Historical Events
- Rightist military coup in Portugal under General António de Spínola fails
- USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan
Famous Birthdays
- Eric the Actor, formerly known as Eric the Midget [Eric S. Lynch], American radio personality (The Howard Stern Show), born in Rodeo, California (d. 2014)
- Shawn Springs, American NFL cornerback, 1999-2008 (Seattle Seahawks and 2 other teams), born in Williamsburg, Virginia
Famous Deaths
- Philip Bezanson, American composer (Golden Child), and eductor, dies at 59
- Sammy Spear, American big band trumpet player and orchestra leader (The Jackie Gleason Show), dies of a heart attack at 65
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights
About March 11, 1975
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 1 month and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Black Water - The Doobie Brothers
#1 Song: If - Telly Savalas
