Born in August 1975 - Zodiac Signs, Personality and Horoscopes

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What happened in August 1975

• August 1, 1975: The Helsinki Accords, officially recognizing Europe's national borders and human rights, are signed in Finland, promoting peace and cooperation in the region.
• August 8, 1975: The Banqiao Dam in China's Henan Province fails due to Typhoon Nina, resulting in catastrophic flooding and the loss of over 200,000 lives, highlighting the importance of disaster preparedness and infrastructure safety.
• August 11, 1975: Governor Mário Lemos Pires of Portuguese East Timor abandons the capital Dili, following a coup and the outbreak of civil war between UDT and Fretilin, leading to political instability and violence in the region.
• August 15, 1975: Founder President Sheikh Mujibur Rahman of Bangladesh is assassinated during a coup led by Major Syed Faruque Rahman, resulting in political turmoil and instability in the country.
• August 20, 1975: NASA launches the Viking 1 planetary probe toward Mars as part of the Viking program, marking a significant milestone in space exploration and the search for life on other planets.
• August 24, 1975: Officers responsible for the military coup in Greece in 1967 are sentenced to death in Athens, later commuted to life imprisonment, highlighting the consequences of authoritarian rule and the importance of upholding democratic principles.
• August 25, 1975: The Victoria Falls Conference between Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smith and the United African National Council is held, officiated by Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda and South African Prime Minister John Vorster, aimed at resolving the Rhodesian conflict and promoting peace and stability in the region.