Timeline October 1974

Events in October 1974 6

• 1908 – 1974 Oskar Schindler (1908-1974) Died 9 October 1974, aged 66 Oskar Schindler was a German industrialist credited with saving over a thousand Jewish workers from the Holocaust by employing them in his factories. He was later recognized by Israel as Righteous Among the Nations.
• 1974 Al Green turns towards the church After a tragedy at home A violent incident at his home leads him to faith.
• 1974 UK holds second general election of the year October 1974 vote gives Labour a slim majority Harold Wilson called a second general election within the year, securing Labour a narrow three-seat majority. It was the last UK general election held twice in one calendar year.
• 1974 It's Only Rock 'n Roll Twelfth album — October 18, 1974 It's Only Rock 'n Roll was released on October 18, 1974. Mick Taylor's final album with the band before his departure in December 1974. Ron Wood of the Faces contributed to the title track, presaging his eventual permanent role.
• 1974 Bob Marley releases Natty Dread No Woman, No Cry First album after Tosh and Bunny Wailer leave.
• 1974 The Rumble in the Jungle Muhammad Ali knocks out George Foreman Muhammad Ali regained the world heavyweight title by knocking out the previously unbeaten George Foreman in Kinshasa, Zaire. Promoted by Don King, the fight became one of the most famous sporting events of the century.