What happened this day in history October 1, 1975

What are the important events that happened on October 1, 1975? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

October 1, 1975: Facts & Myths About This Day

October 1, 1975 is the 274th day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 91 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is September 18, 1975 – a Wednesday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 50,376 hours has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘dihectaheptacontatetragon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $7,774.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Libra is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Opal is the modern birthstone for this month. Jasper is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Rabbit is the mythical animal and Wood is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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October 1, 1975 Historical Events

  • 1975
    The Seychelles gain internal self-government. The Ellice Islands split from Gilbert Islands and take the name Tuvalu.
  • 1975
    Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.

Who were born on October 1, 1975?

  • 1975
    Chulpan Khamatova, Russian actress
  • 1975
    Kim Suna, Korean actress
  • 1975
    Zoltán Sebescen, German footballer

Who died on October 1, 1975?

  • 1975
    Al Jackson, Jr., American drummer (Booker T. & the M.G.'s) (b. 1935)

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