What Happened on July 29, 1975

Historical Events

  • Ford became 1st US President to visit Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz
  • Military coup by General Mohammed leads to firing of President Jakubu Gowon

Famous Birthdays

  • Corrado Grabbi, Italian footballer
  • Seth Greisinger, American baseball pitcher (Olympic bronze 1996), born in Kansas City, Kansas

Famous Deaths

  • James Blish [pseudonym William Atheling, Jr], American-British sci-fi author (Star Trek Reader), dies at 54
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About July 29, 1975

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 9 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: One Of These Nights - Eagles
  • UK #1 Song: Give A Little Love - Bay City Rollers