What Happened on April 21, 1975

Historical Events

Boston Marathon

79th Boston Marathon: American Bill Rodgers wins men's section in race record 2:09:55; Liane Winter of West Germany women's champion in 2:42:24 (female world record)

Event of Interest

Last South Vietnam President Nguyễn Văn Thiệu resigns after 10 years in power


Famous Birthdays

  • Danyon Loader, New Zealand 200m and 400m swimmer (2 Olympic gold medals 1996), born in Dunedin, New Zealand
Born in 1975

Famous Deaths

  • Jack Westrup, English composer, dies at 70
1975 Highlights

About April 21, 1975

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 11 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: (Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song - B.J. Thomas
  • UK #1 Song: Bye Bye Baby - Bay City Rollers