What Happened on February 1, 1975

Historical Events

  • "Hoppy, Gene & Me" by Roy Rogers peaks at #65

Musical Finale

John Phillips' musical "Man on the Moon", produced by Andy Warhol, closes at the Little Theater, NYC, after 5 performances

  • Otis Francis Tabler is 1st open homosexual to get security clearance to work for the Defense Department
1975 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Big Boi [Antwan AndrĂ© Patton], American musician (Outkast), born in Savannah, Georgia
Born in 1975

Famous Deaths

  • Richard Wattis, British actor (Hobson's Choice, Prince & Showgirl, The Man Who Knew Too Much), dies from a heart attack at 62
1975 Highlights

About February 1, 1975

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 1 month and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Laughter In The Rain - Neil Sedaka
  • UK #1 Song: January - Pilot