Historical Events
- Calvin Murphy (Houston) begins NBA free throw streak of 58 games
- Cleveland Metroparks assume operating responsibilities for Zoo (Cleveland, Ohio)
- Venezuela and foreign oil companies agree on nationalization as of January 1, 1976
Famous Deaths
- Georges Carpentier, French boxer (world light heavyweight champion 1920-22; 1st $1m gate v J Dempsey), dies of a heart attack at 81
- Oliver Nelson, American saxophonist, jazz and soundtrack composer, arranger, bandleader, and record producer (The Blues and the Abstract Truth; The Six Million Dollar Man), dies of a heart attack at 43
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights
About October 28, 1975
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 5 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Island Girl - Elton John
#1 Song: I Only Have Eyes For You - Art Garfunkel
