3 April 1974 April 2, 2012 Author: Staff The biggest tornado outbreak in recorded history occur. 315 are killed. Famous Words of Inspiration..."If we do not plant knowledge when young, it will give us no shade when we are old." Lord Chesterfield — Click here for more from Lord Chesterfield Related posts: 24 December 1974 18 March 1974 30 October 1938 Categories: History Tags: 1974, 3 April