Derby Charts

1974

World History

President Nixon resigns under impeachment pressure.

Hank Aaron breaks Babe Ruth's 714 career home run record.

Gerald Ford assumes Presidency; pardons Nixon.

Churchill Downs History

An all-time record U.S. Thoroughbred racing crowd of 163,628 jams the Downs to see Cannonade top a field of 23 and win the 100th Derby.

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