What happened on Thursday April 17, 1975?

Here's what happened on April 17, 1975:

• Fall of Phnom Penh to Khmer Rouge The Cambodian Civil War reached its dramatic conclusion as Communist insurgents (Khmer Rouge) captured Phnom Penh, effectively ending the five-year conflict. This pivotal moment marked a significant turning point in Cambodian history, leading to profound and tragic consequences for the nation.
• US Evacuation from Cambodia Operation Eagle Pull commenced as the United States strategically closed its embassy in Cambodia and initiated the evacuation of all American citizens. Military helicopters from the aircraft carrier USS Hancock and 180 U.S. Marines from the amphibious assault ship USS Okinawa were deployed to Phnom Penh during this critical diplomatic withdrawal.
• Death of Josephine Baker Josephine Baker, the legendary African-American dancer who became an international icon and achieved remarkable fame in France, passed away at the age of 68. Known for her groundbreaking performances and civil rights activism, Baker was a trailblazing artist of the 20th century.
• Death of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a distinguished philosopher, scholar, and statesman who served as the Second President of India from 1962 to 1967, died at the age of 86. Renowned for his intellectual contributions to philosophy and education, Radhakrishnan was a significant figure in post-independence India.

Events in 1975

April 17, 1975: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 17, 1975

Newspapers from Apr. 17, 1975

April 17, 1975 was a Thursday and it was the 107th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 17, 1975 can also be written as 4/17/1975 in the US and as 17/4/1975 in UK and Europe.

April 17, 1975 in April 1975 calendar

Famous people born on April 17, 1975:

• Gabriel Soto

  Popular Mexican telenovela actor known for roles in numerous television series and films, with significant recognition in Latin American...

• Stefano Fiore
• José Luis Martínez-Almeida

Famous people born in 1975

Famous people born on April 17th

Famous people died on April 17, 1975:

• Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

  Indian philosopher and politician, 2nd president of india (b. 1888).

• Maria Pastori

Famous people who died in 1975

Famous people who died on April 17th

April 17, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 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 17, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 17, 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 17, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 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 17th is Aries.

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April 17, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 17, 1975 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 17, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 10:30 am and setting at 01:25 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 17, 1975

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Someone born on April 17, 1975 is:

50 years and 27 days old,

or 600 months and 27 days old,

or 2612 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18290 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 17, 1975?

There are 338 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1975?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 17, 1975.

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