What happened on Thursday March 13, 1975?

Here's what happened on March 13, 1975:

• Vietnam War: Central Highlands Evacuation South Vietnam President Nguyen Van Thieu orders the evacuation of the Central Highlands, triggering a massive and tragic exodus known as the 'Convoy of Tears'. This event marked a critical turning point in the Vietnam War, with troops and civilians fleeing in desperation as North Vietnamese forces advanced.
• Death of Ivo Andrić, Nobel Laureate Ivo Andrić, a prominent Serbo-Croatian writer and Nobel Prize in Literature laureate, passed away. Known for his significant contributions to literature, particularly his novel 'The Bridge on the Drina', Andrić was a key figure in 20th-century Yugoslav literature.
• First Chili's Restaurant Opens The first Chili's restaurant was established in Dallas, Texas, marking the beginning of what would become a significant American casual dining chain. Founded by Larry Lavine, this restaurant would eventually grow into a nationwide restaurant franchise.

Events in 1975

March 13, 1975: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 13, 1975

Newspapers from Mar. 13, 1975

March 13, 1975 was a Thursday and it was the 72nd day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 13, 1975 can also be written as 3/13/1975 in the US and as 13/3/1975 in UK and Europe.

March 13, 1975 in March 1975 calendar

Famous people born on March 13, 1975:

• Mark Clattenburg

  Prominent English Premier League football referee known for officiating high-profile international matches and major tournaments.

Famous people born in 1975

Famous people born on March 13th

Famous people died on March 13, 1975:

• Ivo Andric

  Nobel Prize-winning Yugoslav novelist known for works like 'The Bridge on the Drina'.

• Jean Del Val

Famous people who died in 1975

Famous people who died on March 13th

March 13, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 13, 1975 was Black Water by The Doobie Brothers, according to the music chart for the week March 10th and March 16th.

1. The Doobie Brothers - Black Water
2. Frankie Valli - My Eyes Adored You
3. LaBelle - Lady Marmalade (Voulez-Vous Coucher Avec Moi)
4. Olivia Newton-John - Have You Never Been Mellow
5. Minnie Riperton - Lovin' You

March 13, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 13, 1975 was If by Telly Savalas, according to the music chart for the week March 10th and March 16th.

1. Telly Savalas - If
2. Bay City Rollers - Bye Bye Baby
3. Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel - Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)
4. Fox - Only You Can
5. Guys 'N' Dolls - There's A Whole Lot Of Loving

March 13, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 13, 1975 was Supernatural Thing - Part I by Ben E. King, according to the music chart for the week March 10th and March 16th.

1. Ben E. King - Supernatural Thing - Part I
2. B.T. Express - Express
3. Earth, Wind & Fire - Shining Star
4. Eddie Kendricks - Shoeshine Boy
5. Minnie Riperton - Lovin' You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 13th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 13, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 13, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 13, 1975 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 13, 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 March 13, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 07:06 am and setting at 08:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 26, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Mar 27, 1975.

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Your place in the Universe on March 13, 1975

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Someone born on March 13, 1975 is:

50 years 2 months old,

or 602 months

or 2617 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18324 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 13, 1975?

There are 304 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 13th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 13, 1975?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on March 13, 1975.

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