What Happened on October 3, 1975

Historical Events

Extra Texture

Apple Records releases George Harrison's sixth studio album, "Extra Texture" in UK

  • Ireland AKZO director Tiede Herrema kidnap

Famous Birthdays

  • India Arie [Simpson], American Grammy Award-winning neo-soul singer ("I Am Light"; Voyage to India), born in Denver, Colorado
  • Talib Kweli [Greene], American rapper, born in Brooklyn, New York

Famous Deaths

Guy Mollet (1905-1975)

French politician, Prime Minister of France (1956-57), dies of a heart attack at 69

Died in 1975 1975 Highlights

About October 3, 1975

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 6 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Fame - David Bowie
  • UK #1 Song: Hold Me Close - David Essex