Historical Events
Music History
Covers of both Time & Newsweek magazines feature rock singer Bruce Springsteen
Famous Birthdays
- Igor Lumpert, Slovene jazz-fusion saxophonist (The Sidewinders), born in Novo Mesto, Yugoslavia
Famous Deaths
- H. V. Porter, American basketball coach and administrator (created fan-shaped backboard; moulded basketball, rules films), dies at 84
- Rex Stout, American detective writer (Nero Wolfe), dies at 88
1975 Highlights
About October 27, 1975
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 7 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Scorpio
Holidays: Labour Day (New Zealand), October Bank Holiday (Ireland), Veterans Day (United States)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Island Girl - Elton John
#1 Song: I Only Have Eyes For You - Art Garfunkel
