What Happened on April 29, 1975

Historical Events

  • Charles McMahon and Darwin Judge are the last two United States servicemen killed in Vietnam during the Vietnam War
  • Ethiopia nationalizes all land

The Fall of Saigon

Vietnam War: US begins to evacuate its citizens from Saigon in Operation Frequent Wind in response to advancing North Vietnamese forces, bringing an end to US involvement in the war

Famous Birthdays

  • Béres Zoo, Hungarian radio shock jock DJ, born in Budapest, Hungary
  • John Macready, American gymnast (Olympic 5th 1996), born in Los Angeles, California
  • Rafael Betancourt, Venezuelan MLB player, born in Cumaná, Venezuela

Famous Deaths

  • Darwin Judge, USMC-corporal, 1 of last US soldiers killed in Vietnam
  • Michael John Shea, USMC-lt/pilot, 1 of last soldiers killed in Vietnam
  • William Craig Nystul, USMC capt, 1 of last US soldiers killed in Vietnam
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights

About April 29, 1975

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 11 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: He Don't Love You (Like I Love You) - Tony Orlando & Dawn
  • UK #1 Song: Oh Boy - Mud