Historical Events
Music History
At Knebworth Festival in England, Pink Floyd debut their album "Wish You Were Here" with pyrotechnics and an exploding plane which flies into the stage
- Cape Verde Islands gain independence after 500 years of Portuguese rule
Wimbledon Men's Tennis
Wimbledon Men's Tennis: Arthur Ashe becomes first African-American to win Wimbledon, beats countryman Jimmy Connors 6-1, 6-1, 5-7, 6-4
Famous Birthdays
- Ai Sugiyama, Japanese tennis player (French Open, Wimbledon doubles 2003, US Open 2000; US Open mixed doubles 1999; World #1 doubles 2000), born in Tokyo, Japan
- Chris Gratton, Canadian NHL center (Canada World C'ships gold 1997; Tampa Bay Lightning), born in Brantford, Ontario
- Gunnar H. Thomsen, Faroese musician (Týr), born in Faroe Islands
- Hernán Crespo, Argentine soccer striker (64 caps, 35 goals; Parma, Lazio, Inter Milan, Chelsea) and manager (São Paulo, Al-Duhail), born in Florida Este, Argentina
- Kip Gamblin, Australian dancer and actor (Home and Away), born in Sydney, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Gilda dalla Rizza, Italian soprano, dies at 82
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights
About July 5, 1975
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 9 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Love Will Keep Us Together - Captain & Tennille
#1 Song: I'm Not In Love - 10cc
