Historical Events
- Four Ulster Volunteer Force members killed after a bomb they are carrying prematurely explodes in Farrenlester, near Coleraine
- The Ulster Volunteer Force kill 7 civilians in a series of attacks across Northern Ireland; 6 were Catholic civilians and 1 was a Protestant civilian
Famous Deaths
- Kumaraswami Kamaraj, Indian political leader, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (b. 1903)
- Wade Crosby, American actor (Sign of Wolf, Tales of Robin Hood), dies at 70
About October 2, 1975
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 8 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra
Holidays: Gandhi Jayanti (India)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Fame - David Bowie
#1 Song: Hold Me Close - David Essex
