Historical Events
- Giants pitcher John "the Count of" Montefusco wins NL Rookie of Year
- John Bucyk, Boston, became 7th NHLer to score 500 goals
- King Juan Carlos assumes power in Spain
- NY Daily News runs headline "Ford to City: Drop Dead"
Famous Birthdays
- Ian D'Sa, British-Canadian guitarist and vocalist (Billy Talent), born in Ealing, London
- Joanne Malar, Canadian swimmer (Olympics-11-92, 96), born in Hamilton, Ontario
- Maria Thayer, American actress (Accepted; Strangers With Candy), born in Portland, Oregon
Famous Deaths
- Gustav Hertz, German physicist (Nobel Prize for Physics 1925 for "discovery of the laws governing the impact of an electron upon an atom"), dies at 88
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights
About October 30, 1975
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 6 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Island Girl - Elton John
#1 Song: I Only Have Eyes For You - Art Garfunkel
