Historical Events
The Thrilla in Manila
"The Thrilla in Manila"; Muhammad Ali stops Joe Frazier in 14 rounds in Quezon City, the Philippines to retain his WBC/WBA heavyweight title
- Britain grants internal self-government to Seychelles
- Ellice Islands split from Gilbert Islands, take name "Tuvalu"
- Reunion Island stops printing stamps, France takes over production
Famous Birthdays
- Chulpan Khamatova, Russian actress
- Eric Morel, Puerto Rican boxer, (WBA flyweight champion 2000-03), born in San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Kim Suna, Korean actress
Famous Deaths
- Al Jackson Jr., American session drummer, known as "The Human Time Keeper" (Stax; Booker T. & MGs - "McLemore Avenue"), murdered by an intruder in his home at 39 [1]
- Larry MacPhail, American Baseball Hall of Fame executive (Cincinnati Reds, Brooklyn Dodgers, New York Yankees), dies at 85
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights
About October 1, 1975
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 7 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Fame - David Bowie
#1 Song: Hold Me Close - David Essex
