What happened on Tuesday September 16, 1975?

Here's what happened on September 16, 1975:

• Portugal Approves Democratic Constitution A national referendum in Portugal successfully approved a new constitution, marking a pivotal moment in the country's transition to a democratic system after years of authoritarian rule.
• Papua New Guinea Gains Independence Papua New Guinea officially achieved independence from Australia, becoming a sovereign nation and celebrating its first National Day, marking the end of colonial administration and the beginning of self-governance.
• African Nations Join United Nations Cape Verde Islands, Mozambique, and Sao Tome and Principe were admitted as new members of the United Nations, expanding global representation and marking significant milestones in post-colonial international diplomacy.
• MiG-31 Interceptor Maiden Flight The first prototype of the Mikoyan MiG-31 high-speed, high-altitude interceptor aircraft completed its maiden flight, representing a significant advancement in Soviet military aviation technology during the Cold War era.
• Historic Baseball Performance In a remarkable baseball game, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Chicago Cubs with an extraordinary 22-0 score. Rennie Stennett achieved a rare feat by going 7-for-7 at the plate, a historic performance in Major League Baseball.

Events in 1975

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

Magazines from Sep. 16, 1975

Newspapers from Sep. 16, 1975

September 16, 1975 was a Tuesday and it was the 259th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 16, 1975 can also be written as 9/16/1975 in the US and as 16/9/1975 in UK and Europe.

September 16, 1975 in September 1975 calendar

Famous people born on September 16, 1975:

• Shannon Noll

  Shannon Noll is a prominent Australian country and pop singer who rose to fame through the first season of Australian Idol in 2003.

• Jason Leffler

  Jason Leffler was an accomplished American race car driver who competed in NASCAR and IndyCar series before his tragic death in a sprint car...

• Amy Price-Francis
• Gal Friedman
• Craig Zobel

Famous people born in 1975

Famous people born on September 16th

Famous people died on September 16, 1975:

• Arturo Policaro

Famous people who died in 1975

Famous people who died on September 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 16, 1975 was Fame by David Bowie, according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

1. David Bowie - Fame
2. Glen Campbell - Rhinestone Cowboy
3. Janis Ian - At Seventeen
4. John Denver - I'm Sorry
5. The Isley Brothers - Fight The Power (Part 1)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 16, 1975 was Sailing by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

1. Rod Stewart - Sailing
2. Roger Whittaker - The Last Farewell
3. Leo Sayer - Moonlighting
4. David Essex - Hold Me Close
5. Jasper Carrott - Funky Moped / Magic Roundabout

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 16, 1975 was It Only Takes A Minute by Tavares, according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

1. Tavares - It Only Takes A Minute
2. Peoples Choice - Do It Any Way You Wanna
3. The Pointer Sisters - How Long (Betcha' Got A Chick On The Side)
4. Graham Central Station - Your Love
5. The Spinners - They Just Can't Stop It the (Games People Play)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 16th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 16, 1975 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 16, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 04:56 pm and setting at 03:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 21, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Sep 20, 1975.

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Your place in the Universe on September 16, 1975

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Someone born on September 16, 1975 is:

49 years 7 months old,

or 595 months and 28 days old,

or 2591 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18138 days old,

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

There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 16th 2025.

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

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

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