What Happened on November 20, 1975

Historical Events

Reagan Announces Candidacy

Ronald Reagan announces candidacy for Republican nomination for US President

Famous Birthdays

  • (Frederick) Dierks Bentley, American country singer ("What Was I Thinkin'"; "Drunk On A Plane"), born in Phoenix, Arizona
  • Davey Havok [David Paden Marchand], American singer (AFI), born in Rochester, New York
  • J. D. Drew, American baseball player, born in Valdosta, Georgia

Famous Deaths

Francisco Franco (1892-1975)

Spanish general and dictator (1936-75), dies at 82

Died in 1975 1975 Highlights

About November 20, 1975

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 5 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: That's The Way (I Like It) - KC And The Sunshine Band
  • UK #1 Song: D.I.V.O.R.C.E. - Billy Connolly