What Happened on January 27, 1975

Famous Birthdays

  • Chaminda Vaas, brilliant Sri Lankan cricket pace bowler (1994- )
  • Iván Calderón, Puerto Rican boxer (WBO mini flyweight title 2003-07; WBO, Ring magazine, lineal light flyweight title 2007-10), born in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico

Famous Deaths

  • Bill Walsh, American producer and writer (b. 1913)
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights

About January 27, 1975

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 49 years and 3 months
Leap Year: No

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

Holidays: Australia Day (Australia)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Laughter In The Rain - Neil Sedaka
  • UK #1 Song: January - Pilot