Wednesday April 30, 1975: on this day

About April 30th, 1975, in brief:

  • Historical events: Fall of Saigon (or Liberation of Saigon from the Communist perspective): Communist forces gain control of Saigon. The Vietnam War formally ends with the unconditional surrender of South Vietnamese president Duong Van Minh.
  • Day of the week: April 30th, 1975 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Cloris Leachman, Travis Scott
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: He Don't Love You (Like I Love You) by Tony Orlando and Dawn
  • #1 UK song: Bye Bye Baby by Bay City Rollers
  • Popular movie: Salon Kitty directed by Tinto Brass

More about April 30th, 1975? See below for more news and curiosities on April 30th, 1975.

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What day of the week was April 30, 1975?


April 30, 1975 was a Wednesday and it was the 120th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 30, 1975 can also be written as 4/30/1975 in the US and as 30/4/1975 in UK and Europe.

April 30, 1975 in April 1975 calendar

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April 30, 1975: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 30, 1975:

  • Fall of saigon (or liberation of saigon from the communist perspective): communist forces gain control of saigon. the vietnam war formally ends with the unconditional surrender of south vietnamese president duong van minh.

April 30, 1975: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 30, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 30th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 30, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rabbit chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 30, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on April 30th, 1975 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 30, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on April 30, 1975 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 30, 1975 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on April 30, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 11:59 pm and setting at 10:51 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 25, 1975 while the next full moon would come on May 25, 1975.

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Who was born on April 30, 1975?


Famous people born on April 30, 1975:

  • Johnny Galecki
    Johnny Galecki

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  • Jkwon Yoon

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  • Chaze Patel

    Chaze Patel is a renowned scientist who has made significant contributions to the field of renewable energy.

  • Astella Fitzgerald

    Astella Fitzgerald is an award-winning investigative journalist who has uncovered numerous high-profile scandals.

  • Lyrical Orator

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  • Joyice Kim

    Joyice Kim is a pioneering robotics engineer who has made significant contributions to the development of advanced robotic systems.

  • Ayanni Ezekiel

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  • Keighan Gallagher

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  • Shakeila Taylor

    Shakeila Taylor is a social justice activist who has been recognized for her work in advocating for marginalized communities.

  • Tishie Emerson

    Tishie Emerson is a renowned American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for her soulful and eclectic music.

  • Jasemine Flores

    Jasemine Flores is a Mexican-American author known for her award-winning novels that explore themes of identity, culture, and social...

  • Retina Mehta

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  • Sanyla Emerson

    Sanyla Emerson is a celebrated American photographer known for her captivating nature and landscape photography.

  • Kylieann Thompson

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  • Liviya Ramirez

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  • Lashika Patel

    Lashika Patel is an Indian philanthropist who has dedicated her life to supporting various charitable causes.

  • Javious Flores

    Javious Flores is a renowned dancer known for his graceful and powerful performances that have captivated audiences around the world.

  • Emonee Taylor

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  • Arlina Emerson

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  • Brezlyn Zheng

    Brezlyn Zheng is a renowned contemporary dancer and choreographer, known for her innovative and visually stunning performances.

Whose famous birthday is on April 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 30th:

  • Cloris Leachman
    Cloris Leachman

    American actress.

  • Travis Scott
    Travis Scott

    Travis scott is a renowned musician known for his unique blend of hip-hop and psychedelic music, as well as his high-energy live...

  • Duke Ellington
    Duke Ellington

    Duke ellington was a renowned american musician and composer known for his influential jazz compositions and performances.

  • Gal Gadot
    Gal Gadot

    Gal gadot is an israeli actress best known for her role as wonder woman in the dc extended universe films.

  • Nicolas Hulot
    Nicolas Hulot

    French environmental activist, tv presenter, and ecologist.

  • Sam Heughan
    Sam Heughan

    Sam heughan is a scottish tv actor best known for his role as jamie fraser in the tv series outlander.

  • Kirsten Dunst
    Kirsten Dunst

    Kirsten Dunst is a well-known actress who has appeared in various films and TV shows.

  • Dianna Agron
    Dianna Agron

    Dianna agron is an american actress best known for her role as quinn fabray on the television series glee.

  • Willie Nelson
    Willie Nelson

    American actor, singer, songwriter, and actor.

  • Adrian Pasdar
    Adrian Pasdar

    American actor, voice artist, film director.

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April 30, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 49 years and 10 days old,

or 588 months and 10 days old,

or 2558 weeks and 2 days old,

or 17908 days old,

if you were born on April 30, 1975.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 30, 1975?

There are 355 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 30th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 30, 1975?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 30, 1975.

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April 30, 1975: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 30, 1975:

  • Natalio Stoppani

    Natalio Stoppani was an Italian politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies.

  • Lenah Dunlap

    Lenah Dunlap was an American novelist who wrote about the experiences of rural life.

  • Domenico Ciufoli
  • Samuel Knutzen
  • Gen Paul

What famous deaths happened on April 30th?

Famous deaths on April 30th:

  • Inger Stevens
    Inger Stevens

    Swedish-american actress, best known for her role on the tv series "the farmer's daughter," where she looked healthy, happy, and warm.

  • Agnes Moorehead
    Agnes Moorehead

    American actress, best known for her role in 1960s american tv comedy "bewitched", in which she played the mother.

  • Gia Scala
    Gia Scala

    Actress (garment jungle i aim at the stars), dies in 38.

  • Rishi Kapoor
    Rishi Kapoor

    Indian actor, film director and producer (b. 1952).

  • Helen Chandler
    Helen Chandler

    Actress (dracula.

  • Nezar Qabbani

    Nezar Qabbani was a renowned Syrian poet, diplomat, and publisher who is considered one of the most influential Arab poets of the 20th...

  • Seith Bennett

    Bestselling author known for his captivating novels that captured the hearts of readers worldwide.

  • Amnen Nasr

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking work in quantum mechanics.

  • Carolle Dubois

    Carolle Dubois was a renowned French journalist who covered international news and conflicts for a major news agency.

  • Jimie Takahashi

    Jimie Takahashi was a respected journalist who dedicated her career to reporting on international affairs and human rights.

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April 30, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 30, 1975:

  • Sweden - Birthday of King Carl XVI Gustav, an official flag day.
  • Mexico - Children's Day.
  • The Netherlands - Queen's Day.
  • LaVeyan Satanism - Walpurgisnacht, or Walpurgis Night, as noted in The Satanic Bible.
  • Scandinavia - The arrival of spring, Walpurgis Night.
  • Roman Empire - third day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.
  • Blessed Hildegard
  • Blessed Radolf of Affligem
  • Blessed Rosemonde
  • Vietnam - Liberation Day.

Observances on April 30, 1975:

  • International Jazz Day

Saints celebrated on April 30, 1975:

  • Saint Pope Pius V
  • Saint Eutropius
  • Saint Maximus, 3rd century martyr
  • Saint Marianus and James, martyrs in Numidia in 259
  • Saint Joseph Benedict Cottolengo
  • Saint Suitbert the Younger (d. 807)
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April 30, 1975: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 30, 1975 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 28th and May 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 30, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 30, 1975 was He Don't Love You (Like I Love You) by Tony Orlando and Dawn, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

April 30, 1975: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 30, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)
  2. - (Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song
  3. - Before The Next Teardrop Falls
  4. - Philadelphia Freedom
  5. - Chevy Van

April 30, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 30, 1975 was Bye Bye Baby by Bay City Rollers, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

April 30, 1975: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 30, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bye Bye Baby
  2. - Fox On The Run
  3. - Love Me Love My Dog
  4. - There's A Whole Lot Of Loving
  5. - Honey

April 30, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 30, 1975 was What Am I Gonna Do With You by Barry White, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

April 30, 1975: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 30, 1975 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - What Am I Gonna Do With You
  2. - Shakey Ground
  3. - Get Down, Get Down (Get On The Floor)
  4. - My Little Lady
  5. - Baby That's Backatcha

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April 30, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 30, 1975 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Salon Kitty

Salon Kitty

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Helmut Berger, Ingrid Thulin, Teresa Ann Savoy, John Steiner

Country: United States of America

Fox and His Friends

Fox and His Friends

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Starring: Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Peter Chatel, Karlheinz Böhm, Adrian Hoven

Hester Street

Hester Street

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Joan Micklin Silver

Starring: Steven Keats, Carol Kane, Mel Howard, Dorrie Kavanaugh

Moonrunners

Moonrunners

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Gy Waldron

Starring: James Mitchum, Kiel Martin, Arthur Hunnicutt, Chris Forbes

Zorro

Zorro

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Duccio Tessari

Starring: Alain Delon, Enzo Cerusico, Ottavia Piccolo, Giacomo Rossi Stuart, Adriana Asti, Giampiero Albertini, Stanley Baker, Marino Masé, Moustache , Paulino Rita

Country: Italy

April 30, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 30, 1975 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Invisible Man

The Invisible Man

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Joseph Henson

Edward the King

Edward the King

Release year: 1975

Starring: Annette Crosbie, Timothy West, Helen Ryan, Felicity Kendal

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Good Neighbors

Good Neighbors

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Jacob Tierney

April 30, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 30, 1975 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

All Things Bright And Beautiful by James Herriot

All Things Bright And Beautiful

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When we published James Herriot’s All Creatures Great and Small two years ago, we called it "miracle between the covers". Alfred Ames wrote:

The Bankers by Martin Mayer

The Bankers

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The Bankers 2 explores the fluidity of banking and money in today's computer age. It also examines the changing economic roles of banks and financial institutions and the growth of the economy.

The Promise Of Joy by Allen Drury

The Promise Of Joy

By:

The Advise and Consent series has been a landmark in political fiction. It displays a deep understanding of Washington and compelling characters that propelled each novel to the top.

The Moneychangers by Arthur Hailey

The Moneychangers

By:

Arthur Hailey's #1 New York Times Bestseller takes readers behind the bronze doors at a major American bank to the secret world Ben Roselli, president and CEO of First Mercantile American.

The Bermuda Triangle by Charles Berlitz

The Bermuda Triangle

By:

Bermuda Triangle

April 30, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 30, 1975 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Shark Jaws

Shark Jaws

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Horror

Destruction Derby

Destruction Derby

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Exidy

Anti-Aircraft

Anti-Aircraft

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Scrolling military shooter

Publisher: Atari, Inc

Pursuit

Pursuit

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Flight simulator, military, shooter

dnd

dnd

Platform: PLATO system

Genre: Role-playing video game

history

Who was the US President on April 30, 1975?

On April 30, 1975 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 30, 1975?

On April 30, 1975 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 30, 1975?

On April 30, 1975 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 30th?

April 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th day of the month of April. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on April 30th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 japanese imperial transition: emperor akihito abdicates his chrysanthemum trinity in favor of crown prince naruhito, his elder son. since emperor kokaku's 1817 death, he is the first emperor in more than two hundred years to abdicate.
  • 2018 - Journalists killed in afghanistan war (2001-present). ahmad shah, a bbc pashto reporter, is shot to death in khost, the eastern province.
  • 2017 - In a shooting incident at a san diego pool party, seven people are hurt and one is killed. police kill the suspect.

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history

What happened in 1975?

1975 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 48th National Spelling Bee: Hugh Tosteson wins spelling incisor
  • British population agrees to European Common Market membership
  • Egypt President Sadat reopens Suez Canal

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What was the calendar for April 1975?

April 1975 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how April 1975 calendar looked like.

Wednesday April 30, 1975