What Happened on October 9, 1975

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Emperor Hirohito of Japan visits San Francisco

Nobel Peace Prize

Soviet dissident Andrei Sakharov wins Nobel Peace Prize


Famous Birthdays

  • Mahendra Nagamootoo, West Indian cricketer (Guyanese leg-spinner), born in Whim, Berbice, Guyana
  • Mark Viduka, Australian soccer striker (Olyroos, Olympics 1996), born in Melbourne, Australia
  • Sean Ono Lennon, British-American rock musician and producer (Cibo Matto; The Claypool-Lennon Delirium), born in New York City

About October 9, 1975

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 6 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Bad Blood - Neil Sedaka
  • UK #1 Song: Hold Me Close - David Essex