What Happened on June 9, 1975

Historical Events

Belmont Stakes

107th Belmont: Bill Shoemaker aboard Avatar wins in 2:28.2

  • Fire in prison hospital at Sanford, Florida, kills 10 prisoners and 1 guard
  • Tony Orlando & Dawn receives gold record for "He Don't Love You"
  • UK House of Commons is broadcast live by radio for first time
1975 History

Famous Birthdays

Andrew Symonds (1975-2022)

Australian cricket all-rounder (26 Tests, 2 x 100, 10 x 50, HS 162no, 24 wickets; Queensland CA, Kent CCC, Deccan Chargers), born in Birmingham, England

  • Otto Addo, Ghanaian German footballer and manager, born in Hamburg, Germany
  • Paul Agostino, Australian soccer striker (Olyroos, Olympics 1996)
Born in 1975

Famous Deaths

  • David Frederick Barlow, English composer, dies at 48
1975 Highlights

About June 9, 1975

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 9 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Sister Golden Hair - America
  • UK #1 Song: Whispering Grass - Windsor Davies & Don Estelle