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October 17, 1975 was the 290th day of the year 1975, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.
Is October 17, 1975 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 17, 1975, who was born and died on October 17, 1975, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 1975, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bad Blood by Neil Sedaka), movies (e.g. Salon Kitty, directed by Tinto Brass), TV series (e.g. Saturday Night Live) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 17th, 1975 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 17, 1975?
- October 17, 1975: What happened on that day?
- October 17, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 17, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 17, 1975?
- October 17, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 17, 1975: What famous people died on that day?
- October 17, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 17, 1975: Number 1 song on that day
- October 17, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 17, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 17, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 17, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 17, 1975?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1975?
- Who was the Pope on October 17, 1975?
What day of the week was October 17, 1975?
October 17, 1975 was a Friday and it was the 290th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 17, 1975 can also be written as 10/17/1975 in the US and as 17/10/1975 in UK and Europe.
October 17, 1975: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 17, 1975:
- Bee gees maurice gibb weds yvonne spencely
- Un passes resolution saying zionism is a form of racism
October 17, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 17, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 17th, 1975 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 17, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 17, 1975 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 04:49 pm and setting at 05:39 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 20, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Oct 20, 1975.
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Who was born on October 17, 1975?
Famous people born on October 17, 1975:
![Vina Morales]()
Vina MoralesSinger and actress from the philippines.
- Kellie Martin
Kellie martin is an american actress known for her roles in the tv series 'life goes on' and 'er'.
- Tess Asplund
Swedish political activist known for her anti-racism protests.
- Francis Bouillon
American-canadian ice hockey player.
- Jericó Abramo Masso
Mexican politician.
- Janne Aikala
Finnish murder victim (d. 1986).
- Despina Olympiou
Greek-cypriot singer.
- Safet Osja
- Samuel Slovák
- Radek Sňozík
- McLain Ward
- Adrián Terrazas González
- Roberto Angelini
- Stewart Bola
- Anne Kremer
- Omar Monti
- Marcin Nowak
- Macarena Tondreau
Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:
![Smita Patil]()
Smita PatilRenowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
![Felicity Jones]()
Felicity JonesFelicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...
![Wyclef Jean]()
Wyclef JeanWyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.
![Montgomery Clift]()
Montgomery CliftFilm actor (from here to eternity).
![Rob Marshall]()
Rob MarshallAmerican choreographer and director producer.
![Margot Kidder]()
Margot KidderMargot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.
![Evel Knievel]()
Evel KnievelAmerican daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.
![Mike Judge]()
Mike JudgeAmerican voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.
![Jean Arthur]()
Jean ArthurAmerican singer and actress (d. 1991).
October 17, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 48 years 6 months old,
or 582 months and 8 days old,
or 2531 weeks and 6 days old,
or 17723 days old,
if you were born on October 17, 1975.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 17, 1975?
There are 175 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 1975?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 17, 1975.
October 17, 1975: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 17, 1975:
- Sandrino Contini Bonacossi
What famous deaths happened on October 17th?
Famous deaths on October 17th:
![Danièle Delorme]()
Danièle DelormeFrench actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.
![Teresa Brewer]()
Teresa BrewerAmerican jazz and pop singer (born 1931).
![Levi Stubbs]()
Levi StubbsAmerican baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).
![Joan Hickson]()
Joan HicksonBritish actress (born in 1906).
![John Stuart]()
John StuartActor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).
![Anne Crawford]()
Anne CrawfordActress from israel-english (d. 1956).
- Nathanyl Chopin
Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.
- Elijah Cummings
Elijah Cummings was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S.
- Chadric Chopin
Chadric Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era, known for his innovative and expressive piano compositions.
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October 17, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 17, 1975:
- United States - Black Poetry Day
- UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
- French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
- R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
October 17, 1975: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 17, 1975 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 13th and October 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 17, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1975 was Bad Blood by Neil Sedaka, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.
October 17, 1975: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 17, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Neil Sedaka - Bad Blood
- John Denver - Calypso
- Jefferson Starship - Miracles
- Eagles - Lyin' Eyes
- Sweet - Ballroom Blitz
October 17, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1975 was Hold Me Close by David Essex, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.
October 17, 1975: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 17, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- David Essex - Hold Me Close
- Art Garfunkel - I Only Have Eyes For You
- The Drifters - There Goes My First Love
- Morris Albert - Feelings
- The Chi-Lites - It's Time For Love
October 17, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 1975 was They Just Can't Stop It the (Games People Play) by The Spinners, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.
October 17, 1975: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 17, 1975 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Spinners - They Just Can't Stop It the (Games People Play)
- Faith, Hope And Charity - To Each His Own
- Sly Stone - I Get High On You
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - Money
- B.T. Express - Give It What You Got/Peace Pipe
October 17, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 17, 1975 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Salon Kitty
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Helmut Berger, Ingrid Thulin, Teresa Ann Savoy, John Steiner
Country: United States of America
Hester Street
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Joan Micklin Silver
Starring: Steven Keats, Carol Kane, Mel Howard, Dorrie Kavanaugh
Zorro
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Duccio Tessari
Starring: Alain Delon, Enzo Cerusico, Ottavia Piccolo, Giacomo Rossi Stuart, Adriana Asti, Giampiero Albertini, Stanley Baker, Marino Masé, Moustache , Paulino Rita
Country: Italy
The Teasers
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Michele Massimo Tarantini
Starring: Gloria Guida, Giuseppe Pambieri, Gianfranco D'Angelo, Gisella Sofio
One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Milos Forman
October 17, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 17, 1975 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Saturday Night Live
Release year: 1975
Written by: Lorne Michaels
Starring: Don Pardo, Lenny Pickett, Darrell Hammond
Country: United States of America
In Good Company
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Paul Weitz
Fawlty Towers
Release year: 1975
Starring: John Cleese, Prunella Scales, Andrew Sachs, Connie Booth
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The New Tom & Jerry Show
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Charles A. Nichols
Floris von Rosemund
Release year: 1975
October 17, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 17, 1975 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Moneychangers
By: Arthur Hailey
Arthur Hailey's #1 New York Times Bestseller takes readers behind the bronze doors at a major American bank to the secret world Ben Roselli, president and CEO of First Mercantile American.
Humboldt'S Gift
By: Saul Bellow
"I consider it a work of genius, I believe it The Work of a Genius. I find it brilliant, magnificent, etc.
Winning Through Intimidation
By: Robert J. Ringer
If you have ever been left behind, you will appreciate the rewards you can reap when you take initiative in all areas of your life.
Ragtime
By: E. L. Doctorow
The Modern Library selected Ragtime as one of the 100 greatest novels of all-time. Published in 1975, Ragtime revolutionized our notion of what a novel can be.
Shogun
By: James Clavell
An English adventurer. A Japanese warlord who is invincible. Beautiful woman caught between two worlds, one of which is love.
October 17, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 17, 1975 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Crash 'N Score
Jet Fighter
Panther
pedit5
Gun Fight
Who was the US President on October 17, 1975?
On October 17, 1975 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1975?
On October 17, 1975 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 17, 1975?
On October 17, 1975 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 17th?
October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on October 17th, such as:
- 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),
What happened in 1975?
1975 was filled with very interesting events such as
- 48th National Spelling Bee: Hugh Tosteson wins spelling incisor
- British population agrees to European Common Market membership
- Egypt President Sadat reopens Suez Canal
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What was the calendar for October 1975?
October 1975 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
