Historical Events
Historic Handshake in Space
Apollo 18 and Soyuz 19 make 1st US/USSR linkup in space
- Four British soldiers are killed by a Provisional Irish Republican Army remote-controlled bomb near Forkill, County Armagh; attack the first major breach of a February truce
Famous Birthdays
- Andre Adams, New Zealand cricketer, born in Auckland, New Zealand
- Cécile de France, Belgian actress, born in Namur, Belgium
- Elena Anaya, Spanish actress, born in Palencia, Spain
- Konnie Huq, English television presenter, born in Hammersmith, London
- Paul Hinojos, American guitarist (At The Drive-In, The Mars Volta), born in Los Angeles, California
- Terence Tao, Australian-Chinese mathematician, born in Adelaide, Australia
Famous Divorces
Ringo Starr
Beatle member Ringo Starr & Maureen Cox Starkey divorce, after 10 years of marriage
Famous Deaths
- Konstantine Gamsakhurdia, Georgian writer and public benefactor, dies at 82
- Modoc, the elephant, dies at age 78 (oldest known nonhuman mammal)
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights
About July 17, 1975
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 9 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Listen To What The Man Said - Wings
#1 Song: Give A Little Love - Bay City Rollers
