What Happened on January 15, 1975

Historical Events

Diller's Hollywood Star

Pioneering American female comedian Phyllis Diller gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

  • Portugal signs accord for Angola's independence
  • Space Mountain opens at Disney World in Orlando, Florida

Famous Birthdays

  • Edith Bowman, Scottish television and radio presenter, born in Anstruther, United Kingdom
  • Greg Loveridge, New Zealand cricketer (NZ leg-spinner, did not bowl v Zim 1996), born in Palmerston North, New Zealand

Mary Pierce (49 years old)

French tennis player (Australian Open 1995, French Open 2000), born in Montreal, Quebec

  • Shahab Tolouie, Iranian Persian-Falmenco fusion guitarist, composer, and singer, born in Shahsavar, Mazandaran Province, Iran

About January 15, 1975

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 3 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn

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