11th July » Baldwin IV, 13, becomes King of Jerusalem, with Raymond III, Count of Tripoli as regent and William of Tyre as chancellor.
13th July » William the Lion William I of Scotland, a key Rebellion rebel in the Revolt of 1173–1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Henry II of England Henry II of England.
23rd November » Saladin enters Damascus, and adds it to his domain.
Famous Deaths in History for 1174
15th May » Nur ad-Din Zangi, Syrian ruler (b. 1118)