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1974 in Sweden

Explore 11 historical events and records for Sweden in 1974.

Historical records for Sweden in 1974

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September

Nuclear Safety Standards Programme Launched

Eklund, Sigvard · Vienna · Director General IAEA · Warfare / Nuclear

The IAEA launches the NUSS programme to develop internationally agreed safety standards for nuclear power plants.

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Academy Award

Bergman, Ingrid · Arts / Cinema

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

French Open

Borg, Bjorn · Paris · Sport / Tennis

Winner of the French Menss Singles Tennis Championship, 1st time

Goal Against Yugoslavia

Torstensson, Conny · Düsseldorf · Forward · Sport / Football

Torstensson contributed to Sweden’s attack during its 1974 World Cup campaign, when the national team advanced into the second group stage.

Murder on the Orient Express

Bergman, Ingrid · Arts / Cinema

Stars in Murder on the Orient Express

Nobel Prize

Martinson, Harry Edmund · Arts / Literature

Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature

Penalty Miss Against Poland

Tapper, Staffan · Stuttgart · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Tapper had a penalty saved in Sweden's narrow defeat against Poland during the second group stage of the 1974 World Cup.

Safeguards Analytical Laboratory Opened

Eklund, Sigvard · Seibersdorf · Director General IAEA · Warfare / Nuclear

The IAEA opens a dedicated safeguards analytical laboratory at Seibersdorf for nuclear material measurements.

Swedish Goalkeeper at German Finals

Hellström, Ronnie · Düsseldorf · Goalkeeper · Sport / Football

Hellström produced experienced goalkeeping displays as Sweden progressed to the second group stage of the 1974 World Cup.

Three Tournament World Cup Career

Larsson, Bo · Düsseldorf · Forward · Sport / Football

Larsson provided attacking experience for Sweden during its 1974 World Cup campaign, one of three finals tournaments in his international career.

Two Goals Against Uruguay

Edström, Ralf · Düsseldorf · Forward · Sport / Football

Edström scored twice in Sweden's 3-0 victory over Uruguay during the second group phase of the 1974 World Cup.

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