What happened on Wednesday April 16, 1975?

Here's what happened on April 16, 1975:

• Khmer Rouge Capture of Phnom Penh The Khmer Rouge, led by Pol Pot, captured Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, marking a pivotal moment in the Cambodian Civil War. This event signaled the beginning of a brutal regime that would lead to the Cambodian Genocide, resulting in the deaths of approximately 1.5-2 million people through execution, forced labor, starvation, and systematic persecution.
• Soviet Political Reshuffling Alexander Shelepin, a prominent Soviet political figure, was removed from the 16-member Politburo of the Soviet Communist Party. This personnel change reflected the ongoing power dynamics and internal political maneuvering within the Soviet leadership during the mid-1970s.

Events in 1975

April 16, 1975: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 16, 1975

Newspapers from Apr. 16, 1975

April 16, 1975 was a Wednesday and it was the 106th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 1975 can also be written as 4/16/1975 in the US and as 16/4/1975 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 1975 in April 1975 calendar

Famous people born on April 16, 1975:

• Sean Maher

  American actor known for roles in television series like 'Firefly' and 'The Playboy Club'.

• Kelli O'Hara

  Acclaimed Broadway and Tony Award-winning singer and actress known for her exceptional performances in musical theater.

• Keon Clark

  Former NBA player renowned for his exceptional shot-blocking skills during his professional basketball career.

• Antonino Cannavacciuolo
• Diego Alonso
• Karl Yune
• Flávio Canto
• Tiago Ferreira

Famous people born in 1975

Famous people born on April 16th

Famous people died on April 16, 1975:

• Richard Walzer

Famous people who died in 1975

Famous people who died on April 16th

April 16, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 1975 was Philadelphia Freedom by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

1. Elton John - Philadelphia Freedom
2. B.J. Thomas - (Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song
3. Minnie Riperton - Lovin' You
4. Ringo Starr - No No Song
5. Tony Orlando and Dawn - He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)

April 16, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 16, 1975 was Bye Bye Baby by Bay City Rollers, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

1. Bay City Rollers - Bye Bye Baby
2. The Sweet - Fox On The Run
3. Peter Shelley - Love Me Love My Dog
4. Guys 'N' Dolls - There's A Whole Lot Of Loving
5. Bobby Goldsboro - Honey

April 16, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 1975 was L-O-V-E (Love) by Al Green, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

1. Al Green - L-O-V-E (Love)
2. The Temptations - Shakey Ground
3. Barry White - What Am I Gonna Do With You
4. Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Once You Get Started
5. Bloodstone - My Little Lady

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 16, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 16, 1975 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 April 16, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 09:30 am and setting at 12:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 27, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Apr 25, 1975.

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Your place in the Universe on April 16, 1975

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Someone born on April 16, 1975 is:

50 years and 28 days old,

or 600 months and 28 days old,

or 2613 weeks

or 18291 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 16, 1975?

There are 337 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1975?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 16, 1975.

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