US television history was made on September 13, 1974, with the premiere of the comedy series, “Chico and The Man”. This was the first US television series set in a Mexican American neighborhood. The series featured Jack Albertson as the grumpy owner of a repair garage in East Los Angeles, and Freddie Prinze (born Frederick… Continue reading Premiere of the Comedy Series “Chico and The Man”
Year: 1974
Equal Educational Opportunities Act 1974
August 21, 1974 is the effective date of the Equal Educational Opportunities Act (EEOA), a federal law that prohibits discrimination against faculty, staff and students, including racial segregation of students, on the basis of race, color, gender, or national origin. The law requires a school district to take action to overcome barriers to students’ equal… Continue reading Equal Educational Opportunities Act 1974
President of Argentina Inaugurated 1974
On July 1, 1974, Isabel Martínez de Perón was inaugurated as President of Argentina. Perón was the third wife of another former President, Juan Perón. When her husband died in office, Perón served his term. She was the first non-royal woman head of state and head of government in the Western Hemisphere. Unfortunately, during Argentina’s… Continue reading President of Argentina Inaugurated 1974
Angel Cordero, Jr., “King of Saratoga”
Jockey Angel Cordero, Jr., riding the racehorse Cannonade, burst over the finish line on May 4, 1974, winning the 100th Kentucky Derby. Cordero is a native of Puerto Rico, and the only jockey from The Island inducted into the US Racing Hall of Fame. Cordero is regarded as one of thoroughbred racing’s lead competitors. Nicknamed… Continue reading Angel Cordero, Jr., “King of Saratoga”
Penélope Cruz Sánchez, Hollywood Actor
Happy Birthday, Penélope! On April 28, 1974, Penélope Cruz Sánchez made her debut in Madrid, Spain. Her mother recognized her talent, and enrolled her in dance classes at age five. Since her acting debut at age 16, the talented actress, dancer and singer has starred in film and television for a worldwide audience. Cruz is… Continue reading Penélope Cruz Sánchez, Hollywood Actor
Lau v. Nichols, a landmark in civil rights for the education of students
On January 21, 1974, the US Supreme Court decided on the case Lau v. Nichols, a landmark in civil rights for the education of students. The Chinese American community in San Francisco argued that since their students with limited English skills were not receiving meaningful language assistance for their education, they were discriminated against according… Continue reading Lau v. Nichols, a landmark in civil rights for the education of students