What Happened on December 17, 1975

Historical Events

  • John Paul Stevens appointed to the US Supreme Court
  • Lynette Fromme sentenced to life for attempt on US President Ford's life
  • NHL NY Islanders shut-out NY Rangers, for 1st time in 3-0 win with Billy Smith in goal
1975 History

Famous Birthdays

Milla Jovovich (48 years old)

Ukrainian-American actress (The Fifth Element; Resident Evil), born in Kyiv, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union

  • Napiera Danielle Groves, American actress and Miss USA-Washington, D.C. (1997, Miss Congeniality), born in Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Nick Dinsmore (Eugene), American professional wrestler
  • Tim Clark, South African golfer (US Masters 2006 runner-up; Players C'ship 2010), born in Durban, RSA
Born in 1975

Famous Deaths

  • Frank Sully, American actor (Along Came Jones; Phantom Thief; Inside the Law), dies at 67
  • Hound Dog Taylor [Theodore Roosevelt], American Chicago blues guitarist and singer, dies of lung cancer at 60
  • Noble Sissle, American jazz composer, singer, lyricist and playwright (Shuffle Along; "I'm Just Wild About Harry"), dies at 86
1975 Highlights

About December 17, 1975

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 3 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: That's The Way (I Like It) - KC And The Sunshine Band
  • UK #1 Song: Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen