Historical Events
Bangladesh Coup d'état
Army officers in Bangladesh stage a military coup d'état, assassinate elected President Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and most members of his family and install Khondaker Mostaq Ahmad as President
Sholay
Indian action-adventure film "Sholay" directed by Ramesh Sippy, starring Dharmendra and Amitabh Bachchan is released, highest-grossing Indian film ever
- Joanne Little acquitted of murdering her prison guard in North Carolina - 1st woman to successfully use defense of deadly force to resist rape
- Miki Takeo makes the first official pilgrimage to Yasukuni Shrine by an incumbent prime minister on the anniversary of the end of World War II
Famous Birthdays
- Bertrand Berry, American NFL football linebacker, 1997-2009 (Indianapolis Colts, Denver Broncos, Arizona Cardinals), and radio broadcaster, born in Houston, Texas
- Vijay Bharadwaj, Indian cricketer, born in Bangalore
Famous Deaths
- Clay Shaw, American businessman and alleged John F. Kennedy assassination conspiracist, dies of lung cancer at 61
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (1920-1975)
Founding father of Bangladesh, 1st and 4th President of Bangladesh (1971-72, 1975-76), assassinated in military coup by group of junior army officers at 55
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights
About August 15, 1975
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 8 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
Holidays: Independence Day (India)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Jive Talkin' - Bee Gees
#1 Song: Can't Give You Anything (But My Love) - The Stylistics
