Page 2: Historical Events In 1975

Jan 19   China published a new constitution that adopted the precepts and policies of Mao Tse-tung.   

Jan 20   5th NFL Pro Bowl NFC beats AFC 17-10   

Jan 20   Franz Andre, Belgian conductor, dies at 81   

Jan 21   Marie Lohr, actress (Pygmalion, Small Hotel, Escapade), dies at 84.   

Jan 22   Klaas Voskuil, Dutch journalist, dies at 79.   

Jan 23   "Barney Miller" premieres on ABC TV   

Jan 23   Karel Paul van der Mandele, director (Rotterdam Bank), dies at 94   

Jan 23   The situation comedy Barney Miller, starring Hal Linden in the title role, debuts ABC TV.   

Jan 24   Larry Fine, actor (3 Stooges), dies at 72   

Jan 24   quickest Earth-bound object, 7200 kph, in vacuum centrifuge, England.   

Jan 25   Vivien Kellems, TV hostess (The Power of Women), dies at 78   

Jan 26   Lubov Orlova, actress (Moscow Laughs, Man of Music, Tanya), dies at 72   

Jan 29   inaugural Annual Comedy Awards of the Year hosted by Alan King.   

Jan 29   W I win Fifth Test against India to take exciting series 3-2   

Jan 30   Boris Blacher, German composer (Purloined Letter), dies at 72.   

Jan 30   In this year, Ontario starts Wintario lottery to raise money for sports, recreation and cultural activities and facilities.   

Jan 31   Barry Manilow's "Mandy" goes gold   

Jan 31   In this year, John Lennon releases "#9 Dream"   

Feb 01   "Hoppy, Gene and Me" by Roy Rogers peaks at #65   

Feb 01   "Men on the Moon" closes at Little Theater NYC after 5 performances   

Feb 01   Otis Francis Tabler is inaugural open homosexual to get security clearance to work for the Defense Department.   

Feb 01   Richard Wattis, actor (Dick and Duchess, Liberace), dies at 62   

Feb 02   Army offensive against rebels in Eritrea Ethiopia   

Feb 02   US female Figure Skating championship won by Dorothy Hamill.   

Feb 02   US male Figure Skating championship won by Gordon McKellen Jr   

Feb 03   John Secondari, newscaster (Open Hearing), dies at 55.   

Feb 04   A strong earthquake rocks Guatemala and Honduras, killing more than 22000 people   

Feb 04   In Northeastern China a 7.4 earthquate caused heavy damage and casualties reported in Yingkou-Haicheng area   

Feb 06   US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site   

Feb 07   Brendan Fay, actor (Hustler, Man on a Swing), dies at 54.   

Feb 08   1800 Unification church couples' wed in Korea   

Feb 08   Martyn Green, actor (Gilbert and Sullivan, Mikado), dies at 75.   

Feb 09   Constant Burniaux, Belgian art historian (L'amour Vivre), dies at 82.   

Feb 09   Soyuz 17 returns to Earth   

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Jan 02   Chris Cheney, Australian musician (The Living End) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 02   Doug Robb, American singer (Hoobastank) was born in the year 1975.   

Jan 02   On this day in history birth of dax Shepard, American actor   

Jan 02   Reuben Thorne, New Zealand rugby union player was born in the year 1975.   

Jan 18   Derek Smith, linebacker (Washington Redskins) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 21   In the year 1975 birth of anette Oldenborg, Miss Universe-Denmark (1996)   

Jan 21   Faghma Absalom, Miss Universe-Namibia (1996) was born in the year 1975.   

Jan 21   On this day in history birth of willem Korsten, Dutch soccer player (Vitesse)   

Jan 01   On this day in history arthur Pierson, actor/director (Hat Check Girl), dies at 73   

Jan 03   Milton J Cross, TV announcer (Met Opera Auditions), dies at 87 in the year 1975.   

Jan 04   Carlo Levi, Italian writer (Parole Sono Pietre), dies at 72 in the year 1975.   

Jan 05   Don Wilson, pitcher (Astro), dies at 29 of carbon monoxide poisoning on this day in history.   

Jan 06   Noel Madison, actor (Jitterbugs, Black Raven), dies at 77 on this day in history.   

Jan 08   On this day in history anthony Warde, actor (Big Punch, Buck Rogers), dies at 66   

Jan 09   In the year 1975 john Slater, actor (Deadlock, 3 on a Spree), dies at 58   

Jan 11   Max Lorenz, German heldentenor famous for Wagner roles (b. 1901) died in the year 1975.