What Happened on June 1, 1975

Historical Events

Sports History

California Angels pitcher Nolan Ryan records his record equalling 4th MLB career no-hitter in beating the Baltimore Orioles, 1-0

  • Cars in the Netherlands required to have seatbelts

Music History

John Kander and Fred Ebb's musical "Chicago" opens at 46th St Theater, NYC; runs for 947 performances

LPGA Championship

LPGA Championship Women's Golf, Pine Ridge GC: Kathy Whitworth wins her 3rd LPGA C'ship by 1 stroke from Sandra Haynie

  • Ronnie Wood replaces Mick Taylor as Rolling Stones guitarist
1975 History

Famous Birthdays

  • James Storm, American pro wrestler (TNA World Heavyweight Champion 2011; record 7 x TNA World Tag Team Champion), born in Franklin, Tennessee
  • Nikol Pashinyan, Armenian politician, Prime Minister of Armenia (2018-), born in Ijevan, Soviet Union
Born in 1975
1975 Highlights

About June 1, 1975

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 9 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Thank God I'm A Country Boy - John Denver
  • UK #1 Song: Whispering Grass - Windsor Davies & Don Estelle