How time flies. It's 50 years since all of this happened on Wearside.
Bob Stokoe got the Freedom of the Borough and Sunderland were back in FA Cup action against Carlisle.
The North Sands shipyard got our attention and so did Fulwell Methodist Church Dramatic Society with their production of Mother Goose.
Read on if you want to find out more.
1. News makers from 1974
They all made the Sunderland Echo headlines 50 years ago this month.
2. A big day for Bob
The day that Bob Stokoe was given the honour of the Freedom of the Borough.
3. Meeting a legend
Members of the Offerton Cub Scout football team received certificates from Sunderland footballing hero Ian Porterfield after they became champions of the South Cub Football League.
4. Taking shape
A photo which showed the progress which was being made on the Hylton Bridge.
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