Historical Events
- American television game show "Three for the Money" hosted by Dick Enberg, debuts on NBC-TV; cancelled after 8 weeks
- Sharon Crews (now known as Sharon Dahlonega Bush) becomes American television's first African-American weathercaster on WPGR-TV in Detroit, Michigan
Music History
Soul singer Jackie Wilson suffers a heart attack while singing on stage at the Latin Casino in Cherry Hill, New Jersey; he survives, but never fully recovers, spending most of final 8 years in a coma
- USSR performs underground nuclear test
- WGPR-TV Detroit, 1st Black-owned station in US, began broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Albert Celades, Spanish football player (Barcelona, Real Madrid), born in Barcelona, Spain
- Heather Pease, American synchronized swimmer (Olympic gold 1996), born in Monterey, California
- Nathan Daughtrey, American classical marimba player, composer (Limerick Daydreams), and educator, born in North Carolina
Famous Deaths
Casey Stengel (1890-1975)
American Baseball HOF outfielder (World Series 1921, 22 NY Giants) and manager (7 x World Series NY Yankees; NY Mets 1st manager), dies of cancer at 85
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights
About September 29, 1975
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 6 months and 28 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
