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Born in 1974: United States

This was United States in 1974. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was United States like in 1974?

Here is what United States was like in 1974. The biggest song was “The Way We Were”. In cinemas, people watched “The Towering Inferno”. In the news: Daylight Saving Time starts early. 1974 was also the Year of the Wood Tiger, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1974.

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Songs

  • The Way We Were · Barbra Streisand
  • Seasons in the Sun · Terry Jacks
  • Love's Theme · Love Unlimited Orchestra
  • Come and Get Your Love · Redbone
  • Dancing Machine · The Jackson 5

Films

  • The Towering Inferno · 20th Century Fox / Warner Bros.
  • Blazing Saddles · Warner Bros.
  • Young Frankenstein · 20th Century Fox

On TV

  • All in the Family · CBS
  • All in the Family · CBS
  • The Waltons · CBS
  • Sanford and Son · NBC

Cartoons

  • The Bugs Bunny Show · ABC / CBS · Warner Bros.
  • Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids · CBS / Filmation
  • Super Friends · ABC / Hanna-Barbera
  • Schoolhouse Rock! · ABC

Cars

  • Honda Civic · Honda

Phones and gadgets

  • Design Line telephones · Western Electric (Bell System)

Fashion

  • The leisure suit
  • Platform shoes
  • Bell-bottoms

Sports

  • Miami Dolphins win Super Bowl VIII · Super Bowl VIII (1974-01-13)
  • Boston Celtics win the NBA championship · 1974 NBA Finals (1974-05-12)
  • Oakland Athletics win the World Series · 1974 World Series (1974-10-17)

Popular baby names

  • Michael · Boys
  • Jennifer · Girls
  • Jason · Boys
  • Amy · Girls
  • Christopher · Boys
  • Michelle · Girls

In the news

  • Daylight Saving Time starts early (1974-01-06)
  • 'Happy Days' debuts (1974-01-15)
  • Notre Dame ends UCLA's 88-game streak (1974-01-19)
  • Patty Hearst kidnapped (1974-02-04)
  • First issue of People magazine (1974-03-04)
  • Oil embargo ends (1974-03-18)
  • The 1974 Super Outbreak (1974-04-03)
  • Hank Aaron hits No. 715 (1974-04-08)

1974: the Year of the Wood Tiger

People born from about 4 February 1974 to 3 February 1975 share the Tiger as their year animal, with the Wood element: courage and big energy with growth and kindness. Those born earlier in January belong to the Water Ox year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was United States like in 1974?

Here is what United States was like in 1974. The biggest song was “The Way We Were”. In cinemas, people watched “The Towering Inferno”. In the news: Daylight Saving Time starts early. 1974 was also the Year of the Wood Tiger, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1974.

What was the No. 1 song in United States in 1974?

“The Way We Were” was the biggest song of 1974 in United States.

What animal year was 1974?

1974 was the Year of the Wood Tiger, from about 4 February 1974 to 3 February 1975. People born in January 1974 belong to the Water Ox year.

What were popular baby names in United States in 1974?

Popular names included Michael, Jennifer, Jason, and Amy.

How old is someone born in 1974?

Someone born in 1974 turns 52 in 2026.

How can I see the exact day I was born?

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Last updated October 27, 2026