Historical Events
- Brian Oldfield shot puts 22.86 m ('unofficial' world record, due to his professional status) in El Paso, Texas
Famous Birthdays
- Brian Deegan, American freestyle motocross cyclist, born in Omaha, Nebraska
- Chris Diamantopoulos, Canadian actor (The Three Stooges; Silicon Valley), and cartoon Voice (Mickey Mouse, 2013-present), born in Toronto, Ontario
- Tamia [Washington], Canadian R&B, hiphop, and pop singer, born in Windsor, Ontario
Famous Deaths
- Philip Dorn, Dutch actor (Enemy Agent; I Remember Mama), dies of a heart attack at 73
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights
About May 9, 1975
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 11 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: He Don't Love You (Like I Love You) - Tony Orlando & Dawn
#1 Song: Oh Boy - Mud
