What Happened on March 13, 1975

Historical Events

Film & TV History

Bernard Slade's stage comedy "Same Time, Next Year", starring Ellen Burstyn and Charles Grodin, opens at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, NYC; later transfers to the Ambassador Theatre, and runs for a total of 1,453 performances

Famous Birthdays

  • Landon Wilson, American NHL right wing (Colorado Avalanche), born in St. Louis, Missouri

Famous Deaths

  • Ali Sastroamidjojo, Indonesian attorney, minister and premier, dies at 71
  • Ivo Andric, Yugoslavian novelist (Bridge on Drina, Nobel 1961), dies at 82
  • Jean Del Val, French actor (Sainted Devil, Flying Deuces), dies at 83
  • Ruth Schaumann, German author, painter and sculptor (Rose, Black King), dies at 75
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights

About March 13, 1975

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 1 month and 14 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Black Water - The Doobie Brothers
  • UK #1 Song: If - Telly Savalas