What Happened on March 21, 1975

Historical Events

  • Ethiopia abolishes its monarchy after 3,000 years

Famous Birthdays

  • Mark Williams, Welsh snooker player (World C'ship 2000, 03, 18; Triple Crown 2002-03), born in Cwm, Blaenau Gwent, Wales
  • Vitaly Potapenko, NBA center (Cleveland Cavaliers)

Famous Divorces

Tammy Wynette

American country singer Tammy Wynette (33) divorces American country singer-songwriter George Jones (43), after 6 years of marriage

Famous Deaths

  • Berend Giltay, composer, dies at 64
  • Joe Medwick, American Baseball HOF left fielder (World Series 1934, Triple Crown & NL MVP 1937 St. Louis Cardinals; 10 x MLB All Star), dies at 63
  • Ralph Hawtrey, British economist (multiplier, quantity theory of money), dies at 95
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights

About March 21, 1975

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 1 month and 6 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: My Eyes Adored You - Frankie Valli
  • UK #1 Song: Bye Bye Baby - Bay City Rollers