1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1975th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 975th year of …

Historical events from year 1975. Learn about 575 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1975 or search by date or keyword.

What happened in the year 1975 in history? Famous historical events that shook and changed the world. Discover events in 1975.

Mar 16, 2025 · Things were grim for Vietnam and Cambodia; transport disasters struck in England and the Great Lakes, and a household name in computing first appeared. Read on for more on …

Apr 23 President Ford announces that the Vietnam War is "finished as far as America is concerned."

Jan 29, 2025 · Half a century ago, the Vietnam War came to an end with the fall of Saigon, the blockbuster movie Jaws was released, and U.S. President Gerald Ford escaped two …

Pol Pot and Khmer Rouge take over Cambodia (April). The city of Saigon is surrendered and remaining Americans are evacuated, ending the Vietnam War (April 30). American merchant …

Feb 12, 2015 · On September 18, 1975, Hearst, who was at this point a fugitive, was captured and arrested in San Francisco. The Cincinnati Reds won the 1975 World Series by beating the …

Nov 26, 2024 · A fateful year for the international order, three crucial events took place in 1975 that define superpower competition today.

Aug 27, 2025 · UCLA dominates the court, and the Reds take the World Series. 1975 saw the world react, adapt, and push forward. If you want to delve deeper with original reports of what …