Historical Events
- Expos' Jose Mangual struck out 5 times in a game
- US vetoes proposed admission of North & South Vietnam to UN
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Kelly [Mack Daddy], rapper (Kris Kross - "Warm It Up"), born in Teaneck, New Jersey
- Davey von Bohlen, American musician, (The Promise Ring, Maritime)
- Ronald Clarke, American musician and founder of aliennetwork Records
Famous Deaths
- Anthony McAuliffe, American general and commander of the 101st Airborne Division celebrated for his reply of "Nuts!" to a German surrender ultimatum, dies at 77
- Howard Wendell, American actor (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, How to Murder Your Wife), dies at 67
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights
About August 11, 1975
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 8 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Jive Talkin' - Bee Gees
#1 Song: Can't Give You Anything (But My Love) - The Stylistics
