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1974 Historical Events
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Gas Price:
$0.53/gallon U.S. Energy Information Administration |
37th President:
Richard Nixon Served from January 20, 1969 to August 9, 1974 (6 years) |
World Series Winner:
Oakland Athletics (AL) Defeated the New York Mets (NL) with a record of 4-3 |
Super Bowl VIII Winner:
Miami Dolphins Defeated the Minnesota Vikings with a score of 24-7 |
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Time Magazine's
Person of the Year: King Faisal From Saudi Arabia |
Apollo and Soyuz spacecraft take off for US-Soviet link-up in space
(July 15, 1975)Entertainment
For 1974 movies, Blazing Saddles came out on top. It grossed over $119,500,000 to make it the most popular movie of 1974. Among 1974 TV shows, All in the Family was the most popular for the year.
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Top Movies from 1974
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Top Songs from 1974
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Billboard Top Songs from 1974
All of the 1974 hits below topped the 1974 Billboard Top 100 charts. Can you remember the lyrics of any of these 1974 top songs?
| Rank | Artist | Song |
| 1. | Barbra Streisand | The Way We Were |
| 2. | Terry Jacks | Seasons In The Sun |
| 3. | Love Unlimited Orchestra | Love's Theme |
| 4. | Redbone | Come And Get Your Love |
| 5. | Jackson 5 | Dancing Machine |
| 6. | Grand Funk Railroad | The Loco-Motion |
| 7. | MFSB | TSOP |
| 8. | Ray Stevens | The Streak |
| 9. | Elton John | Bennie And The Jets |
| 10. | Mac Davis | One Hell Of A Woman |
| 11. | Aretha Franklin | Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do) |
| 12. | Kool and The Gang | Jungle Boogie |
| 13. | Maria Muldaur | Midnight At The Oasis |
| 14. | Stylistics | You Make Me Feel Brand New |
| 15. | Al Wilson | Show And Tell |
| 16. | Jim Stafford | Spiders And Snakes |
| 17. | David Essex | Rock On |
| 18. | John Denver | Sunshine On My Shoulders |
| 19. | Blue Magic | Sideshow |
| 20. | Blue Swede | Hooked On A Feeling |
| 21. | Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods | Billy Don't Be A Hero |
| 22. | Paul McCartney and Wings | Band On The Run |
| 23. | Charlie Rich | The Most Beautiful Girl |
| 24. | Jim Croce | Time In A Bottle |
| 25. | John Denver | Annie's Song |
| 26. | Paul Anka | (You're) Having My Baby |
| 27. | Olivia Newton-John | Let Me Be There |
| 28. | Gordon Lightfoot | Sundown |
| 29. | Andy Kim | Rock Me Gently |
| 30. | Eddie Kendricks | Boogie Down |
| 31. | Ringo Starr | You're Sixteen |
| 32. | Olivia Newton-John | If You Love Me (Let Me Know) |
| 33. | Cher | Dark Lady |
| 34. | Gladys Knight and The Pips | Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me |
| 35. | Roberta Flack | Feel Like Makin' Love |
| 36. | Main Ingredient | Just Don't Want To Be Lonely |
| 37. | Billy Preston | Nothing From Nothing |
| 38. | George McCrae | Rock Your Baby |
| 39. | Carpenters | Top Of The World |
| 40. | Steve Miller Band | The Joker |
| 41. | Gladys Knight and The Pips | I've Got To Use My Imagination |
| 42. | Three Dog Night | The Show Must Go On |
| 43. | Hues Corporation | Rock The Boat |
| 44. | Brownsville Station | Smokin' In The Boy's Room |
| 45. | Stevie Wonder | Living For The City |
| 46. | Dionne Warwick and The Spinners | Then Came You |
| 47. | Paper Lace | The Night Chicago Died |
| 48. | Marvin Hamlisch | The Entertainer |
| 49. | ABBA | Waterloo |
| 50. | Hollies | The Air That I Breathe |
| 51. | Steely Dan | Rikki Don't Lose That Number |
| 52. | Carly Simon | Mockingbird |
| 53. | Joni Mitchell | Help Me |
| 54. | Anne Murray | You Won't See Me |
| 55. | Barry White | Never, Never Gonna Give You Up |
| 56. | Rufus | Tell Me Something Good |
| 57. | Helen Reddy | You And Me Against The World |
| 58. | Righteous Brothers | Rock And Roll Heaven |
| 59. | Kool and The Gang | Hollywood Swinging |
| 60. | William Devaughn | Be Thankful For What You Got |
| 61. | Johnny Bristol | Hang On In There Baby |
| 62. | Mocedades | Eres Tu (Touch The Wind) |
| 63. | Bachman-Turner Overdrive | Takin' Care Of Business |
| 64. | Golden Earring | Radar Love |
| 65. | Dave Loggins | Please Come To Boston |
| 66. | Wet Willie | Keep On Smilin' |
| 67. | Bobby Womack | Lookin' For A Love |
| 68. | O'Jays | Put Your Hands Together |
| 69. | Gladys Knight and The Pips | On And On |
| 70. | Cat Stevens | Oh Very Young |
| 71. | Helen Reddy | Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress) |
| 72. | Chicago | (I've Been) Searchin' So Long |
| 73. | Elton John | Goodbye Yellow Brick Road |
| 74. | Ringo Starr | Oh My My |
| 75. | O'Jays | For The Love Of Money |
| 76. | Eric Clapton | I Shot The Sheriff |
| 77. | Paul McCartney and Wings | Jet |
| 78. | Elton John | Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me |
| 79. | Mike Oldfield | Tubular Bells |
| 80. | Anne Murray | A Love Song |
| 81. | Donny and Marie Osmond | I'm Leaving It All Up To You |
| 82. | Todd Rundgren | Hello, It's Me |
| 83. | Tom T. Hall | I Love |
| 84. | Guess Who | Clap For The Wolfman |
| 85. | Jim Croce | I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song |
| 86. | Sister Janet Mead | The Lord's Prayer |
| 87. | Lamont Dozier | Trying To Hold On To My Woman |
| 88. | Stevie Wonder | Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing |
| 89. | Charlie Rich | A Very Special Love Song |
| 90. | Jim Stafford | My Girl Bill |
| 91. | Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye | My Mistake Was To Love You |
| 92. | Paul McCartney and Wings | Helen Wheels |
| 93. | Jim Stafford | Wildwood Weed |
| 94. | First Class | Beach Baby |
| 95. | War | Me And Baby Brother |
| 96. | Stylistics | Rockin' Roll Baby |
| 97. | Olivia Newton-John | I Honestly Love You |
| 98. | Chicago | Call On Me |
| 99. | Fancy | Wild Thing |
| 100. | Spinners | Mighty Love, Pt. 1 |
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Class of 1974 Reunion
Don't miss your 40 year reunion! It's time now!Class of 1974: If are part of the 1974 graduating class, we hope you enjoy thinking about the historical events, remembering the lyrics to the best songs, and thinking back to some of your best high school friends. Be sure to visit Classmates.com® to find old friends from the class of 1974 and reconnect with fellow class of '74 graduates. They have tools to help you plan a class of 1974 reunion, see yearbook photos from 1974, and use the graduates list to get in touch with old friends.
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