What happened on Thursday December 11, 1975?

Here's what happened on December 11, 1975:

• First Pro Football Player Comes Out as Gay Dave Kopay, a former NFL running back who played for six different teams, became the first professional football player to publicly acknowledge his homosexuality. This groundbreaking moment represented a significant milestone for LGBTQ+ representation and visibility in professional sports.
• Yankees Acquire Key Players in Major Trade The New York Yankees completed a significant trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates, acquiring second baseman Willie Randolph, pitcher Dock Ellis, and pitcher Ken Brett in exchange for George "Doc" Medich. This trade would prove pivotal in reshaping the Yankees' roster and strategic lineup for the upcoming seasons.
• US Postal Rate Increase The United States Postal Service increased first-class postage rates from 10 cents to 13 cents, reflecting ongoing economic adjustments and inflation during the mid-1970s.

Events in 1975

December 11, 1975: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 11, 1975

Newspapers from Dec. 11, 1975

December 11, 1975 was a Thursday and it was the 345th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 11, 1975 can also be written as 12/11/1975 in the US and as 11/12/1975 in UK and Europe.

December 11, 1975 in December 1975 calendar

Famous people born on December 11, 1975:

• Solenn Poivre d'Arvor

  French media personality known for her candid public discussion about her battle with anorexia in the early 1990s.

• Daouda Karaboue
• Samantha Maloney

Famous people born in 1975

Famous people born on December 11th

Famous people died on December 11, 1975:

• Lee Wiley

  Renowned American jazz singer of the swing era, known for her distinctive vocal style and influential recordings in the 1930s and 1940s.

• Nihal Atsız

  Nihal Atsız was a significant Turkish nationalist author, poet, and philosopher who played an important role in Turkish intellectual and...

Famous people who died in 1975

Famous people who died on December 11th

December 11, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 11, 1975 was Fly, Robin, Fly by Silver Convention, according to the music chart for the week December 8th and December 14th.

1. Silver Convention - Fly, Robin, Fly
2. The Staple Singers - Let's Do It Again
3. Jigsaw - Sky High
4. K.C and the Sunshine Band - That's The Way (I Like It)
5. Bay City Rollers - Saturday Night

December 11, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 11, 1975 was Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, according to the music chart for the week December 8th and December 14th.

1. Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody
2. Laurel & Hardy With The Avalon Boys featuring Chill Wills - The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine
3. Hot Chocolate - You Sexy Thing
4. Greg Lake - I Believe In Father Christmas
5. The Stylistics - Na Na Is The Saddest Word

December 11, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 11, 1975 was Let's Do It Again by The Staple Singers, according to the music chart for the week December 8th and December 14th.

1. The Staple Singers - Let's Do It Again
2. Al Green - Full Of Fire
3. The O'Jays - I Love Music (Part 1)
4. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Part Time Love
5. Ohio Players - Love Rollercoaster

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 11th is Sagittarius.

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

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December 11, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 11, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 11, 1975 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 11, 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 December 11, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 12:20 pm and setting at 01:17 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on December 11, 1975

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Someone born on December 11, 1975 is:

49 years 4 months old,

or 592 months and 12 days old,

or 2575 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18031 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 11, 1975?

There are 232 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 11, 1975?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 11, 1975.

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