What Happened on March 28, 1975

Historical Events

  • NHL Washington Capitals win 1st game on road after 37 straight road loses

Famous Birthdays

  • Atta-ur-Rehman, Pakistani cricketer (quickie, debut v England, 1992 at age 17), born in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Derek Hill, American racing driver, born in Santa Monica, California
  • Iván Helguera, Spanish footballer
  • Orrin Evans, American jazz pianist, born in Trenton, New Jersey
  • Richard Kelly, American film writer and director (Donnie Darko), born in Newport News, Virgina
  • Shanna Moakler, American model, beauty queen (Miss USA, 1995), and actress (Pacific Blue; Meet The Barkers), born in Providence, Rhode Island
  • Will Cain, American radio and TV journalist (The Will Cain Show ), born in Sherman, Texas

Famous Deaths

  • Renzo Massarani, Italian composer, dies at 77
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights

About March 28, 1975

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 49 years and 30 days
Leap Year: No

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

Holidays: Good Friday (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Lady Marmalade - Labelle
  • UK #1 Song: Bye Bye Baby - Bay City Rollers