Historical Events
- "Three For Money" debuts on NBC-TV
- Jackie Wilson, slips into an irreversible coma; he dies in 1984
- Sharon Dahlonega Raiford Bush becomes American television's first African-American weathercaster.
- Soul singer Jackie Wilson suffers a heart attack while singing on stage at the Latin Casino in Cherry Hill, New Jersey; he survives, but never fully recovers
- USSR performs underground nuclear test
- WGPR-TV Detroit, 1st Black-owned station in US, began broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Albert Celades, Spanish football player (Barcelona, Real Madrid), born in Barcelona, Spain
- Heather Pease, American synchronized swimmer (Olympic gold 1996), born in Monterey, California
Famous Deaths
Casey Stengel (1890-1975)
American Baseball HOF outfielder (World Series 1921, 22 NY Giants) and manager (7 x World Series NY Yankees; NY Mets 1st manager), dies of cancer at 85
About September 29, 1975
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 8 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Fame - David Bowie
#1 Song: Hold Me Close - David Essex
