What Happened on January 22, 1975

Historical Events

  • Landsat 2, an Earth Resources Technology Satellite, launched

Famous Birthdays

  • Felipe Giaffone, Brazilian racing driver, born in São Paulo, Brazil
  • James Murray, British actor (Cucumber, Medici: Masters of Florence), born in Manchester, England

Famous Deaths

  • Andrew George Burry, Swiss-born manufacturer and businessman (b. 1873)
  • Klaas Voskuil, Dutch journalist, dies at 79
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights

About January 22, 1975

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 3 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Please Mr. Postman - Carpenters
  • UK #1 Song: Ms Grace - Tymes