Historical Events
British Golf Open
British Open Men's Golf, Carnoustie: American Tom Watson wins 18-hole playoff by 1 stroke over Jack Newton of Australia; first of 8 major titles; first of 5 Open Championships
- England cricket wicketkeeper Bob Taylor catches 7 in an innings for Derbyshire v Yorkshire at Queen's Park, Chesterfield
- Sao Tomé e Príncipe gains independence from Portugal (National Day)
Famous Birthdays
- Cheyenne Jackson, American stage and screen actor and singer, born in Spokane, Washington
Famous Deaths
- Carl Snavely, American College Football Hall of Fame coach (Bucknell, North Carolina, Cornell 180–96–16), dies at 80
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights
About July 12, 1975
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 9 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer
Holidays: Battle of the Boyne (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Love Will Keep Us Together - Captain & Tennille
#1 Song: Tears On My Pillow - Johnny Nash
