Historical Events
- 48th US National Spelling Bee: Hugh Tosteson wins spelling incisor
Event of Interest
Egyptian president Anwar Sadat reopens Suez Canal (closed since 1967)
- The California Agricultural Labor Relations Act (CALRA), which establishes collective bargaining for farmworkers, becomes law
- United Kingdom electorate votes 67% to 33% in a referendum to remain part of the European Common Market
Famous Birthdays
- Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Lithuanian American NBA center (Cleveland Cavaliers), born in Kaunas, Lithuania SSR, Soviet Union
Famous Deaths
- Kenneth Horne, British writer and playwright (Fools Rush In; The Coming-Out Party), dies of cancer at 75
- Paul Keres, Estonian and Soviet chess player, dies at 59
1975 Highlights
About June 5, 1975
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 9 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Thank God I'm A Country Boy - John Denver
- #1 Song: Whispering Grass - Windsor Davies & Don Estelle