What Happened on June 5, 1975

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
1975 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Lithuanian American NBA center (Cleveland Cavaliers), born in Kaunas, Lithuania SSR, Soviet Union
Born in 1975

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

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