What happened on Saturday November 29, 1975?

About November 29th, 1975, in brief:

  • Historical events: Bill Gates first uses the name 'Micro-soft' (a portmanteau of 'microcomputer' and 'software') in a letter to his business partner Paul Allen, marking an early milestone in the founding of what would become one of the world's most influential technology companies.
  • Day of the week: November 29th, 1975 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Fly, Robin, Fly by Silver Convention
  • #1 UK song: Space Oddity by David Bowie
  • Popular movie: Salon Kitty directed by Tinto Brass

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November 29, 1975: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 29, 1975:

  • Birth of the Name 'Microsoft' Bill Gates first uses the name 'Micro-soft' (a portmanteau of 'microcomputer' and 'software') in a letter to his business partner Paul Allen, marking an early milestone in the founding of what would become one of the world's most influential technology companies.
  • Education for All Handicapped Children Act U.S. President Gerald Ford signed the landmark Education for All Handicapped Children Act, mandating that states provide free, appropriate public education for children with disabilities, a significant step towards inclusive education and equal rights.
  • Hawaii Earthquake and Tsunami A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Hawaii, triggering a near-field tsunami. The seismic event caused extensive ground cracking and subsidence, resulting in two fatalities and 19 injuries at Halape Beach Park.
  • Death of Graham Hill, Formula 1 Champion Graham Hill, a renowned British motor racing driver and two-time Formula 1 world champion, passed away. Hill was a significant figure in motorsports during the 1960s, known for his exceptional driving skills and achievements in racing.

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November 29, 1975: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was November 29, 1975?


November 29, 1975 was a Saturday and it was the 333rd day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 29, 1975 can also be written as 11/29/1975 in the US and as 29/11/1975 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on November 29, 1975?


Famous people born on November 29, 1975:

  • Younis Khan

    Legendary Pakistani cricketer known for his exceptional batting skills and significant contributions to international cricket.

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November 29, 1975: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on November 29, 1975:

  • Graham Hill

    Graham Hill was a legendary British Formula One racing driver who won two World Championships and is considered one of the most accomplished...

  • Tony Brise
  • Heinrich Grüber
  • Emanuele Morselli
  • Willem van Loon

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November 29, 1975: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 29, 1975 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 24th and November 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

November 29, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 29, 1975 was Fly, Robin, Fly by Silver Convention, according to the music chart for the week November 24th and November 30th.

  1. - Fly, Robin, Fly youtube
  2. - That's The Way (I Like It) youtube
  3. - Island Girl youtube
  4. - The Way I Want To Touch You youtube
  5. - Let's Do It Again youtube

November 29, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 29, 1975 was Space Oddity by David Bowie, according to the music chart for the week November 24th and November 30th.

  1. - Space Oddity youtube
  2. - DIVORCE youtube
  3. - Bohemian Rhapsody youtube
  4. - You Sexy Thing youtube
  5. - Love Is The Drug youtube

November 29, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 29, 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. - That's The Way (I Like It)
  2. - I Love Music (Part 1) youtube
  3. - Let's Do It Again youtube
  4. - Full Of Fire
  5. - Part Time Love
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November 29, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 29th 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 29, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 29, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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November 29, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on November 29, 1975 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 29, 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 29, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 02:56 am and setting at 02:46 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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How old is someone born on November 29, 1975?


Someone born on November 29, 1975 is:

49 years 5 months old,

or 593 months and 10 days old,

or 2579 weeks and 6 days old,

or 18059 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 29, 1975?

There are 204 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday November 29th 2025.

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