What Happened on April 5, 1975

Historical Events

129th Grand National: Irish combination of jockey Tommy Carberry aboard L'Escargot wins by 15 lengths from 7/2 favourite and 1973-74 winner Red Rum

American tennis #1 Chris Evert wins her 3rd WTA Tour Championship at the Los Angeles Sports Arena; beats Martina Navratilova 6-4, 6-2

Robert Wilson and Alan Lloyd's musical theatre work "A Letter for Queen Victoria" closes at ANTA Theater, NYC, after 18 performances
Soyuz 18A launch aborted short of orbit; cosmonauts return safely

Caitlin Moran, English journalist and broadcaster (Celebrity Watch), born in Brighton, England
John Hartson, Welsh footballer

American rapper, songwriter, and record producer (Three 6 Mafia), born in Memphis, Tennessee

Chinese political and military leader who served as the leader of the Republic of China (1928-75), dies at 87

Inez Courtney, American stage and screen actress (The 13th Man; Crime Ring; The Raven), dies at 77
Victor Marijnen, Dutch politician (Prime Minister of the Netherlands 1963-65), dies at 58

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 49 years and 19 days
Leap Year: No

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