What Happened on November 11, 1975

Historical Events

  • Angola gains independence from Portugal (National Day)
  • Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam removed from office by Governor General Sir John Kerr - 1st elected PM removed in 200 yrs
  • James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement (the first "modern treaty") signed between Quebec government and Grand Council of the Crees of Quebec and the Northern Quebec Inuit Association [1]

Malcolm Fraser PM

Liberal leader Malcolm Fraser sworn in as caretaker Prime Minister of Australia after sacking of the Whitlam Government by Governor General John Kerr


Famous Birthdays

  • G. Reid Wiseman, American astronaut (Expedition 40/41, Artemis II), born in Baltimore, Maryland [1]

Famous Deaths

  • Marty May, American actor (Fireball Fun For All), dies at 79
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights

About November 11, 1975

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 5 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

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

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