What happened on Saturday August 09, 1975?

Here's what happened on August 09, 1975:

• Death of Dmitri Shostakovich Renowned Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich passed away, leaving behind a profound legacy of classical music that significantly influenced 20th-century musical composition and cultural expression.
• Davey Lopes Sets Base Stealing Record Los Angeles Dodgers player Davey Lopes achieved a remarkable baseball milestone by successfully stealing his 32nd consecutive base without being caught, demonstrating exceptional base-running skill and strategic prowess.
• First NFL Game in Louisiana Superdome The Houston Oilers defeated the New Orleans Saints 13-7 in the inaugural NFL game at the newly constructed Louisiana Superdome, marking a significant milestone for the stadium and both teams.
• Mahesh Babu's Birth Mahesh Babu, a prominent Indian actor who would become a major star in Telugu cinema, was born on this date, marking the beginning of a significant career in the Indian film industry.
• Donna Caponi Young Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Professional golfer Donna Caponi Young secured victory at the Colgate European Ladies Golf Open, highlighting her competitive excellence in women's professional golf during the mid-1970s.

Events in 1975

August 09, 1975: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 09, 1975

Newspapers from Aug. 09, 1975

August 09, 1975 was a Saturday and it was the 221st day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 1975 can also be written as 8/9/1975 in the US and as 9/8/1975 in UK and Europe.

August 09, 1975 in August 1975 calendar

Famous people born on August 09, 1975:

• Mahesh Babu

  Mahesh Babu is a highly acclaimed Telugu cinema superstar known for his versatile acting and significant contributions to Indian film...

• Brian Fuentes

Famous people born in 1975

Famous people born on August 9th

Famous people died on August 09, 1975:

• Dmitri Shostakovich

  Renowned 20th-century Russian composer who created groundbreaking symphonies and string quartets while navigating the complex political...

• Dmitrij Dmitrievič Šostakovič

Famous people who died in 1975

Famous people who died on August 9th

August 09, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 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 09, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 09, 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 09, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 09, 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 9th is Leo.

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August 09, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 09, 1975 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 09, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 08:38 am and setting at 09:39 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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Someone born on August 09, 1975 is:

49 years 8 months old,

or 596 months and 23 days old,

or 2594 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18164 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 09, 1975?

There are 99 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 1975?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 09, 1975.

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