What happened on Saturday June 28, 1975?

About June 28th, 1975, in brief:

  • Historical events: In a significant blow to press freedom, the Indian government imposed the most stringent press censorship since the country's independence. This occurred against the backdrop of widespread anti-government protests during the period known as the Emergency, effectively silencing media criticism and restricting journalistic independence.
  • Day of the week: June 28th, 1975 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Love Will Keep Us Together by The Captain and Tennille
  • #1 UK song: Whispering Grass by Windsor Davies & Don Estelle
  • Popular movie: Salon Kitty directed by Tinto Brass

More about June 28th, 1975? See below for more news and curiosities on June 28th, 1975.

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June 28, 1975: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 28, 1975:

  • India's Press Censorship During Emergency In a significant blow to press freedom, the Indian government imposed the most stringent press censorship since the country's independence. This occurred against the backdrop of widespread anti-government protests during the period known as the Emergency, effectively silencing media criticism and restricting journalistic independence.
  • David Bowie Releases 'Fame' David Bowie released the iconic song 'Fame' on June 28, 1975, a groundbreaking track co-written with John Lennon that would become his first number-one single in the United States. The song represented a pivotal moment in Bowie's musical evolution, blending rock and funk influences.
  • Lee Trevino Struck by Lightning Professional golfer Lee Trevino and his playing partners were struck by lightning during the Western Open tournament in Illinois. Despite the dramatic incident, Trevino suffered only minor burns, highlighting the unpredictable and dangerous nature of outdoor sports.
  • South African Rugby Victory In a decisive rugby match in Pretoria, the South African national rugby team defeated France with a commanding score of 33-18, demonstrating their rugby prowess during this period.

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June 28, 1975: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 28, 1975?


June 28, 1975 was a Saturday and it was the 179th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 28, 1975 can also be written as 6/28/1975 in the US and as 28/6/1975 in UK and Europe.

June 28, 1975 in June 1975 calendar

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Who was born on June 28, 1975?


Famous people born on June 28, 1975:

  • Tobey Maguire

    Hollywood actor famous for portraying Spider-Man in Sam Raimi's trilogy, with a successful career spanning multiple critically acclaimed...

  • Jon Nödtveidt

    Swedish black metal musician, founder of the influential bands Dissection and Ophthalmia, known for his significant impact on the extreme...

  • Ning Baizura

    Malaysian actress and producer known for her contributions to the local entertainment industry.

  • Teju Cole

    Acclaimed Nigerian-American writer, novelist, and photographer known for his innovative literary works exploring complex cultural and...

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June 28, 1975: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 28, 1975:

  • Rod Serling
    Rod Serling

    Legendary television writer and host of 'The Twilight Zone', Rod Serling was a pioneering screenwriter who transformed television...

  • Serge Reding

    Belgian weightlifter and world champion who tragically died from cardiac arrest in the Philippines during an international event.

  • Constantinos Apostolou Doxiadis

    Greek architect (b. 1913).

  • Michail Šumilov

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June 28, 1975: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 28, 1975 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 23rd and June 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

June 28, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 28, 1975 was Love Will Keep Us Together by The Captain and Tennille, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

  1. - Love Will Keep Us Together youtube
  2. - When Will I Be Loved youtube
  3. - Wildfire youtube
  4. - I'm Not Lisa youtube
  5. - Love Won't Let Me Wait youtube

June 28, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 28, 1975 was Whispering Grass by Windsor Davies & Don Estelle, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

  1. - Whispering Grass youtube
  2. - I'm Not In Love youtube
  3. - Three Steps To Heaven youtube
  4. - The Hustle youtube
  5. - Stand By Your Man youtube

June 28, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 28, 1975 was Look At Me (I'm In Love) by The Moments, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

  1. - Look At Me (I'm In Love)
  2. - Give The People What They Want
  3. - Slippery When Wet
  4. - The Hustle
  5. - Just A Little Bit Of You
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June 28, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 28th is Cancer.

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June 28, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 28, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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June 28, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 28, 1975 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 28, 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 June 28, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 10:48 pm and setting at 11:18 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 23, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Jul 23, 1975.

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How old is someone born on June 28, 1975?


Someone born on June 28, 1975 is:

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 28, 1975?

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