifuge uranium enrichment.
PLO Negotiations Department Leadership
Abbas assumed responsibility for the PLO's negotiations portfolio and began a long period directing diplomatic and negotiating work. The position made him an important organiser of the PLO's contacts with regional and international interlocutors.
Israeli Dialogue Initiative
With approval from the Palestinian National Council, Abbas promoted opening political contacts with Israeli individuals and groups. The initiative formed part of his longer-term emphasis on negotiation and political engagement.
Ten Point Program
Abbas supports the PLO leadership as it begins exploring phased political strategy
Independence of Palestine
An Arab League summit call the PLO as "sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people"
Summit
An Arab League summit call the PLO as "sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people"
Chinatown
Completion of the film, "Chinatown"
Third Place Defensive Campaign
Musiaล contributed tenacious defending to Poland's outstanding World Cup campaign, which ended with a bronze-medal victory over Brazil.
World Cup Goal Against Haiti
Gorgoล scored twice from defence in Poland's emphatic 7-0 win over Haiti, demonstrating a threat from advanced positions and set pieces.
International Caps
Scores the winner against Brazil in the 1974 World Cup third-place match, completing Poland's most successful tournament run to that point.
World Cup Creative Service
Gadocha supplied pace and inventive crossing from the left as Poland's attacking team progressed to third place at the World Cup.
Brazil Bronze Match Midfield
Kasperczak played in the Polish midfield as the side beat Brazil 1-0 to take third place at the World Cup in West Germany.
Bronze Medal Squad Midfield
ฤmikiewicz was part of Poland's influential midfield group as the national team finished ahead of Brazil in the World Cup standings.
Nationalization
After the Carnation Revolution, the government moves toward nationalization of banks and strategic firms
SDP
Appointed Member of Social Democratic Party
Coup
Overthrows the Caetano regime after a bloodless coup
Constitution of Romania
Merges to offices of Head of State & Party Leader
President of Romania
Appointed President of Romania
Exile of Alexander Solzhenitsyn
Expelled from Russia & deprived of his citizenship
Exile of Andrei Sakharov
Sentenced to internal exile
Element 106 Synthesis
Participates in experiments reporting production of element 106, further extending the periodic table into the heavy transactinide elements.
Death of Georgi Konstantinovich Zhukov
Death of Georgi Konstantinovich Zhukov
Brink
The Government bans Andre Brinkss Afrikaans novel, "Kennis van die Aand"
Brink
The Government bans Andre Brinkss Afrikaans novel, "Kennis van die Aand"
CI
The student organisation CI is banned from receiving foreign funds
NUSAS
The student organisation NUSAS is banned from receiving foreign funds
Atletico Madrid World Club Trophy
Wins the Intercontinental Cup during his first major managerial period.
Intercontinental Cup Victory
Guides Atletico Madrid to victory over Independiente across two legs.
Real Madrid Youth Midfield
Benรญtez enters Real Madrid's youth structure and develops as a midfield player before injuries redirect his ambitions toward coaching.
Academy Award
Bergman became one of the elite actresses to receive three Oscars when she won her third (and first for Best Supporting Actress) for her performance in Murder on the Orient Express
Murder on the Orient Express
Stars in Murder on the Orient Express
Nobel Prize
Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature
Three Tournament World Cup Career
Larsson provided attacking experience for Sweden during its 1974 World Cup campaign, one of three finals tournaments in his international career.
Goal Against Yugoslavia
Torstensson contributed to Swedenโs attack during its 1974 World Cup campaign, when the national team advanced into the second group stage.
Two Goals Against Uruguay
Edstrรถm scored twice in Sweden's 3-0 victory over Uruguay during the second group phase of the 1974 World Cup.
Swedish Goalkeeper at German Finals
Hellstrรถm produced experienced goalkeeping displays as Sweden progressed to the second group stage of the 1974 World Cup.
Penalty Miss Against Poland
Tapper had a penalty saved in Sweden's narrow defeat against Poland during the second group stage of the 1974 World Cup.
French Open
Winner of the French Menss Singles Tennis Championship, 1st time
Safeguards Analytical Laboratory Opened
The IAEA opens a dedicated safeguards analytical laboratory at Seibersdorf for nuclear material measurements.
Yes
Joins Yes as keyboard player after Rick Wakeman leaves.
Conference of Geneva
Differences with Greece will be discussed between Britain, Turkey & Greece
Peace
Greece will be discussed at a conference with Britain, Turkey & Greece
Peace
A month after the Turkish invasion of Cyprus a cease-fire is agreed
BAFTA
Wins the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
The Godfather Part II
Plays Michael Corleone in the sequel The Godfather Part II, acclaimed as being comparable to the original, the film became the first sequel to win the Best Picture Oscar, and Pacino was nominated for his third Oscar
Blazing Saddles
Stars in Blazing Saddles
Earthquake
Stars in Earthquake
Mr. Majestyk
Stars in the film adaptation of the Elmore Leonard hard-boiled gangster-meets-his-match in a farmer saga, "Mr. Majestyk". Stars in, "Death Wish"
Earthquake
Stars in, "Earthquake"
Young Frankenstein
Stars in "Young Frankenstein"
F for Fake
Directs, "F for Fake"
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
Clint Eastwood teams up with Jeff Bridges and George Kennedy in the buddy action caper Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, a road movie about a veteran bank robber Thunderbolt (Eastwood) and a young con man drifter, Lightfoot (Bridges)
The Castaway Cowboy
Stars in The Castaway Cowboy
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
Clint Eastwood teams up with Jeff Bridges and George Kennedy in the buddy action caper Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, a road movie about a veteran bank robber Thunderbolt (Eastwood) and a young con man drifter, Lightfoot (Bridges)
The Front Page
Stars in, "The Front Page"
Alice Doesnt Live Here Anymore
Directs, Alice Doesnt Live Here Anymore
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
Directs Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
The Towering Inferno
Stars in "The Towering Inferno"
Murder on the Orient Express
Directs "Murder on the Orient Express"
The Conversation
Directs The Conversation, a surveillance thriller centred on an increasingly troubled sound expert.
The Godfather Part II
Directs The Godfather Part II, continuing the Corleone saga across two generations.
California Split Film
Robert Altman directed California Split in 1974, a comedy-drama following gamblers and friendship around poker tables.
Thieves Like Us Film
Robert Altman directed Thieves Like Us in 1974, a Depression-era crime drama about young fugitives.
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
Stars with Jeff Bridges and George Kennedy in the action caper Thunderbolt and Lightfoot.
Tales of the Black Widowers
Asimov published Tales of the Black Widowers, a collection of mystery stories featuring a dining club.
Something Happened
Publication of " Something Happened"
Van Halen
Founder Member of Van Halen
Diamond Dogs
Produces the album Diamond Dogs
Van Halen
Founder Member of Van Halen
Rock n Roll Animal
Releases Rock n Roll Animal, a live album that reshapes Velvet Underground songs for arena rock audiences.
Sally Canโt Dance
Releases Sally Canโt Dance, one of his most commercially successful solo albums.
Van Halen
Founder Member of Van Halen
So Far
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young release "So Far", USA no 1 Album
Blood on the Tracks
Releases Album, "Blood on the Tracks"
Living For the City
Stevie Wonder hits no 1 with "You Havent Done Nothin" and no 8 with "Living For the City" in the USA
You Havent Done Nothin
Stevie Wonder hits no 1 with "You Havent Done Nothin" and no 8 with "Living For the City" in the USA
On the Border
Joins Eagles during the On the Border period, strengthening the band's electric guitar sound.
Best of My Love
Sings Best of My Love, giving Eagles their first number one single in the United States.
Nightlife
Makes his Thin Lizzy studio debut on Nightlife after joining the band as guitarist.
Thin Lizzy
Joins Thin Lizzy as guitarist and becomes central to the band's twin-guitar sound.
Apostrophe Reaches Billboard Top Ten
Reaches the Billboard album Top Ten with Apostrophe ('), his highest-charting album in the United States.
On the Border
Begins producing Eagles during On the Border, helping push the band toward a harder rock sound.
President of USA
Announces himself as a candidate for the Presidency
ABM Treaty
The 1974 Protocol reduces the number of sites to one per party, largely because neither country had developed a second site, the sites are Moscow for the USSR and Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota
Diplomatic Negotiations at Panama Canal
Negotiations about the new settlement over Panama Canal starts, they eventually lead to Torrijos-Carter treaties and handing the Canal over to Panamanian control
Rule of Panama Canal
Negotiations about the new settlement over Panama Canal starts, they eventually lead to Torrijos-Carter treaties and handing the Canal over to Panamanian control
Chief of Staff
Appointed White House Chief of Staff
Diplomatic Mission to Beijing
Heads a diplomatic mission to Beijing
Freshman Senator
Begins building a Senate profile on foreign and judiciary issues.
Weberman and Canfield Photo Claim
Researchers Alan Weberman and Michael Canfield argued that photographs of Dealey Plaza detainees resembled E. Howard Hunt and Frank Sturgis; this remained an allegation rather than an official finding.
Election
In his first year as a University of Arkansas law professor, Clinton runs for the House of Representatives, the incumbent, John Paul Hammerschmidt, defeats Clinton with 52% of the vote
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
In a Time article, Sturgis claims that the Watergate burglars had been instructed to find a particular document in the Democratic Party offices.
Undercover Memoir Published
Hunt published Undercover, a memoir describing his intelligence career, Bay of Pigs work, White House assignments, and account of the Watergate scandal.
All the President's Men Publication
Bernstein and Bob Woodward publish All the President's Men, their account of reporting the Watergate investigation and the development of the scandal.
Coup
It is charged that the CIA has spent $8 million to overthrow President Allende
Revolution of USA
It is charged that the CIA has spent $8 million to overthrow President Allende
Mariner 10 Imaging
Mariner 10 returns more than two thousand photographs during its first Mercury encounter, providing the first close views of the planet.
Mercury South Polar Imaging
The second Mariner 10 flyby adds images of Mercury's southern polar region and expands the mapped surface.
Caloris Basin
Mariner 10 imagery reveals the immense Caloris impact basin and surrounding tectonic terrain on Mercury.
Mercury Surface
Mariner 10 images reveal a heavily cratered Mercury surface with ridges, scarps and extensive impact terrain.
Sagittarius A Star Radio Source
With Robert Brown, discovers the compact radio source Sagittarius A* at the centre of the Milky Way.
Discovery of Leda
Discovers Leda, a small irregular moon of Jupiter.
Binary Pulsar
Taylor studies the binary pulsar whose orbital decay later confirms energy loss by gravitational waves
Sagittarius A Star Radio Source
With Bruce Balick, discovers the compact Galactic Centre radio source Sagittarius A*, later associated with the Milky Way's central supermassive black hole.
Binary Pulsar
Hulse discovers a binary pulsar that provides an indirect test of gravitational wave emission
Binary Pulsar Radar Analogy
Arecibo observations extend precision timing methods beyond radar astronomy.
Cosmic Microwave Background
Smoot begins observational work on microwave background anisotropy with airborne and balloon instruments
Binary Pulsar
Discovers the Hulse-Taylor binary pulsar, a strong-field test of relativistic gravity.
Binary Pulsar
Analyzes the binary pulsar whose orbital decay later confirms gravitational wave emission.
Electron-Positron J-Psi Discovery
Leads the SPEAR electron-positron collider team that discovers the J-psi particle, demonstrating the power of lepton colliders for particle physics.
World Champion
Defeated by Ali in the "Rumble in the Jungle"
Victory-Ali
Frazier is defeated by Ali in their 2nd fight & Ali earns a title fight with George Foreman
Adoption
His father leaves his mother when Lance is two years old, his mother marries Terry Keith Armstrong, who adopts Lance in 1974
US Open
Winner of the mens US tennis open
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief of the US forces in Europe
Budget
The House of Representatives rejects Nixon's $474M increase in military aid to Saigon
President of Venezuela
Appointed President of Venezuela, 1st term
Iron Industry Nationalization
The government approved nationalization of the iron industry and transferred major operations to state control.
Commander in Chief
Replaces General Giap after North Vietnams failure to capture South Vietnam
Commander in Chief
Replaces General Giap after North Vietnams failure to capture South Vietnam
Declaration of War
Declares that the war has begun again
Dame Commander Recognition
West was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to literature.
Letter to Soviet Leaders
Solzhenitsyn's Letter to the Soviet Leaders articulated his political and moral views.
Coal Pay Negotiations
Joe Gormley represented the miners in a dispute over pay that helped precipitate the February 1974 general election.
NCB Wage Settlement
Following the February 1974 election miners secured a new pay agreement bringing the industrial action to an end.
Second Coal Strike
Under Joe Gormley the NUM organised a national stoppage that intensified the political crisis facing the Heath government.
Opposition Energy Debates
In opposition Nicholas Ridley participated in Conservative arguments about state owned industry and economic reform.