Historical Events
- Star in Cygnus goes nova becoming 4th brightest in sky
Famous Birthdays
- Dante Basco, Filipino-American actor, born in Pittsburg, California
- Kyle Cook, American rock guitarist, and banjo player (Matchbox Twenty - "Bent"; "Unwell"), born in Frankfort, Kentucky
Famous Deaths
Éamon de Valera (1882-1975)
Irish republican politician and President of Ireland (1937-48, 51-54, 57-59), dies at 92
- Leland T. Weed, American singer and actor, dies at 74
1975 Highlights
About August 29, 1975
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 9 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Get Down Tonight - KC And The Sunshine Band
#1 Song: Can't Give You Anything (But My Love) - The Stylistics
