Historical Events
Belmont Stakes
107th Belmont: Bill Shoemaker aboard Avatar wins in 2:28.2
- Fire in prison hospital at Sanford, Florida, kills 10 prisoners and 1 guard
- Tony Orlando & Dawn receives gold record for "He Don't Love You"
- UK House of Commons is broadcast live by radio for first time
Famous Birthdays
Andrew Symonds (1975-2022)
Australian cricket all-rounder (26 Tests, 2 x 100, 10 x 50, HS 162no, 24 wickets; Queensland CA, Kent CCC, Deccan Chargers), born in Birmingham, England
- Otto Addo, Ghanaian German footballer and manager, born in Hamburg, Germany
- Paul Agostino, Australian soccer forward (18 caps; 1860 Munich 248 games), born in Adelaide, Australia
Famous Deaths
- David Frederick Barlow, English composer, dies at 48
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights
About June 9, 1975
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 49 years and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sister Golden Hair - America
#1 Song: Whispering Grass - Windsor Davies & Don Estelle
