What Happened on May 7, 1975

Historical Events

  • Small Astronomy Satellite Explorer 53 launched to study X-rays

Event of Interest

US President Gerald Ford declares an end to "Vietnam Era"

Famous Birthdays

  • Gunhild Carling, Swedish jazz trombonist, trumpeter, and multi-instrumentalist (Carling Family; Carling Big Band), and singer (Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox), born in Gothenburg, Sweden

About May 7, 1975

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 11 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: He Don't Love You (Like I Love You) - Tony Orlando & Dawn
  • UK #1 Song: Oh Boy - Mud