1974

What Was Happening in 1974

Nixon resigns, Britain votes twice, and ABBA conquer Eurovision.

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Number 1 Songs in 1974 — UK and US Charts

UK #1

"Tiger Feet"

Mud

This glam rock anthem spent four weeks at UK number one in early 1974 and became the best-selling single of the year, with its stomping beat making it a perennial party favourite.

US #1

"The Way We Were"

Barbra Streisand

The nostalgic ballad from the film of the same name topped the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks and became one of Streisand's signature songs.

Biggest Films of 1974 — Box Office Hits

Blazing Saddles

Box Office: $119 million

Mel Brooks' riotously funny Western parody pushed boundaries of taste and political correctness while becoming the year's highest-grossing film alongside The Sting's continued run.

Fashion and Style of 1974

Fashion, clothing and visual culture from the era

Architecture and Buildings of 1974

Buildings completed and structures opened in 1974

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