What Happened on February 28, 1975

Historical Events

  • A major London tube train crash at Moorgate station kills 43 people and injures a further 74.
  • EG signs accord of Lome with 46 developing countries
  • US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
1975 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Azhar Mahmood, Pakistan cricket all-rounder (21 Tests, 900 runs @ 30.00, 3 x 100s, 39 wickets), born in Rawalpindi, Pakistan
  • Mike Rucker, American football player
Born in 1975

Famous Deaths

  • István Kardos, Hungarian composer, dies at 83
1975 Highlights

About February 28, 1975

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 1 month and 19 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Best Of My Love - Eagles
  • UK #1 Song: Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me) - Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel