What happened on Friday November 28, 1975?

Here's what happened on November 28, 1975:

• Microsoft Name First Used Bill Gates used the name 'Micro-soft' (for microcomputer software) in a letter to Paul Allen, which would later become the globally recognized technology giant Microsoft. The company was officially registered as a trademark on November 26, 1976.
• East Timor Declares Independence from Portugal On November 28, 1975, East Timor officially declared its independence from Portuguese colonial rule, marking a significant moment in the decolonization of Southeast Asia. This declaration was a pivotal step in the nation's struggle for self-determination, though the path to true sovereignty would be complex and challenging.
• Radioactive Discharge at Apra Harbor The submarine tender USS Proteus (AS-19), while disabled, discharged radioactive coolant water into Apra Harbor, Guam. Geiger counter readings at two public beaches showed radiation levels at 100 millirems/hour, which was 50 times the allowable dose, raising significant environmental and health concerns.
• Last Live Soap Opera Broadcasts Two long-running American soap operas, 'As the World Turns' and 'The Edge of Night', aired their final live episodes, marking the end of an era in live television broadcasting and transitioning to pre-taped productions.
• Wings Release Music Medley Paul McCartney's band Wings released a medley combining 'Venus & Mars' and 'Rock Show' from their album 'Venus and Mars', contributing to the band's musical legacy in the mid-1970s.

Events in 1975

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

Magazines from Nov. 28, 1975

Newspapers from Nov. 28, 1975

November 28, 1975 was a Friday and it was the 332nd day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 28, 1975 can also be written as 11/28/1975 in the US and as 28/11/1975 in UK and Europe.

November 28, 1975 in November 1975 calendar

Famous people born on November 28, 1975:

• Sunny Mabrey

  American actress known for roles in films and television, including 'Species III' and 'Blue Crush'.

Famous people born in 1975

Famous people born on November 28th

Famous people died on November 28, 1975:

• Peder Furubotn

  Norwegian communist and anti-nazi resistance leader (b. 1890).

• Erico Verissimo
• Pietro Barone

Famous people who died in 1975

Famous people who died on November 28th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 28, 1975 was Fly, Robin, Fly by Silver Convention, according to the music chart for the week November 24th and November 30th.

1. Silver Convention - Fly, Robin, Fly
2. K.C and the Sunshine Band - That's The Way (I Like It)
3. Elton John - Island Girl
4. Captain and Tennille - The Way I Want To Touch You
5. The Staple Singers - Let's Do It Again

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 28, 1975 was Space Oddity by David Bowie, according to the music chart for the week November 24th and November 30th.

1. David Bowie - Space Oddity
2. Billy Connolly - DIVORCE
3. Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody
4. Hot Chocolate - You Sexy Thing
5. Roxy Music - Love Is The Drug

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 28, 1975 was That's The Way (I Like It) by KC And The Sunshine Band, according to the music chart for the week November 24th and November 30th.

1. KC And The Sunshine Band - That's The Way (I Like It)
2. The O'Jays - I Love Music (Part 1)
3. The Staple Singers - Let's Do It Again
4. Al Green - Full Of Fire
5. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Part Time Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 28th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 28, 1975 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 28, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 01:45 am and setting at 02:06 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 18, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Dec 18, 1975.

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Your place in the Universe on November 28, 1975

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Someone born on November 28, 1975 is:

49 years 5 months old,

or 593 months and 16 days old,

or 2580 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18065 days old,

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

There are 198 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday November 28th 2025.

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

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

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