What Happened on July 7, 1975

Historical Events

  • TV soap opera "Ryan's Hope" premieres

Famous Birthdays

  • Michael Voss, Australian rules footballer, born in Traralgon, Australia
  • Tony Benshoof, American luger, born in Saint Paul, Minnesota

Famous Weddings

David Gilmour

Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour (29) weds American model and artist Virginia "Ginger" Hasenbein (26); divorce in 1990

Famous Deaths

  • Barbara Brown, American actress dies at 73
  • Jacob Bjerknes, Norwegian-American meteorologist (USAF in London), dies at 77
  • Ruffian, American thoroughbred racehorse (b. 1972)
  • Vito Frazzi, Italian composer, dies at 86
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights

About July 7, 1975

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 9 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Love Will Keep Us Together - Captain & Tennille
  • UK #1 Song: Tears On My Pillow - Johnny Nash