Historical Events
Daytona 500
17th Daytona 500: Benny Parsons wins after Cale Yarborough sends race leader David Pearson spinning on the backstretch; Parsons avoids the accident and takes the victory
- Washington Capitals 1st NHL shutout, beating KC Scouts 3-0
Famous Birthdays
- Don Jeffcoat, American actor
- Nanase Aikawa, Japanese rock and J-pop singer, born in Osaka, Japan
- Vanina Ickx, Belgian racing driver
Famous Deaths
- (Adanelle) "Norman" Treigle, American operatic bass-baritone, dies of an accidental sleeping pill overdose at 47
- Morgan Taylor, American athlete (Olympic gold 400m hurdles 1924; bronze 1928, 32), dies at 71
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights
About February 16, 1975
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 2 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Pick Up The Pieces - AWB
#1 Song: Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me) - Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel
