1974 in politics

See also: 1973 in politics, other events of 1974, 1975 in politics, list of years in politics.

Events

January 2 - Richard Nixon signs a bill lowering the maximum U.S. speed limit to 55 MPH in order to conserve gasoline during an OPEC embargo.
January 4 - U.S. President Richard Nixon refuses to hand over materials subpoenaed by the Senate Watergate Committee.
February 28 - After seven years, the United States and Egypt re-establish diplomatic relations.
February 28 - General election in the U.K. results in no majority for any party. See UK general election, 1974 (February).
March 1 - Watergate scandal: Seven are indicted for their role in the Watergate break-in and charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice.
April 25 - Portuguese democratic revolution.
May 18 - "Smiling Buddha" nuclear weapon test by India.
July 20 - Turkey invades the country of Cyprus and occupies the northern third of the island (later declared the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus).
August 9 - Resignation of U.S. President Richard Nixon.
September 12 - Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie ousted in a coup by the Derg.
October 10 - General election in the U.K. is won narrowly by Labour. See UK general election, 1974 (October).


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