Historical Events
Music History
British rock guitarist Ritchie Blackmore quits Deep Purple, forms Rainbow
- Cricket World Cup, Lord's, London: Player of the Match Clive Lloyd scores 102 as West Indies beats Australia by 17 runs; first major limited overs One Day International (ODI) tournament
Music History
Elton John, The Eagles and The Beach Boys play to 72,000 fans at Wembley Stadium, London
- ICC Men's Cricket ODI World Cup, Lord's, London: West Indies beat Australia by 17 runs to win inaugural final; Player of the match: Clive Lloyd (WI) 102 (85)
- Ruffian leads all the way to win the Coaching Club American Oaks at Belmont and clinch American thoroughbred racing's Triple Tiara for fillies
Famous Deaths
- Heinz Lau, German composer, dies at 49
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights
About June 21, 1975
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 10 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Love Will Keep Us Together - Captain & Tennille
#1 Song: Whispering Grass - Windsor Davies & Don Estelle
