Historical events from year 1974.
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In 1974, richard nixon (republican) was president of the united states until august 09, 1974;
On august 09, 1974, gerald ford (republican) was appointed as the new president of the united.
What happened in the year 1974 in history?
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Major events in 1974 include the aftermath of the 1973 oil crisis and the resignation of united states president richard nixon following the watergate scandal.
On august 8, richard nixon became the first u. s.
President to resign due to his involvement in the watergate scandal.
The inauguration of gerald ford as the 38th president of the united.