Famous Birthdays
- Gillian Iliana Waters, American actress, born in Los Angeles, California
- Greg Strause, American visual effects creator, born in Waukegan, Illinois
Famous Deaths
- Paul Beaver, American experimental, electronic, and psychedelic rock Moog synthesizer player (Beaver & Krause), dies of a cerebral aneurysm at 49
- Thor Johnson, American conductor (Cincinnati Symphony, 1947-58; Nashville Symphony, 1967-75), dies at 61
1975 Highlights
About January 16, 1975
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 8 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Mandy - Barry Manilow
#1 Song: Down Down - Status Quo
