What Happened on January 31, 1975

Historical Events

"Mandy"

Barry Manilow's single "Mandy" goes gold

"#9 Dream"

John Lennon releases single "#9 Dream"


Famous Birthdays

  • Jackie O, Australian radio host, born in Tasmania, Australia
  • Kate Shutt, American jazz singer-songwriter and guitarist, born in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania
  • Kenard Lang, American football defensive end (Washington Redskins), born in Orlando, Florida
  • Preity Zinta, Indian actress and entrepreneur, born in Shimla, India

Famous Deaths

  • Štefan Németh-Šamorínsky, Slovak organist, choirmaster, composer and pedagogue (Birch Trees), dies at 78
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights

About January 31, 1975

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 2 months and 20 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