What Happened on October 30, 1975

Historical Events

  • Giants pitcher John "the Count of" Montefusco wins NL Rookie of Year
  • John Bucyk, Boston, became 7th NHLer to score 500 goals
  • King Juan Carlos assumes power in Spain
  • NY Daily News runs headline "Ford to City: Drop Dead"
1975 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Ian D'Sa, British-Canadian guitarist and vocalist (Billy Talent), born in Ealing, London
  • Joanne Malar, Canadian swimmer (Olympics-11-92, 96), born in Hamilton, Ontario
  • Maria Thayer, American actress (Accepted; Strangers With Candy), born in Portland, Oregon
Born in 1975

Famous Deaths

  • Gustav Hertz, German physicist (Nobel Prize for Physics 1925 for "discovery of the laws governing the impact of an electron upon an atom"), dies at 88
1975 Highlights

About October 30, 1975

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 4 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Island Girl - Elton John
  • UK #1 Song: I Only Have Eyes For You - Art Garfunkel