1975 (AD 1975) Historical Timeline & Archive

Explore biographies of historical figures born or commemorated in 1975 (AD 1975) from the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia.

Notable Figures in 1975 (AD 1975) (23)

  • 50 Cent (Born: 1975-07-06) — Iconic rapper, actor, and entrepreneur known for raw storytelling and business acumen.
  • Angelina Jolie (Born: 1975-06-04) — Acclaimed American actress, filmmaker, and dedicated global humanitarian.
  • Bob Wills (Died: 1975-05-13) — Founder of Western Swing, James Robert Wills led the legendary Texas Playboys.
  • Bradley Cooper (Born: 1975-01-05) — Versatile American actor and filmmaker known for dramatic depth and musical contributions.
  • Chiang Kai-shek (Died: 1975-04-05) — Revolutionary leader of the Republic of China, governing from 1925 to 1975.
  • Dmitri Shostakovich (Died: 1975-08-09) — Master Soviet composer known for symphonies and operas, navigating political turmoil.
  • Drew Barrymore (Born: 1975-02-22) — Iconic actress, entrepreneur, and media personality known for her diverse career.
  • Eisaku Satō (Died: 1975-06-03) — Long-serving Japanese Prime Minister, known for the return of Okinawa and Nobel Peace Prize.
  • Francisco Franco (Died: 1975-11-20) — Spanish military general and politician who ruled Spain from 1939 until his death in 1975.
  • George Paget Thomson (Died: 1975-09-10) — Experimental physicist known for the discovery of electron diffraction by crystals.
  • Haile Selassie (Died: 1975-08-27) — Emperor of Ethiopia, a pivotal figure in modern Ethiopian history and the Solomonic dynasty.
  • Hannah Arendt (Died: 1975-12-04) — Influential political theorist known for 'the banality of evil' and totalitarianism.
  • Jason Sudeikis (Born: 1975-09-18) — Versatile American actor and comedian known for SNL and the global hit, Ted Lasso.
  • Kwasi Kwarteng (Born: 1975-05-26) — British Conservative politician, former Chancellor of the Exchequer, and MP for Spelthorne.
  • Liz Truss (Born: 1975-07-26) — British politician who served as Prime Minister in 2022, leading the Conservative Party.
  • Michael Bublé (Born: 1975-09-09) — Canadian pop icon known for reviving the Great American Songbook with traditional standards.
  • Microsoft (Born: 1975) — Global tech giant known for Windows, Office, and pioneering cloud computing services.
  • Natalie Imbruglia (Born: 1975-02-04) — Australian singer-songwriter known for hits like "Torn" and her work in soap operas and film.
  • Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (Died: 1975-08-15) — Founding President of Bangladesh and leading figure in Bengali nationalism.
  • Ta-Nehisi Coates (Born: 1975-09-30) — Acclaimed author and journalist known for essays on race, history, and American culture.
  • Taika Waititi (Born: 1975-08-16) — Acclaimed New Zealand filmmaker, actor, and comedian known for blending comedy with historical and cultural themes.
  • Tiger Woods (Born: 1975-12-30) — American professional golfer, regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time.
  • Umm Kulthum (Died: 1975-02-03) — The legendary Egyptian singer, dubbed 'The Voice of Egypt' and 'Planet of the East'.