Historical Events
Watergate Figures Released
Judge John Sirica orders release of Watergate's John Dean III, Herbert W. Kalmbach and Jeb Stuart Magruder from prison
Famous Birthdays
- DJ Clue, [Ernesto Shaw] American hip-hop DJ and music producer, born in New York City
- Harris Jayaraj, Indian music composer, born in Chennai, India
- Vitali Yachmenev, American NHL right wing (LA Kings), born in Chelyabinsk, Russia
Famous Deaths
- Anthony Warde, American actor (Dangers of the Canadian Mounted, Buck Rogers, Black Widow), dies at 66
- John Dierkes, American actor (Shane, Daughter of Dr Jekyll, Hanging Tree), dies from emphysema at 69
- John Gregson, British actor (Gideon CID, The Longest Day, Shirley's World), dies from a heart attack at 55
- Louis de Bourbon, Dutch poet (Gypsy Blood), dies at 66
- Richard Tucker [Reuben Ticker], American tenor (La Gioconda), dies at 61
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights
About January 8, 1975
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 3 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds - Elton John
#1 Song: Lonely This Christmas - Mud
