1973 1975

What Happened This Year 1974

All Events 100 Births 617 Deaths 227

People Who Died in 1974

Fritz Zwicky

Physicist and astronomer, dark matter theory

Born

February 14th, 1898 128 years ago

Died

1974 52 years ago — 76 years old

Born in Switzerland, Zwicky made significant contributions to astrophysics and cosmology. He developed the concept of dark matter and introduced the term 'supernova' to describe stellar explosions. His work on galaxy clusters led to the discovery of gravitational lensing, a phenomenon where light from distant objects is bent by massive foreground galaxies. Zwicky's research provided crucial insights into the mass distribution of galaxies and the structure of the universe. He also contributed to the development of the TFO method for tracing cosmic rays, which helped further the understanding of particle physics.

Frank McGee

American journalist and news anchor

Born

September 12th, 1921 104 years ago

Died

1974 52 years ago — 53 years old

A journalist and television news anchor, significant contributions were made to broadcast journalism during the 1960s and 1970s. Worked as the news anchor for NBC News and reported on major events such as the Vietnam War and civil rights movements. Played a crucial role in the coverage of the Watergate scandal. Developed a reputation for his thorough reporting and ability to conduct tough interviews. His tenure is marked by a commitment to journalistic integrity.