Who was on the cover of the first issue of People Magazine in 1974?
Raquel Welch
John Lennon
Burt Reynolds
Mia Farrow
Fact: The inaugural issue of People Magazine hit newsstands on March 4, 1974, and featured a portrait of actress Mia Farro clutching a string of pearls between her teeth. At the time, Farrow was one of Hollywood’s top leading ladies, starring in films such as Rosemary’s Baby, The Great Gatsby, and later Hannah and Her Sisters. Beyond the cover, the debut issue included features on Gloria Vanderbilt, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, and the wives of U.S. Vietnam War servicemen listed as Missing in Action. Aside from its full-color cover, the magazine was printed in black and white, with a cover price of just 35 cents.
Correct Answer: Mia Farrow