What happened on Monday March 17, 1975?

Here's what happened on March 17, 1975:

• South Vietnamese Forces Retreat in Vietnam War In a significant turning point of the Vietnam War, South Vietnamese forces withdrew from three provinces, effectively surrendering strategic territory to North Vietnamese troops who substantially outnumbered them. This retreat effectively disrupted South Vietnamese supply routes and signaled a critical moment in the conflict's final stages.
• Valeri Muratov Sets Speed Skating World Record Soviet speed skater Valeri Muratov achieved a remarkable world record in the 1000-meter event, completing the distance in an impressive time of 1:16.92, showcasing exceptional athletic performance in international competition.
• Andrew Martin, Canadian Professional Wrestler Andrew "Test" Martin, a notable Canadian professional wrestler, was born on this date, who would later become known for his career in professional wrestling organizations.

Events in 1975

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

Magazines from Mar. 17, 1975

Newspapers from Mar. 17, 1975

March 17, 1975 was a Monday and it was the 76th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 1975 can also be written as 3/17/1975 in the US and as 17/3/1975 in UK and Europe.

March 17, 1975 in March 1975 calendar

Famous people born on March 17, 1975:

• Justin Hawkins

  Lead singer of the rock band The Darkness, known for their retro-glam rock style and hit single 'I Believe in a Thing Called Love'.

• Gina Holden

  Canadian actress who has appeared in various television series and films, including roles in horror and sci-fi genres.

• Natalie Zea

  American actress best known for her roles in TV series like 'Justified' and 'The Following'.

• Puneeth Rajkumar

  Renowned Kannada actor, singer, and producer who was a major star in the South Indian film industry and widely loved by fans.

• Test

  Canadian-american wrestler (d. 2009).

Famous people born in 1975

Famous people born on March 17th

Famous people died on March 17, 1975:

• Bertil Nordenskjöld

Famous people who died in 1975

Famous people who died on March 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 1975 was My Eyes Adored You by Frankie Valli, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 17, 1975 was If by Telly Savalas, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 17, 1975 was Shining Star by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

1. Earth, Wind & Fire - Shining Star
2. Ben E. King - Supernatural Thing - Part I
3. Eddie Kendricks - Shoeshine Boy
4. Minnie Riperton - Lovin' You
5. Tavares - Remember What I Told You To Forget

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th 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 17, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 17, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 09:08 am and setting at 11:55 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 17, 1975

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Someone born on March 17, 1975 is:

50 years 1 month old,

or 601 months and 26 days old,

or 2617 weeks and 1 day old,

or 18320 days old,

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

There are 308 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 17th 2026.

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

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

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