What happened on Friday November 07, 1975?

Here's what happened on November 07, 1975:

• Bangladeshi Coup d'État of 1975 A significant political upheaval in Bangladesh where left-wing soldiers of the Biplobi Shainik Sangstha (BSS), led by Colonel Abu Taher, launched a revolutionary coup. The uprising resulted in the death of Brigadier General Khaled Mosharraf and several other military officers, and critically, freed Major Ziaur Rahman from house arrest, enabling him to later become president.
• Australian Constitutional Crisis A dramatic political event where Governor-General Sir John Kerr dismissed the government of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam and commissioned Malcolm Fraser as the new Prime Minister, creating a significant constitutional controversy in Australian political history.
• UN Resolution 3379: Zionism and Racism The United Nations General Assembly passed a controversial resolution equating Zionism with racism, with a vote of 72–35 and 32 abstentions. This resolution provoked significant international outcry, particularly among Jewish communities worldwide.
• Angola Gains Independence Angola officially gained independence from Portugal, marking the end of Portuguese colonial rule. However, the independence was immediately followed by a complex and devastating civil war that would last for decades.
• Petroleum Facility Explosion in Netherlands A catastrophic vapor cloud explosion occurred at a petroleum cracking facility in Geleen, Netherlands, resulting in 14 fatalities and 109 injuries. The resulting fires continued to burn for an unprecedented five days, causing significant environmental and industrial damage.
• AKZO Director Herrema Freed The kidnapped AKZO director was successfully released in Ireland, ending a high-profile kidnapping incident.
• First Vogalonga Rowing Event The inaugural Vogalonga rowing event was held in Venice, Italy, marking the beginning of what would become a significant cultural and sporting tradition.

Events in 1975

November 07, 1975: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 07, 1975

Newspapers from Nov. 07, 1975

November 07, 1975 was a Friday and it was the 311th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 07, 1975 can also be written as 11/7/1975 in the US and as 7/11/1975 in UK and Europe.

November 07, 1975 in November 1975 calendar

Famous people born on November 07, 1975:

• Marcus Luttrell

  Marcus Luttrell is a former US Navy SEAL who survived a harrowing mission in Afghanistan, immortalized in the book and film 'Lone Survivor'.

• Venkat Prabhu

  Venkat Prabhu is a prominent Indian filmmaker renowned for his innovative and entertaining films in Tamil cinema, known for his unique...

• Raphaël

  Raphaël is a French singer-songwriter who studied law before pursuing music.

Famous people born in 1975

Famous people born on November 7th

Famous people died on November 07, 1975:

• Piero Dusio

  Italian footballer, businessman and race car driver (b. 1899).

• Rose Dolores
• Tat'jana Pavlovna Pavlova
• Angelo Piffarerio

Famous people who died in 1975

Famous people who died on November 7th

November 07, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 07, 1975 was Island Girl by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week November 3rd and November 9th.

1. Elton John - Island Girl
2. Eagles - Lyin' Eyes
3. John Denver - Calypso
4. The Four Seasons - Who Loves You
5. Jefferson Starship - Miracles

November 07, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 07, 1975 was Space Oddity by David Bowie, according to the music chart for the week November 3rd and November 9th.

1. David Bowie - Space Oddity
2. Billy Connolly - DIVORCE
3. Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody
4. Hot Chocolate - You Sexy Thing
5. Roxy Music - Love Is The Drug

November 07, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 07, 1975 was Low Rider by War, according to the music chart for the week November 3rd and November 9th.

1. War - Low Rider
2. Silver Convention - Fly, Robin, Fly
3. Ohio Players - Sweet Sticky Thing
4. The Impressions - Same Thing It Took
5. The Staple Singers - Let's Do It Again

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 7th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 07, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 07, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 07, 1975 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 07, 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 November 07, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 10:36 am and setting at 09:40 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 20, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Nov 18, 1975.

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Your place in the Universe on November 07, 1975

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Someone born on November 07, 1975 is:

49 years 5 months old,

or 593 months and 28 days old,

or 2582 weeks and 3 days old,

or 18077 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 07, 1975?

There are 186 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday November 7th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 07, 1975?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on November 07, 1975.

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