Historical Events
- Bill authorizes admission of women to military academies
- New York City Marathon: Tom Fleming claims men's title in 2:19:27; Kim Merritt wins women's event in 2:46:14
Sports History
Oakland A's Vida Blue, Glenn Abbott, Paul Linblad & Rollie Fingers, no-hit California Angels, 5-0
- The Spaghetti House siege, in which nine people were taken as hostages, takes place in London.
Famous Birthdays
- Karan Ashley [Jackson], American actress (Aisha-Mighty Power Rangers), born in Odessa, Texas
- Lenny Krayzelburg, American swimmer
- Mandy Barnett, American country singer ("Maybe"; "The Whispering Wind"), born in Crossville, Tennesee
Famous Deaths
- Agnes Windeck, German actress (A Time to Love and a Time to Die), dies at 87
- Sidney Fields, American comedian and actor (Abbott & Costello), dies at 77
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights
About September 28, 1975
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 7 months and 5 days
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
