Historical Events
- Six Catholic civilians are killed in a Ulster Volunteer Force gun and grenade attack on Strand Bar in Belfast, North Ireland
Famous Birthdays
- Marcie Alberts, American basketball player (Cleveland Rockers), born in Wooster, Ohio
Famous Deaths
Josephine Baker
Josephine Baker, American-French song and dance revue artist (Folies-Bergere), actress, and civil rights activist, dies of a cerebral hemorrhage at 68
1975 Highlights
About April 12, 1975
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 2 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Philadelphia Freedom - The Elton John Band
#1 Song: Bye Bye Baby - Bay City Rollers