Historical Events
Assassination Attempt
First assassination attempt on US President Gerald Ford by Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme in Sacramento, California
- Portugal Prime Minister Vasco Gonçalves dismissed
- Wings release single "Letting Go"
Famous Birthdays
- Charles Greywolf [David Vogt], German heavy metal guitarist and record producer (Powerwolf), born in Berus, West Germany
- George Boateng, Dutch footballer, born in Nkawkaw, Ghana
- Rod Barajas, Mexican-American baseball player, born in Ontario, California
Famous Deaths
- Georg Ots, Estonian baritone singer,m and actor, dies of a brain tumor at 55
About September 5, 1975
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 6 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rhinestone Cowboy - Glen Campbell
#1 Song: Sailing - Rod Stewart
