Historical Events
People's Choice Awards
1st People's Choice Awards: John Wayne & Barbra Streisand win (Motion Pictures) and Alan Alda, Telly Savalas & Mary Tyler Moore win (TV)
Music Premiere
Larry Grossman and Hal Hackady's historical musical comedy "Goodtime Charley", based on King Charles VII of France, and starring Joel Grey, opens at Palace Theater, NYC; runs for 104 performances
Music History
Linda McCartney is charged in US with possession of marijuana
1975 History
Famous Birthdays
- Albert Fields, American rocker (Party-Rodeo, That's Why), born in Gary, Indiana
- Danica McKellar, actress (Winnie Cooper-Wonder Years) [or Jan 3]
About March 3, 1975
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 6 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Have You Never Been Mellow - Olivia Newton-John
#1 Song: If - Telly Savalas