Historical Events
- Papua New Guinea gains independence from Australia (National Day)
- Pittsburgh second baseman Rennie Stennett is second to hit 7-for-7 in a 9-inning MLB game as Pirates rout Chicago Cubs, 22-0 at Wrigley Field
- The first prototype of the MiG-31 interceptor makes its maiden flight.
Famous Birthdays
- Kip Harkrider, American baseball infielder (Olympic bronze 1996), born in Carthage, Texas
Famous Deaths
- Irene Hayes, Ziegfeld girl and businesswoman (b. 1896)
About September 16, 1975
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 8 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Fame - David Bowie
#1 Song: Sailing - Rod Stewart
