What happened on Tuesday August 05, 1975?

Here's what happened on August 05, 1975:

• Banqiao Dam Disaster The catastrophic failure of the Banqiao Dam in Henan Province, China, following a severe typhoon, results in a massive flood that tragically claims over 200,000 lives, making it one of the deadliest dam-related disasters in human history.
• Assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Founder President Sheikh Mujibur Rahman of Bangladesh is assassinated during a military coup led by Major Syed Faruque Rahman, dramatically altering the political landscape of the newly independent nation.
• Ford Restores Lee's Citizenship U.S. President Gerald Ford posthumously restores the citizenship of Confederate General Robert E. Lee, a symbolic gesture addressing the complex historical legacy of the American Civil War.
• Birmingham Six Wrongful Conviction The Birmingham Six are wrongfully sentenced to life imprisonment in Great Britain, a notorious miscarriage of justice that would later be overturned, highlighting systemic flaws in the legal system.
• Stevie Wonder's Motown Contract Legendary musician Stevie Wonder signs a groundbreaking $13 million contract with Motown Records, solidifying his status as one of the label's most valuable artists.
• British Leyland Nationalization The British Leyland Motor Corporation is placed under government control, marking a significant intervention in the UK's automotive industry during a period of economic challenges.
• Portuguese East Timor Civil Conflict Governor Mário Lemos Pires abandons Dili, the capital of Portuguese East Timor, amid a UDT coup and the outbreak of civil war between UDT and Fretilin, signaling the beginning of a tumultuous period in the region's history.
• Philadelphia Phillies MLB Record The Philadelphia Phillies set a Major League Baseball record when their first eight batters successfully get hits in a single game, defeating the Chicago Cubs 13-5 at Wrigley Field.
• Seagram's Heir Kidnapping Samuel Bronfman II, son of the Seagram's president, is kidnapped in Purchase, New York, creating a high-profile criminal incident involving a prominent business family.

Events in 1975

August 05, 1975: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 05, 1975

Newspapers from Aug. 05, 1975

August 05, 1975 was a Tuesday and it was the 217th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 1975 can also be written as 8/5/1975 in the US and as 5/8/1975 in UK and Europe.

August 05, 1975 in August 1975 calendar

Famous people born on August 05, 1975:

• Iddo Goldberg

  Israeli-British actor known for roles in TV series like 'Peaky Blinders' and 'Salem'.

• Kajol Mukherjee

  Prominent Bollywood actress, one of the most successful and acclaimed actresses in Indian cinema.

• Eicca Toppinen

  Founding member of the Finnish cello rock band Apocalyptica, renowned for their unique metal music style.

• Isabelle Mercier
• Sophie-Charlotte Husson

Famous people born in 1975

Famous people born on August 5th

Famous people died on August 05, 1975:

• Marc Wright
• Gustav von Wangenheim

Famous people who died in 1975

Famous people who died on August 5th

August 05, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1975 was Jive Talkin' by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

1. Bee Gees - Jive Talkin'
2. 10cc - I'm Not In Love
3. Olivia Newton-John - Please Mr. Please
4. Eagles - One Of These Nights
5. Elton John - Someone Saved My Life Tonight

August 05, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 05, 1975 was I Can't Give You Anything (But My Love) by The Stylistics, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

1. The Stylistics - I Can't Give You Anything (But My Love)
2. Typically Tropical - Barbados
3. Bay City Rollers - Give A Little Love
4. Smokie - If You Think You Know How To Love Me
5. Roger Whittaker - The Last Farewell

August 05, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 1975 was Hope That We Can Be Together Soon by Sharon Paige and Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

1. Sharon Paige and Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - Hope That We Can Be Together Soon
2. The Isley Brothers - Fight The Power Part 1
3. New Birth - Dream Merchant
4. KC And The Sunshine Band - Get Down Tonight
5. Gary Toms Empire - 7-6-5-4-3-2-1 (Blow Your Whistle)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 05, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 05, 1975 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 August 05, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:46 am and setting at 07:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 23, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Aug 21, 1975.

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Your place in the Universe on August 05, 1975

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Someone born on August 05, 1975 is:

49 years 9 months old,

or 597 months and 19 days old,

or 2598 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18190 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 1975?

There are 73 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1975?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 05, 1975.

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