1974 in Sweden
Years in Sweden: | 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 |
Centuries: | 19th century · 20th century · 21st century |
Decades: | 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s |
Years: | 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 |
Events from the year 1974 in Sweden
Incumbents
Events
Popular culture
Literature
- Eyvind Johnson and Harry Martinson are awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. The two laureates were members of the Swedish Academy at the time; the decision was criticized by the media,[1] and Martinson committed suicide in 1978.[2]
Births
- 26 May – Lars Frölander, swimmer.[3]
- 19 December – Minna Telde, horse rider.[4]
Deaths
- 7 May – Gustaf Dyrsch, horse rider (born 1890).[5]
- 29 October – Axel Cadier, wrestler, Olympic champion in 1936 (born 1906).[6]
References
- ↑ Barkman, Clas (6 October 2011). "Tidigare val av svenska Nobelpristagare hårt kritiserade". Dagens Nyheter. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
- ↑ Hansson, Anita (31 August 2000). "Martinson begick harakiri". Aftonbladet. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
- ↑ "Lars Frölander". Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
- ↑ "Minna Telde". Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
- ↑ "Gustaf Dyrsch". Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
- ↑ "Axel Cadier". Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
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