What Happened on June 28, 1975

Historical Events

Sports History

Reigning PGA Championship winner Lee Trevino and playing partners Jerry Heard, Bobby Nichols, Jim Ahern and Tony Jacklin are struck by lightning at Western Open; suffer minor burns

  • The South African rugby team beats France 33-18 in Pretoria

Famous Birthdays

  • Chad Green, American baseball outfielder (Olympic bronze 1996), born in Dunkirk, New York
  • Jon Nödtveidt, Swedish musician (Dissection), born in Strömstad, Sweden (d. 2006)

Famous Weddings

  • Princess Christina of Norway (28) weds Cuban refugee and welfare worker Jorge Gulliamero (29) twice - civilly in Baarn, followed by a religious ceremony at Cathedral of Saint Martin in Utrecht, Netherlands; divorce in 1996

Famous Deaths

  • Konstantinos Apostolos Doxiadis, Greek architect (b. 1913)
  • Rod Serling, American screenwriter and TV host (The Twilight Zone; Night Gallery), dies after multiple heart attacks at 50
  • Serge Reding, Belgian weightlifter (b. 1941)
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About June 28, 1975

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 9 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Love Will Keep Us Together - Captain & Tennille
  • UK #1 Song: I'm Not In Love - 10cc