Historical Events
- 1st Space Shuttle main engine test at National Space Tech Labs, Miss
- UN passes resolution saying "Zionism is a form of racism"
Famous Birthdays
- Francis Bouillon, American hockey player
Famous Weddings
Maurice Gibb
Bee Gees Maurice Gibb weds Yvonne Spencely
Famous Deaths
- Vittorio Gui, Italian conductor and composer (Batture d'aspetto), dies at 90
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights
About October 17, 1975
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 6 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bad Blood - Neil Sedaka
#1 Song: Hold Me Close - David Essex
