What happened on Saturday June 28, 1975?

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.

Events in 1975

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

Magazines from Jun. 28, 1975

Newspapers from Jun. 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

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...

Famous people born in 1975

Famous people born on June 28th

Famous people died on June 28, 1975:

• 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

Famous people who died in 1975

Famous people who died on June 28th

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. The Captain and Tennille - Love Will Keep Us Together
2. Linda Ronstadt - When Will I Be Loved
3. Michael Murphey - Wildfire
4. Jessi Colter - I'm Not Lisa
5. Major Harris - Love Won't Let Me Wait

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. Windsor Davies & Don Estelle - Whispering Grass
2. 10cc - I'm Not In Love
3. Showaddywaddy - Three Steps To Heaven
4. Van McCoy - The Hustle
5. Tammy Wynette - Stand By Your Man

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. The Moments - Look At Me (I'm In Love)
2. The O'Jays - Give The People What They Want
3. Commodores - Slippery When Wet
4. Van McCoy And The Soul City Symphony - The Hustle
5. Michael Jackson - Just A Little Bit Of You

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

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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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Someone born on June 28, 1975 is:

49 years 10 months old,

or 598 months and 2 days old,

or 2600 weeks and 4 days old,

or 18204 days old,

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

There are 59 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 28, 1975?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 28, 1975.

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