What happened on Wednesday September 17, 1975?

Here's what happened on September 17, 1975:

• Space Shuttle Enterprise First Rollout On September 17, 1975, NASA unveiled the first space shuttle orbiter, Enterprise (OV-101), marking a pivotal moment in space exploration history. This prototype shuttle, named after the iconic starship from Star Trek, was designed as a test vehicle to validate the shuttle's atmospheric flight and landing capabilities. The rollout at Rockwell International's facility in Palmdale, California, represented a significant milestone in the Space Shuttle program, which would revolutionize space travel for the next three decades.
• Constantine Maroulis Birth Constantine Maroulis, an American singer and actor, was born on September 17, 1975. He gained national recognition as a finalist on the popular television show American Idol in 2005, which launched his career in entertainment. Maroulis later transitioned to Broadway, receiving a Tony Award nomination for his role in the rock musical 'Rock of Ages'.

Events in 1975

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

Magazines from Sep. 17, 1975

Newspapers from Sep. 17, 1975

September 17, 1975 was a Wednesday and it was the 260th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 17, 1975 can also be written as 9/17/1975 in the US and as 17/9/1975 in UK and Europe.

September 17, 1975 in September 1975 calendar

Famous people born on September 17, 1975:

• Jimmie Johnson

  Jimmie Johnson is a legendary NASCAR driver who won seven Cup Series championships, establishing himself as one of the most successful...

• Austin John

  Austin John is an actor best known for his role in the popular mockumentary sitcom 'The Office', which gained significant cultural...

• Constantine Maroulis

  Constantine Maroulis is a talented Broadway performer and American Idol finalist known for his dynamic stage presence and musical...

• Alessandro Siani

Famous people born in 1975

Famous people born on September 17th

Famous people died on September 17, 1975:

• Krešimir Baranović
• Vladimir Kragić

Famous people who died in 1975

Famous people who died on September 17th

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

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 17, 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 17th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 17, 1975 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 17, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 05:25 pm and setting at 04:55 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 17, 1975

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Someone born on September 17, 1975 is:

49 years 7 months old,

or 595 months and 27 days old,

or 2591 weeks

or 18137 days old,

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

There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 17th 2025.

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

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

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