25 December 1974 Posted on December 24, 2014 by Staff Cyclone Tracy destroys Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. Famous Words of Inspiration..."I think men who have a pierced ear are better prepared for marriage. They've experienced pain and bought jewelry." Rita Rudner — Click here for more from Rita Rudner Related posts: 24 December 1974 18 March 1974 3 April 1974 6 April 1974 17 May 1974 30 October 1974 27 January 1974 4 June 1974 6 January 1974 26 July 1974