What Happened on June 7, 1975

Historical Events

#1 in the Charts

"Thank God I'm a Country Boy" by John Denver hits #1

Sports History

Dennis Lillee takes 1st one-day 5WI, 5-34 v Pakistan World Cup

  • Sony introduces the Betamax videocassette recorder for sale to the public
  • Sri Lanka's 1st one-day international, v WI Cricket World Cup

Famous Birthdays

  • Allen Iverson, American Basketball HOF guard (NBA Rookie of the Year Award 1997; 11 x NBA All-Star; All-Star game MVP 2001, 05; NBA MVP 2001; 3 × All-NBA First Team; Philadelphia 76ers), born in Hampton, Virginia

Famous Weddings

  • Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard (21) weds Cheryl Alley (21) at Magnolia Park United Methodist Church in Burbank, California
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights

About June 7, 1975

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 10 months and 20 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