What Happened on November 22, 1975

Historical Events

  • Drummuckavall Ambush: 3 British Army soldiers are killed and one captured when the Provisional Irish Republican Army attack a watchtower in South Armagh, North Ireland

Monarchy Restored

Juan Carlos I proclaimed King of Spain as monarchy restored after 31 years

Famous Birthdays

  • Aiko [Yanai], Japanese J-pop singer-songwriter ("Boyfriend"; "Hoshi no Nai Sekai"/"World Without Stars"), born in Osaka, Japan

Famous Deaths

  • François de Roubaix, French film score composer, dies in diving accident at 36
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights

About November 22, 1975

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 5 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

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

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