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October 28, 1975 was the 301st day of the year 1975, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is October 28, 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 28, 1975, who was born and died on October 28, 1975, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 28, 1975, which were the most popular songs (ex. Island Girl by Elton John), movies (e.g. Salon Kitty, directed by Tinto Brass), TV series (e.g. Wonder Woman) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 28th, 1975 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 28, 1975?
- October 28, 1975: What happened on that day?
- October 28, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 28, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 28, 1975?
- October 28, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 28, 1975: What famous people died on that day?
- October 28, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 28, 1975: Number 1 song on that day
- October 28, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 28, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 28, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 28, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 28, 1975?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 28, 1975?
- Who was the Pope on October 28, 1975?
What day of the week was October 28, 1975?
October 28, 1975 was a Tuesday and it was the 301st day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 28, 1975 can also be written as 10/28/1975 in the US and as 28/10/1975 in UK and Europe.
October 28, 1975: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 28, 1975:
- Calvin murphy (houston) begins nba free throw streak of 58 games
- Cleveland metroparks assume operating responsibilities for zoo
October 28, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 28th is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio 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 28, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 28, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 28th, 1975 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 28, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 28, 1975 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 28, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 11:18 pm and setting at 01:49 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 20, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Nov 18, 1975.
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Who was born on October 28, 1975?
Famous people born on October 28, 1975:
- Daniela Urzi
Argentinian model.
- Shelton Jackson
Known as Swizz Beatz, a Grammy-winning music producer and rapper.
- Aron Ralston
Celebrity.
- Martin Kupka
- Mirko Pagliarini
- Juan Manuel Locatelli
- Adrian Durston
- Katarina Maloča
- Andrea Bearzi
- Simone Corrente
Whose famous birthday is on October 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 28th:
![Julia Roberts]()
Julia RobertsAmerican actress.
![Joaquin Phoenix]()
Joaquin PhoenixJoaquin phoenix is a highly acclaimed actor known for his roles in films such as 'gladiator', 'walk the line', and 'joker'.
![Frank Ocean]()
Frank OceanFrank ocean is a grammy-winning singer-songwriter known for his soulful r&b music and for being one of the first major artists to come out...
![Eros Ramazzotti]()
Eros RamazzottiItalian guitarist and singer-songwriter.
![Dennis Franz]()
Dennis FranzDennis Franz is an American actor best known for his role as Detective Andy Sipowicz on the television series NYPD Blue.
![Troian Bellisario]()
Troian BellisarioAmerican singer and actress, best known for her role as spencer hastings on abc family's pretty little liars.
![Lauren Holly]()
Lauren HollyBristol, pennsylvania -- actress (picket fences).
![Daphne Zuniga]()
Daphne ZunigaSan francisco, california -- actress.
![Evelyn Waugh]()
Evelyn WaughBritish novelist, best known for his book "decline and fall", published in september 1928.
![Annie Potts]()
Annie PottsAmerican actress with supporting and light leading roles.
October 28, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 48 years 5 months old,
or 581 months and 26 days old,
or 2530 weeks
or 17710 days old,
if you were born on October 28, 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 28, 1975?
There are 188 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 28, 1975?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 28, 1975.
October 28, 1975: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 28, 1975:
- Oliver Nelson
American saxophonist, clarinet player, and composer (b. 1932).
- Georges Carpentier
French pro boxer, starting at 14 as a footboxer.
- Angelo La Barbera
- Benediktas Rutkūnas
- Stan Stutz
- Franz Marszalek
- Edith Woodford-Grimes
- Dario Maestrini
- Ettore Maria Margadonna
- Réjane Desrameaux
What famous deaths happened on October 28th?
Famous deaths on October 28th:
![Matthew Perry]()
Matthew PerryCanadian-American actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the sitcom Friends.
![James MacArthur]()
James MacArthurAmerican actor (born 1937).
![Morey Amsterdam]()
Morey AmsterdamAmerican actor, singer, and screenwriter (d. 1996).
![Alice Brady]()
Alice BradyActress (my man godfrey gay divorcee), died at 46.
![Constance Dowling]()
Constance DowlingActress (blind spot) dies at 49 from cardiac arrest.
![Gerard Kelly]()
Gerard KellyScottish actor (born 1959).
![Jimmy Makulis]()
Jimmy MakulisGreek-german singer (d. 2007).
- Cicilia Chiang
Renowned Chinese-American restaurateur and cookbook author.
- Savita
Indian dentist who died tragically in Ireland due to complications from a septic miscarriage, sparking debates on abortion laws.
- Kathleen Booth
Pioneering computer scientist known for her work on compilers and programming languages.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 28th
October 28, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 28, 1975:
- St. Anastasia II
- St. Remigius
- Greece - Oxi (No) Day
- Czechoslovakia - gains its independence from Austria-Hungary (1918); Holiday in the Czech Republic, Remembrance Day in Slovakia.
- Also see October 28 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- St. Salvius
- St. Abraham
- R.C. Saints - October 28th is the feast day of the following Roman Catholic Saints: Saint Jude (a.k.a Saint Thaddaeus or "of James")
- St. Eadsin
- St. Simon the Zealot (erroneously a.k.a. "the Canaanite")
Saints celebrated on October 28, 1975:
- Saint Godwin
October 28, 1975: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 28, 1975 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 27th and November 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 28, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 28, 1975 was Island Girl by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.
October 28, 1975: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 28, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 27th and November 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elton John - Island Girl
- John Denver - Calypso
- Jefferson Starship - Miracles
- Eagles - Lyin' Eyes
- Spinners - They Just Can't Stop It (Games People Play)
October 28, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 28, 1975 was Hold Me Close by David Essex, according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.
October 28, 1975: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 28, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 27th and November 2nd. 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 28, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 28, 1975 was Sweet Sticky Thing by Ohio Players, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.
October 28, 1975: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 28, 1975 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 27th and November 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ohio Players - Sweet Sticky Thing
- War - Low Rider
- Faith, Hope And Charity - To Each His Own
- The Impressions - Same Thing It Took
- Silver Convention - Fly, Robin, Fly
October 28, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 28, 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
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
One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Milos Forman
Hester Street
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Joan Micklin Silver
Starring: Steven Keats, Carol Kane, Mel Howard, Dorrie Kavanaugh
The Teasers
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Michele Massimo Tarantini
Starring: Gloria Guida, Giuseppe Pambieri, Gianfranco D'Angelo, Gisella Sofio
October 28, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 28, 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:
Wonder Woman
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Patty Jenkins
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
October 28, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 28, 1975 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Power!
By: Michael Korda
This article explains the nature, uses, rewards, and purposes of power. It also describes how power was achieved and used by different adepts
Bring On The Empty Horses
By: David Niven
David Niven is a well-known actor in Britain. He was the archetypal English gentleman and starred in more than ninety films. He is also a great chronicler.
Looking for Mr. Goodbar
By: Judith Rossner
Based on a true story, Looking for Mr. Goodbar is the #1 New York Times Bestseller. It's a story about love, power, and death during 1970s sexual revolution.
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.
Money
By: John Kenneth Galbraith
This book combines a history of money, monetary institutions, and an analysis of how money has changed in economic analysis and policy.
October 28, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 28, 1975 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Crash 'N Score
Destruction Derby
Hi-way
Doctor Pong
Gun Fight
Who was the US President on October 28, 1975?
On October 28, 1975 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 28, 1975?
On October 28, 1975 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 28, 1975?
On October 28, 1975 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 28th?
October 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:
- 2018 - Pittsburgh synagogue shoots: american online payments company paypal bans gab, a social media site that is associated with the alt-right movement. joyent, gab’s american hosting provider, says they will end their service tomorrow. after it was revealed that robert bowers was one of the 11 suspects in the deaths yesterday, the move was taken.
- 2017 - 28 october 2017 mogadishu bombings. two car bombs explode near mogadishu's national theater, killing at least 25 people. this attack comes two weeks after hundreds were killed in a similar attack. islamist group al-shabaab claims responsibility.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: battle of mosul (2016): un reports that 232 civilians were killed in and around mosul by the islamic state of iraq (and the levant).
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.
