Historical Events
- 129th Grand National: Irish combination of jockey Tommy Carberry aboard L'Escargot wins by 15 lengths from 7/2 favourite and 1973-74 winner Red Rum
- Robert Wilson and Alan Lloyd's musical theatre work "A Letter for Queen Victoria" closes at ANTA Theater, NYC, after 18 performances
- Soyuz 18A launch aborted short of orbit; cosmonauts return safely
Famous Birthdays
- Caitlin Moran, English journalist and broadcaster (Celebrity Watch), born in Brighton, England
- John Hartson, Welsh footballer
Famous Deaths
Chiang Kai-shek (1887-1975)
Chinese political and military leader who served as the leader of the Republic of China (1928-75), dies at 87
- Inez Courtney, American stage and screen actress (The 13th Man; Crime Ring; The Raven), dies at 77
- Ralph Austin Bard, U.S. Navy Undersecretary, who wanted to warn Japan before using the atomic bomb, dies at 91
- Victor Marijnen, Dutch politician (Prime Minister of the Netherlands 1963-65), dies at 58
About April 5, 1975
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 4 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Music Charts
#1 Song: Lovin' You - Minnie Riperton
#1 Song: Bye Bye Baby - Bay City Rollers
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