First Irish EEC Presidency
Begins Ireland's first Presidency of the Council only two years after joining the Community.
Historical events in 1975
858 historical records
January 197537 historical events
Watergate Seven
Acquitted of all charges.
Watergate Cover-Up Trial
Is acquitted while other defendants in the Watergate cover-up trial are convicted.
Watergate Cover-Up Conviction
Is convicted in the Watergate cover-up trial of conspiracy to obstruct justice, obstruction of justice and perjury.
Nationalization
The iron ore industry is nationalized before the oil sector is brought under state ownership
Beatles, The
The Beatles final dissolution takes place
Beatles, The
The Beatles final dissolution takes place
Marriage
John and Yoko are reunited
Beatles, The
The Beatles final dissolution takes place
Beatles, The
The Beatles final dissolution takes place
Siege of Phuoc Long
The NV attack on Phuoc Long starts the 3rd Indochina War
Economy of Great Britain
OPEC agrees to a 10 percent increase in the price of crude oil, triggers huge inflation
Inflation
OPEC agrees to a 10 percent increase in the price of crude oil, triggers huge inflation
Manager
Clough makes a quick return to management with Nottingham Forest, who at the time are a Second Division side, joined by Peter Taylor
Manager
Clough makes a quick return to management with Nottingham Forest, who at the time are a Second Division side, joined by Peter Taylor
Ulster Speech
Addresses South Down Unionists on Ulster and the constitutional questions facing Northern Ireland.
Constitutional Convention Speech
Speaks at a United Ulster Unionist rally on proposals for a Northern Ireland Constitutional Convention.
Congress of National Peoples
Delivers his last speech at the 4th National Peoples Congress
Grand Design
Speaks of his "Grand Design" to modernize China
Four Modernizations
Deng Xiaoping supports Zhou Enlai's Four Modernizations programme against radical opposition
Agreement of Alvor
The Alvor Agreement grants Angola independence from Portugal on November 11, ending the war for independence while marking the transition to civil war
Independence of Angola
The Alvor Agreement grants Angola independence from Portugal on November 11, ending the war for independence while marking the transition to civil war
Agreement of Alvor
The Alvor Agreement grants Angola independence from Portugal on November 11, ending the war for independence while marking the transition to civil war. Goes to Portugal & agrees to form a coaltion Government with Roberto & Savimbi
Independence of Angola
The Alvor Agreement grants Angola independence from Portugal on November 11, ending the war for independence while marking the transition to civil war
Agreement of Alvor
The Alvor Agreement grants Angola independence from Portugal on November 11, ending the war for independence while marking the transition to civil war
Independence of Angola
The Alvor Agreement grants Angola independence from Portugal on November 11, ending the war for independence while marking the transition to civil war
Blood on the Tracks
Releases Blood on the Tracks.
Tangled Up in Blue
Releases Tangled Up in Blue on Blood on the Tracks.
Biological Weapons Convention Ratification Signed
Signs the United States instrument of ratification for the Biological Weapons Convention.
Geneva Protocol Ratification Instruments Signed
Signs the United States instrument of ratification for the 1925 Geneva Protocol.
EEC Referendum Announcement
Announces for the first time in the Commons a referendum will be held on EEC membership
Referendum
Announces for the first time in the Commons a referendum will be held on EEC membership
Referendum
Announces that collective Cabinet responsibility will be relaxed
Four Modernizations Programme
Advocates modernization of agriculture, industry, national defence, and science and technology as long-term state priorities.
Reappointment as Premier
Remains premier following the Fourth National People's Congress despite worsening health.
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
The CIA was worried about the prosecution of Clay Shaw - CIA Director Helms assistant Victor Marchetti revealed in the 1975 that Helms held meetings where he would ask "are we giving them all the help we can?"
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
The CIA was worried about the prosecution of Clay Shaw - CIA Director Helms assistant Victor Marchetti revealed in the 1975 that Helms held meetings where he would ask "are we giving them all the help we can?"
February 197515 historical events
EEC Areas of Agreement Speech
Addresses a public meeting on the EEC as campaigning develops before the 1975 membership referendum.
Election
Margaret Thatcher wins 130 votes, Ted Heath 119 & Hugh Fraser 16, 1st round
Leadership Challenge
Is challenged by Margaret Thatcher in the Conservative leadership contest.
Constitution of Spain
500 Spanish civil servants sign a pro-democracy manifesto
Equal Pay Directive
Supports the Community directive requiring equal pay for men and women.
Member of Parliament
Defeated by Margaret Thatcher
Election
Heaths favoured candidate William Whitelaw loses to Thatcher, 146 to 79
Party Leader
Appointed Leader of the Conservative Party
Shadow Chancellor Appointment
Is appointed Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer and becomes the Conservative Party's principal spokesman on economic and Treasury policy.
Second Jørgensen Premiership
Begins the Second Jørgensen Premiership in Copenhagen and serves as Prime Minister of Denmark.
Hartling Government
The Hartling Government ends in Copenhagen, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Denmark.
Watergate Sentence
Receives a prison sentence of two and a half to eight years following his Watergate cover-up conviction; the sentence is later reduced on appeal.
Physical Graffiti
Releases the double album Physical Graffiti on Swan Song.
Yesterdays
Appears on Yesterdays, a compilation drawing from the band's early catalogue.
Resignation of Edward Richard George Heath
Leaves the Conservative leadership after losing the first ballot to Margaret Thatcher.
March 197548 historical events
League Cup Captaincy
Ross lifts the League Cup after Villa defeats Norwich City.
Aitken Villa League Cup Defender
Aitken brings years of Aston Villa experience to the defence as the team lift the 1975 League Cup under Saunders.
League Cup Winning Goal
Graydon scores from the rebound after his penalty is saved in the League Cup final.
Little Young Villa Cup Final Forward
Little works across the forward line during Villa's 1975 League Cup triumph, the first of two competition wins under Saunders.
Graydon Takes Penalty in Wembley Cup Final
Graydon scores a retaken penalty against Norwich City as Saunders leads Aston Villa to a 1–0 League Cup final victory.
Cumbes Keeps League Cup Final Clean Sheet
Cumbes protects Aston Villa's goal as Saunders's side edge Norwich City 1–0 in the League Cup final.
Second League Cup Victory
Saunders leads Villa to a 1-0 League Cup final victory over Norwich City.
Knighthood
Knighted at Buckingham Palace
Young Americans
Releases Young Americans, shifting toward soul and funk influences during his Philadelphia soul period.
Young Americans
Works on Young Americans as Bowie explores soul and funk with American musicians.
First European Council
Represents Germany at the first meeting formally held under the title European Council.
First Formal European Council
Hosts the first formal meeting of the European Council at Dublin Castle.
Siege of Ban Me Thuot
The north make a succesful attack on Ban Me Thuot in the central highlands
First European Council Meeting
Giscard represented France at the first meeting of the newly created European Council in Dublin.
Renegotiation Results
Reports renegotiated European Community terms before the membership referendum.
Invasion of Vietnam
Thieu decides to abandon all of the highlands, except the Ban Me Thuot region. Leads to a speedy collapse of resistance in the south & an end to the war
Capital Transfer Tax
Finance Act 1975 establishes capital transfer tax on chargeable transfers.
Finance Act
Finance Act 1975 receives Royal Assent, altering duties and public revenue law.
Nationalization
Portuguese banks and insurance companies are nationalized during the revolutionary process
Helios 1 First Solar Perihelion
Uses Helios 1 observations from its first record-setting close approach to investigate solar-wind plasma much nearer the Sun than previous spacecraft.
Invasion of Vietnam
Meets with his commanders at Camranh & orders withdrawal from the Northern Provinces
Third Mercury Flyby
Mariner 10 completes a third Mercury encounter, demonstrating the effectiveness of Colombo's repeat-flyby trajectory.
Mariner 10 Imaging
Mariner 10 obtains some of its highest-resolution Mercury images during the mission's third and closest flyby.
Mercury Magnetosphere
Magnetic measurements from Mariner 10's final close encounter confirm Mercury's internally generated field and magnetospheric structure.
Referendum
In Cabinet votes to dissociate from Labours policy of accepting the yes vote
Referendum
Cabinet votes in favour of the "yes" vote by 16 to 7. Cabinet votes in favour of holding the referendum
Assassination of Herbert Chitepo
Robert Mugabe unilaterally assumes control of ZANU after the assassination of Herbert Chitepo
Death of Herbert Chitepo
Robert Mugabe unilaterally assumes control of ZANU after the assassination of Herbert Chitepo
ZANU
Robert Mugabe unilaterally assumes control of ZANU after the assassination of Herbert Chitepo
Tommy Film Release
Releases the film version of Tommy.
Tommy Film Role
Stars as Tommy in Ken Russell's film.
Social Security Act
Social Security Act 1975 consolidates national insurance contributions and benefit provisions.
Rolling Stones, The
Ronnie Wood joins the Rolling Stones for a recording session in Munich
Capture of Hue
Hue falls to the Communists
Mariner 10 Mission End
Ground controllers turn off Mariner 10's transmitter after the spacecraft exhausts its attitude-control gas following three Mercury encounters.
Succession of King Khalid
Becomes crown prince following King Khalid's accession.
Succession of King Khalid
Succeeds King Faisal as the fourth king of Saudi Arabia.
Biological Weapons Convention Enters Force
The Biological Weapons Convention enters into force, banning development, production and stockpiling of biological and toxin weapons.
Blow by Blow
Produces Blow by Blow, a major instrumental rock album for guitarist Jeff Beck.
Capture of Danang
Danang falls to the Communists
Prime Minister of Turkey
Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey, 2nd term
Advance toward Saigon Ordered
Ordered by the Politburo in Hanoi to push toward Saigon
Meeting
A "financial mechanism" is agreed to prevent Britain from paying the EC too much
European Regional Development Fund
Leads Ireland during the establishment of the European Regional Development Fund, a major Irish Community priority.
Capital Encircled
Khmer Rouge forces surround Phnom Penh as the republic nears collapse
Dick Gregory Evidence Submission
Dick Gregory and associates submitted photographic material to the Rockefeller Commission alleging that Hunt and Sturgis resembled men detained in Dallas.
Rockefeller Inquiry into Dallas Allegation
The Rockefeller Commission investigated claims that Sturgis and E. Howard Hunt had been present near the Kennedy assassination scene.
Spring Offensive Support
Supports the final military campaign that leads to reunification
April 197581 historical events
Saukham Khoy Acting President
Saukham Khoy becomes acting president after Lon Nol leaves Cambodia
Exile of Lon Nol
Resigns and leaves Cambodia before the Khmer Rouge capture Phnom Penh
Ho Chi Minh Campaign
Commands the final North Vietnamese offensive toward Saigon
Sturgis Rockefeller Interview
Sturgis was interviewed during the Rockefeller Commission's examination of allegations connecting him with the Kennedy assassination.
Death of Chiang Kai-Shek
Dies of a heart attack at his Shilin residence in Taipei.
Commons EEC Membership Vote
The Commons votes by 396 to 170 to stay in the EEC
Vietnam Aid Appeal
Asks Congress for emergency aid for South Vietnam
Khmer Rouge
The Khmer Rouge attack Phnom Penh
Siege of Phnom Penh
The Khmer Rouge attack Phnom Penh
Invasion of Kampuchea
The American Ambassador & his staff are evacuated by helicopter from Phnom Penh
Assassination of Ngarta Tombalbaye
13-15 April, killed during a coup led by Felix Malloum, an army Chief of Staff
Coup
13-15 April, killed during a coup led by Felix Malloum, an army Chief of Staff
Death of Ngarta Tombalbaye
13-15 April, killed during a coup led by Felix Malloum, an army Chief of Staff
Outbreak of Lebanese Civil War
Violence following the Ain el-Remmaneh bus incident helps trigger the full-scale Lebanese Civil War, forcing President Suleiman Frangieh to govern as fighting spreads across Beirut and other regions.
Rolling Stones, The
It is announced that Ronnie Wood will join as a guest on the Rolling Stones tour of America
Sikkim Referendum
A referendum in Sikkim produces overwhelming support for ending the monarchy and joining India as a state.
Prime Minister of Chad
Appointed Prime Minister of Chad
Coup
Takes part in the military coup
Head of Armed Forces
Appointed Head of the Armed Forces
April Budget
Healey presents a Budget focused on inflation control, public expenditure restraint and industrial recovery.
Social Contract
Healey uses the Budget to support anti-inflation policy within the Social Contract framework.
Budget
Healey presents a crisis Budget as inflation rises and unemployment worsens.
Income Tax
The Budget raises the basic rate of income tax from 33 percent to 35 percent.
Vice President
Is appointed Vice President of Egypt by President Anwar Sadat.
Head of State Office Begins
Becomes head of state after Khmer Rouge victory and the end of the Khmer Republic
Head of State Office Begins
Becomes nominal head of state after Khmer Rouge victory and the end of the Khmer Republic
Fall of Phnom Penh
Khmer Rouge capture Phnom Penh, beginning Democratic Kampuchea
Capture of Phnom Penh
The Khmer Rouge capture Phnom Penh
Khmer Rouge
The Khmer Rouge captures Phnom Penh. The Khmer Rouge capture Phnom Penh
Siege of Phnom Penh
The Khmer Rouge captures Phnom Penh
Coup
The communist forces of the Khmer Rouge overthrow the Lon Government after a civil war
Khmer Rouge
The communist forces of the Khmer Rouge overthrow the Lon Government after a civil war
Capture of Phnom Penh
The Khmer Rouge capture Phnom Penh
Khmer Rouge
The Khmer Rouge capture Phnom Penh
Evacuation of Cities
Forced evacuation of Phnom Penh population to rural zones
Aryabhata Satellite
During Satish Dhawan's chairmanship, Aryabhata becomes India's first satellite to reach orbit.
Abolition of Currency
Khmer Rouge abolish money, markets, and private property
Capture of Saigon
Captures the last South Vietnamese defense line before Saigon
Paris Peace Accords
Says US Secretary of State Kissinger had tricked him into signing the Paris Peace Agreement two years ago, promising military aid which failed to materialise
Provisional Revolutionary Government
The communist Provisional Revolutionary Government (PRG) has said President Thieu must step down before any peace talks with Saigon could begin
Resignation of Nguyen van Thieu
Nine days after Nguyen Van Thieus resignation, the Vietnam war ends with the fall of Saigon
Resignation of Nguyen van Thieu
On TV & radio address, outgoing President Nguyen Van Thieu says his forces failed to stop the advance of the Vietcong because of lack of funds promised to him by the USA.
Resignation of Nguyen van Thieu
Says US Secretary of State Kissinger had tricked him into signing the Paris Peace Agreement two years ago, promising military aid which failed to materialise.
Resignation of Nguyen van Thieu
The President of South Vietnam is forced to resign accusing the United States of betrayal. The communist Provisional Revolutionary Government (PRG) has said President Thieu must step down before any peace talks with Saigon could begin.
Siege of Saigon
North Vietnamese troops have surrounded Saigon and military expert are predicting the city will fall within weeks if not days. 5 divisions of South Vietnamese infantry troops, a division of US Rangers & 2 brigades of US Marines in position around Saigon are outnumbered by more than 2 ro 1
Resignation of Nguyen Van Thieu
Resigns as South Vietnam collapses under the final offensive
Brief Presidency
Becomes president after Nguyen Van Thieu resigns
Drama
Harold Pinters "No Mans Land," premiers in London
Invasion of Vietnam
Speaking in New Orleans says that the war is "finished"
Assassination of Andreas von Mirbach
Occupation of the West German embassy & murder of Andreas von Mirbach and Dr. Heinz Hillegaart
Assassination of Andreas von Mirbach
Occupation of the West German embassy & murder of Andreas von Mirbach and Dr. Heinz Hillegaart
Siege of Stockholm
The West German embassy in Stockholm was seized by members of the RAF; two of the hostages are murdered as the German Government under Chancellor Helmut Schmidt refuses to give in to their demands
Soap Opera
The Kinks release Soap Opera.
Establishment of DK
Democratic Kampuchea declared under Angkar leadership
Watergate
Hunt eventually spent 33 months in prison at the low-security Federal Prison Camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, on a conspiracy charge, arriving there on April 25, 1975
Watergate
Hunt eventually spent 33 months in prison at the low-security Federal Prison Camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, on a conspiracy charge, arriving there on April 25, 1975.
Watergate
Hunt eventually spent 33 months in prison at the low-security Federal Prison Camp at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, on a conspiracy charge, arriving there on April 25, 1975.
Watergate Imprisonment
Arrives at the federal prison camp at Eglin Air Force Base to serve imprisonment arising from his Watergate conspiracy conviction.
Referendum
Addresses the NEC Conference on Europe but it votes 2 to 1 to stay out of Europe
Social Contract
Presents the Employment Protection Bill as part of Labour's industrial relations programme.
Anfield Testimonial Celebrates Shankly
Liverpool hosted a testimonial honouring Shankly against a Don Revie representative side, allowing supporters to salute the former manager’s transformation of the club.
Saigon Evacuation
Oversees the final US embassy evacuation from Saigon
Death of Charles McMahon
Killed in a rocket attack at Tan Son Nhut during the final evacuation period
Death of Darwin Judge
Killed in a rocket attack at Tan Son Nhut during the final evacuation period
Siege of Saigon
Nine days after Nguyen Van Thieus resignation, the Vietnam war ends with the fall of Saigon
Final Attack on Saigon
Commands one of the main forces attacking Saigon
Agrarian Reforms
Collectivization and forced labor begin nationwide
Fall of Saigon Response
Sees North Vietnam victory as a success for a Soviet backed ally
US Involvement
Faces the fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam War
Siege of Saigon
Ambassador Graham Martin and 7100 US & SV personnel are evacuated
Postwar Provisional Government
Represents the revolutionary government after the collapse of South Vietnam
Postwar Control
Helps consolidate communist control in the South after Saigon falls
Victory Assessment
Celebrates communist victory after decades of war
Surrender of Saigon
Orders South Vietnamese forces to surrender as Saigon falls
Surrender Reception
Receives the surrender of Duong Van Minh at the presidential palace
Victory
North Vietnam achieves victory as Saigon falls
Surrender of Saigon
Orders South Vietnamese forces to surrender
Reunification Policy
Supports policy toward national reunification after the end of the war
SEX
McLaren returns to Britain, by which time he had renamed his King's Road shop SEX, selling S&M (sadomasochistic) style clothing
Unemployment
Unemployment reaches one million, intensifying criticism of the Government's economic management.
Rockefeller Photographic Comparison
The Rockefeller Commission examined photographic comparisons used to claim that Sturgis was one of the three men detained near Dealey Plaza.
May 197517 historical events
Birth of David Robert Joseph Beckham
Birth oof David Robert Joseph Beckham
Child Benefit Bill
The Government advances child benefit legislation as part of family income support reform.
Sikkim Statehood
Sikkim becomes India's twenty-second state.
Thirty-sixth Amendment
The Thirty-sixth Amendment completes Sikkim's admission as a full state of India.
Earls Court
Begins Led Zeppelin's celebrated run of Earls Court concerts.
Earls Court
Performs during Led Zeppelin's major Earls Court concerts.
Trial
Opening day of the Stammheim trial of Baader, Ensslin, Meinhof, and Jan-Carl Raspe began, named after a city district of Stuttgart where it takes place
Red Army Faction
The Stammheim trial of Baader, Ensslin, Meinhof, and Jan-Carl Raspe begins, named after a city district of Stuttgart where it takes place
Trial
Opening day of the Stammheim trial of Baader, Ensslin, Meinhof, and Jan-Carl Raspe began, named after a city district of Stuttgart where it takes place
Trial
Opening day of the Stammheim trial of Baader, Ensslin, Meinhof, and Jan-Carl Raspe began, named after a city district of Stuttgart where it takes place
Red Army Faction
The Stammheim trial of Baader, Ensslin, Meinhof, and Jan-Carl Raspe begins, named after a city district of Stuttgart where it takes place
Trial
Opening day of the Stammheim trial of Baader, Ensslin, Meinhof, and Jan-Carl Raspe began, named after a city district of Stuttgart where it takes place
Trial
Opening day of the Stammheim trial of Baader, Ensslin, Meinhof, and Jan-Carl Raspe began, named after a city district of Stuttgart where it takes place
Second Goal Secures European Cup Defence
Gerd Muller scores Bayern’s second goal against Leeds United, sealing the club’s second consecutive European Cup triumph.
Opening Goal Against Leeds in Paris
Franz Roth breaks the deadlock late in the European Cup final as Bayern defeat Leeds United 2-0 and retain the trophy.
Renegotiation Campaign
Supports continued European Community membership after renegotiation.
Exile of Nguyen van Thieu
Thieu escapes to begin a life in exile, in London, then in Boston
June 197551 historical events
Joins Rolling Stones Tour
Ronnie Wood joins the Rolling Stones on tour before becoming a full member.
Reopening of Suez Canal
Reopens the Suez Canal under Egyptian control after postwar clearance and disengagement agreements.
Reopens the Suez Canal to international navigation
Reopens the Suez Canal to international navigation after clearance and reconstruction.
Suez Canal
Presides over the formal reopening of the Suez Canal after eight years of closure.
Shine On You Crazy Diamond
Syd Barrett unexpectedly visits Abbey Road while Pink Floyd work on material for Wish You Were Here
Economy of Great Britain
The British population agrees to European Common Market membership
Referendum
There is 64.5 percent turnout, 17.4 million vote for continued membership and 8.5 million against membership
Brexit
Holds the referendum in which voters choose to remain in the European Communities.
European Communities Referendum
Leads the government during the referendum in which Jenkins campaigns for continued membership.
Referendum Victory
Welcomes the referendum result confirming Britain's continued European Community membership.
Britain in Europe
Campaigns for a Yes vote in the European Communities referendum.
Constitution of Greece
The new constitution establishes Greece as a presidential parliamentary republic.
US Open
Spains Manuel Orantes wins U.S. Open, beating Jimmy Connors in 3 sets
Thank God Im a Country Boy
"Thank God Im a Country Boy," by John Denver hits #1
1st Olympic Medal
Spains Manuel Orantes wins U.S. Open, beating Jimmy Connors in 3 sets
One of These Nights
Sings on One of These Nights, the album that turns Eagles into international stars.
Election
The Allahabad High Court invalidates Indira Gandhi's 1971 election for electoral malpractice, triggering a major political crisis.
Election
A judge rules the 1971 election victory invalid because of aid by civil servants.
Trial
The Allahabad High Court invalidates Indira Gandhi's 1971 election, intensifying the political confrontation that precedes the Emergency.
Government Ends
His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
Prime Minister
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
Rolling Stones, The
Rolling Stones release a compilation, "Made in the Shade"
Rolling Stones, The
Rolling Stones release a compilation, "Made in the Shade"
Venera 10 Launch
Venera 10 launches as part of a paired orbiter-and-lander mission to Venus.
Cosmos Debut Against Dallas Tornado
Pelé made his Cosmos debut in a widely watched match against Dallas Tornado and scored to mark the beginning of his American career.
Tonight's the Night
Releases Tonight's the Night, shaped by grief over the deaths of Danny Whitten and Bruce Berry.
New York Daily News Interview
In a June 20, 1975, newspaper interview, Sturgis described himself as a spy, a claim that attracted additional attention to his intelligence associations.
Economic Reform
Kabariti participates in economic reform connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
State of Emergency
President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed proclaims a national Emergency on the advice of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
State of Emergency
Indira Gandhi's government begins the Emergency period, during which civil liberties and political opposition are sharply restricted.
Arrests of Opposition Leaders
Opposition leaders and activists are arrested in nationwide raids following the declaration of Emergency.
Independence of Mozambique
A Marxist black state takes over after independence from Portugal, a friendly power
Independence of South Africa
A Marxist black state takes over after independence from Portugal, a friendly power
Marriage
Cher divorces Sonny Bono
Marriage
Cher divorces Sonny Bono
Pink Floyd
Roger Waters pre-empts Punk by spitting at the audience, stunned by his own actions, he starts to think of building a polythene wall between himself and his audience
Election
1st Conservative leader to help contest a by-election, 7.6% swing in favour
Economy of Great Britain
The pound falls 27.6 percent against a basket of currencies. A "no panic" speech indicates complacency
Rehabilitation
Ho Lung is rehabilitated
Alliance China and Kampuchea
Tells Sihanouk, China must build up a "neutral, independent Kampuchea"
Independence of China
Visited by Sihanouk, Chou asserts China must build a "neutral, independent Kampuchea"
Independence of Kampuchea
Visited by Sihanouk, Chou asserts China must build a "neutral, independent Kampuchea"
Neutrality
Visited by Sihanouk, Chou asserts China must build a "neutral, independent Kampuchea". Tells Sihanouk, China must build up a "neutral, independent Kampuchea"
Visited by Sihanouk, Chou asserts China must build a neutral, independent Kampuchea
Visited by Sihanouk, Chou asserts China must build a "neutral, independent Kampuchea"
Referendum Campaign
Campaigns for Britain to remain in the European Communities.
Referendum Campaign
Campaigns for leaving the European Communities during the referendum.
Referendum Campaign
Campaigns for continued membership of the European Communities.
Referendum Campaign
Opposes continued European Community membership during the referendum.
Golden Boot European Golden Shoe
Leads the European Golden Shoe scoring standings with 33 goals for Dinamo Bucharest. His contribution stands out for a remarkable breakthrough season in the Romanian championship.
Rockefeller Assassination Rebuttal
The Rockefeller Commission found no credible evidence supporting allegations that the CIA, E. Howard Hunt, or Frank Sturgis participated in President Kennedy's assassination.
Rockefeller CIA Employment Finding
The Rockefeller Commission reported that Sturgis was not a CIA employee or agent in 1963 or at any other time.
July 197547 historical events
Devaluation
Sterling devaluation increases pressure on Healey to secure stricter wage restraint.
Economy of Great Britain
Healey gives trade unions one week to accept a ten percent limit on pay increases.
Knebworth Festival
Knebworth Festival, Pink Floyd premiere "Wish You Were Here" with the help of Spitfires, pyrotechnics and an exploding plane which flies into the stage, probably the most spectacular gig of the decade
Knebworth Festival
Knebworth Festival, Pink Floyd premiere "Wish You Were Here" with the help of Spitfires, pyrotechnics and an exploding plane which flies into the stage, probably the most spectacular gig of the decade
Coup
Governs as Chief administrator under martial law after deposing Prime Minister Bhutto
MRND Founded
Founds the National Revolutionary Movement for Development.
Single-Party Political System
The party becomes the institutional base of his presidency.
Cabinet Leadership
Leads the cabinet under President Stevens before the office is abolished
Prime Minister Appointed
Appointed Prime Minister after Sorie Ibrahim Koroma leaves office
Pay Policy
Healey supports the 6 pounds weekly limit as part of the anti-inflation package.
Six Pound Pay Limit
Healey supports a voluntary limit of six pounds on weekly pay increases to slow inflation.
Social Contract
Healey backs the six pounds weekly pay limit as part of the anti-inflation package.
Attack on Inflation
The Government accepts a six pound weekly limit for pay settlements in the next pay round.
Economy of Great Britain
Announces the Government's anti-inflation policy
Inflation
Announces the Government's anti-inflation policy
Pay Limit
Announces the need to legislate for statutory pay limits in the Commons
Pay Policy
Announces the Attack on Inflation policy with a flat weekly pay limit.
Social Contract
Announces the Attack on Inflation programme tied to the Social Contract.
Apollo-Soyuz Launch
Finally reaches orbit as docking module pilot on Apollo-Soyuz.
Apollo-Soyuz Launch
Commands the American Apollo spacecraft in the joint mission.
Apollo-Soyuz Launch
Serves as command module pilot on Apollo-Soyuz.
President of Iraq
Appointed President of Iraq, announced by al-Bakr on the eve of 17th July celebrations
Retirement
Officially retires for health reasons
Divorce
Ringo Starr and Maureen Cox divorce
Apollo-Soyuz Docking
Docks Soyuz 19 with the American Apollo spacecraft.
Apollo-Soyuz Docking
Joins Leonov during the first international crewed docking.
Apollo-Soyuz Test Project
Oversees NASA during the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project.
Apollo-Soyuz Call
Speaks with the Apollo-Soyuz crews after docking.
National Liberation Front of Angola (FNLA)
President Gerald Ford approves covert aid to UNITA and the FNLA through Operation IA Feature
Operation IA Feature
President Gerald Ford approves covert aid to UNITA and the FNLA through Operation IA Feature
UNITA
President Gerald Ford approves covert aid to UNITA and the FNLA through Operation IA Feature
Pay Restraint
The Government defends the six pound pay limit as central to reducing inflation.
Pay Policy
The pay policy passes through the Commons by 327 votes to 269.
Economy of Great Britain
Healey moves in the 2nd reading of a Bill to control pay increases, passed by 294 to 16.
Pay Policy
Healey sees pay-control legislation progress after intense Commons debate.
Social Contract
Defends pay-control legislation while stressing union consultation.
Sabotage
Sings on Sabotage as Black Sabbath releases one of its heaviest mid-1970s albums.
Sabotage
Records Sabotage during a period of legal and management pressure around the band.
President of Nigeria
Appointed military Head of State of Nigeria after the overthrow of Yakubu Gowon
Helsinki Meeting with Gerald Ford
Meets Gerald Ford during the European security summit and discusses arms control and bilateral relations.
Capture of Luanda
The MPLA drive the FNLA out of Luanda & the Government collapses
National Liberation Front of Angola (FNLA)
The MPLA drive the FNLA out of Luanda & the Government collapses
Rectification
Deng Xiaoping leads efforts to restore order in railways, industry and education
Emergency Legislation
Parliament passes measures that strengthen executive authority during the Emergency.
Conference of OAU
South Africa is condemned by the African states at the OAU Conference
Declaration of Dar es Salaam
South Africa is condemned by the African states at the OAU Conference
Invasion of Angola
South Africa invades Angola
August 197541 historical events
CSCE
Declaration of Helsinki establishes the Conf on Security & Co-operation in Europe
Declaration of Helsinki
The Declaration establishes the Conference on Security & Co-operation in Europe. Participating States will respect human rights and fundamental freedoms. Declaration of Helsinki establishes the Conf on Security & Co-operation in Europe
Politics
The Declaration covers human rights. Participating States will respect human rights and fundamental freedoms
Treaty of Helsinki
The Declaration establishes the Conference on Security & Co-operation in Europe. The Declaration covers human rights
Declaration of Helsinki
Participating States will respect human rights and fundamental freedoms
Politics
Participating States will respect human rights and fundamental freedoms
Inflation
The Bill for controlling inflation & pay increases receives the Royal Assent
Politics
The Declaration covers human rights
Reform of Government
The Bill for controlling inflation & pay increases receives the Royal Assent
Treaty of Helsinki
Accepts principles on sovereign equality, territorial integrity and the peaceful settlement of disputes.
Treaty of Helsinki
Endorses provisions on economic, scientific, technological and environmental cooperation.
Treaty of Helsinki
Joins Western and Eastern leaders in using the CSCE process to support détente in Europe.
Treaty of Helsinki
Signs the Helsinki Final Act for the United Kingdom at the close of the CSCE summit.
Treaty of Helsinki
Supports human rights and fundamental freedoms as part of the Helsinki settlement.
Treaty of Helsinki
The Declaration establishes the Conference on Security & Co-operation in Europe. The Declaration covers human rights
Helsinki Final Act
Signs the Helsinki Final Act with leaders of thirty-four other participating states.
Conference of Security & Co-operation
The Treaty of Helsinki establishes the Conference on Security & Co-operation in Europe
Declaration of Helsinki
The Declaration covers human rights
Politics
The Declaration covers human rights
Car Accident
Is badly injured in the Rhodes car accident involving Robert Plant.
Car Accident
Is seriously injured in a car accident on Rhodes.
Government Appointment
Kabariti participates in government appointment connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Assassination of Mujibar Rahman
General Ziaur Rahman, father of Khaleda Zia, becomes the military ruler. Bangladesh army officers kill Sheik Mujibar Rahman, the countrys founding leader and father of Hasina Wajed
Assassination of Mujibar Rahman
General Ziaur Rahman, father of Khaleda Zia, becomes the military ruler
Constitution of Bangladesh
Introduces a one-party socialist system and assumes almost dictatorial powers. General Ziaur Rahman, father of Khaleda Zia, becomes the military ruler
Coup
General Ziaur Rahman, father of Khaleda Zia, becomes the military ruler
Atlantic Crossing
Releases Atlantic Crossing after relocating his recording focus toward the United States.
Trial
Meinhof, Baader, Ensslin, and Raspe are charged with four counts of murder, fifty-four of attempted murder, and a single count of forming a criminal association
Pathet Lao Victory
Pathet Lao forces complete their takeover of Vientiane after communist victories in Indochina
Born to Run
Releases Born to Run, the album that brings his first major commercial breakthrough.
Death of Haile Selassie
Death of Haile Selassie
Oil Nationalization Law
Congress approved the law reserving the petroleum industry to the state.
Inflation
Inflation peaks at about 26.9 percent as the Government seeks support for pay restraint.
Rule of Sinai
Kissinger, Rabin & Peres agree the withdrawal of Israel from Sinai
Rule of Sinai
Kissinger, Rabin & Peres agree the withdrawal of Israel from Sinai
Failed Revolutionary Command Council Coup
A coup attempt involving Revolutionary Command Council member Omar Muhayshi fails.
Revolutionary Command Council Purge
The failed coup weakens internal opposition and leads to a purge of dissident officers.
Helsinki Conference Address
Addresses the European security conference and presents détente as a foundation for lasting peace.
Helsinki Meeting with Giscard d'Estaing
Meets French President Valery Giscard d'Estaing during the Helsinki summit.
Diplomatic Negotiations
Kissinger succeeds in bringing the Israelis & Egyptians to the negotiating table
Rule of Sinai
Kissinger, Rabin & Peres agree the withdrawal of Israel from Sinai
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Exttra Texture
Releases album, "Exttra Texture" in the UK
Return Visit
Allowed to visit Phnom Penh after five years in exile
Wish You Were Here
Pink Floyd release Wish You Were Here in the United Kingdom
Head of State Begins
Elizabeth II becomes monarch and head of state when Papua New Guinea gains independence
Prime Minister Takes Office
Michael Somare becomes first Prime Minister of independent Papua New Guinea
Governor-General Takes Office
John Guise becomes first Governor-General of independent Papua New Guinea
Execution
5 Basque separatists are sentenced to death for killing policemen
Fame
Fame tops the US singles chart, co-written by Bowie, John Lennon and guitarist Carlos Alomar.
Fame
"Fame," a song from David Bowies Young Americans album, tops the US singles charts, it is cowritten by Bowie, John Lennon and guitarist Carlos Aloma
Fame
Reaches number one in the United States with Fame, co-written with John Lennon and Carlos Alomar.
Budget
Proposes a Public Accounts Committee for the European Parliament to control expenditure
Peace
Orders the French troops out of Chad
Execution
5 Basque separatists are executed for killing policemen
Birth of Rolan Bolan
Gloria Jones gives birth to Bolan's son, Rolan Bolan.
Pink Floyd
Wish You Were Here is released; black, shrink-wrapped, anonymous
Pink Floyd
Wish You Were Here is released; black, shrink-wrapped, anonymous
Nuclear Power
After the nuclear reactor deal with France declares there will be an Arab atomic bomb
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Radio-Activity
Uses electronics and voice processing on Radio-Activity.
Radio-Activity
Appears on Radio-Activity soon after joining the group.
Radio-Activity
Releases Radio-Activity, linking radio transmission, nuclear imagery and electronic pop.
Radio-Activity
Adds electronic percussion to Radio-Activity during the classic line-up's early phase.
The Who by Numbers Album
Release The Who by Numbers.
Green Card
The US Court of Appeal overturns the order to deport John and he is granted residency status, the authorities announce, "Lennons four year Battle to remain in our country is testimony to his faith in this American dream."
Birth of John Winston Lennon
Sean Taro Ono Lennon is born at New York Hospital on father John Lennons 35th birthday
Birth of Yoko Ono
Sean Taro Ono Lennon is born at New York Hospital on father John Lennons 35th birthday
Peace
13-27 Oct, the French pull out of Chad, ending a 78 year military presence
Iceland moves its boundary for fishing rights from 50 to 200 miles
Iceland moves its boundary for fishing rights from 50 to 200 miles
Territorial Waters
Iceland moves its boundary for fishing rights from 50 to 200 miles
Squeeze Box Single
Release Squeeze Box as a single.
First Images from Venus
The achievement marks first images from venus as an important Russian scientific milestone.
Venera 9 Landing
Supports the planetary programme that lands Venera 9 on Venus.
Venera 10 Landing
Venera 10 lands successfully on Venus and returns measurements from the hostile surface environment.
Venera 10 Surface Images
Venera 10 returns panoramic black-and-white images from Venus, extending the first photographic survey of the planet's surface.
Time Magazine
Appears on the covers of Time and Newsweek in the same week during the Born to Run breakthrough.
Constitution of Spain
Assumes sovereign powers "provisionally" 3 weeks before Francos death
Coronation
Crowned King of Spain
Succession
Succeeds as King of Spain
Rolling Thunder Revue
Joins Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue.
Rolling Thunder Revue
Begins the Rolling Thunder Revue tour.
Election
The MPLA, FNLA & UNITA agree to hold the first assembly elections in October 1975. The free elections the agreement had provided for by October 31, 1975 were finally held in 1992, UNITA, in 2nd place, did not accept the outcome and the civil war continued for another 10 years, only to end in 2002, when UNITA leader Savimbi got killed
National Liberation Front of Angola (FNLA)
The MPLA, FNLA & UNITA agree to hold the first assembly elections in October 1975
UNITA
The MPLA, FNLA & UNITA agree to hold the first assembly elections in October 1975. The free elections the agreement had provided for by October 31, 1975 were finally held in 1992, UNITA, in 2nd place, did not accept the outcome and the civil war continued for another 10 years, only to end in 2002, when UNITA leader Savimbi got killed
Agreement of Alvor
The MPLA, FNLA & UNITA agree to hold the first assembly elections in October 1975. The free elections the agreement had provided for by October 31, 1975 were finally held in 1992, UNITA, in 2nd place, did not accept the outcome and the civil war continued for another 10 years, only to end in 2002, when UNITA leader Savimbi got killed
Election
The MPLA, FNLA & UNITA agree to hold the first assembly elections in October 1975. The free elections the agreement had provided for by October 31, 1975 were finally held in 1992, UNITA, in 2nd place, did not accept the outcome and the civil war continued for another 10 years, only to end in 2002, when UNITA leader Savimbi got killed
National Liberation Front of Angola (FNLA)
The MPLA, FNLA & UNITA agree to hold the first assembly elections in October 1975
UNITA
The MPLA, FNLA & UNITA agree to hold the first assembly elections in October 1975. The free elections the agreement had provided for by October 31, 1975 were finally held in 1992, UNITA, in 2nd place, did not accept the outcome and the civil war continued for another 10 years, only to end in 2002, when UNITA leader Savimbi got killed
Election
The MPLA, FNLA & UNITA agree to hold the first assembly elections in October 1975. The free elections the agreement had provided for by October 31, 1975 were finally held in 1992, UNITA, in 2nd place, did not accept the outcome and the civil war continued for another 10 years, only to end in 2002, when UNITA leader Savimbi got killed
National Liberation Front of Angola (FNLA)
The MPLA, FNLA & UNITA agree to hold the first assembly elections in October 1975
Education
Begins 1 yr Bar course at Lincolns Inn
Angolan Intervention
Supports South African military intervention during the Angolan civil war.
Operation Savannah
Advocates a stronger campaign against Soviet-backed forces in Angola.
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Peoples Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA)
Castro orders the deployment of Cuban troops to Angola in order to aid the Marxist MPLA-ruled Government against the South African-backed UNITA opposition forces
UNITA
Castro orders the deployment of Cuban troops to Angola in order to aid the Marxist MPLA-ruled Government against the South African-backed UNITA opposition forces
Forties Oil Field
Presses a button in the Forties control room to make Britain self-sufficient by 1980
Soul Train
Appears on Soul Train, becoming one of the few white British rock artists to perform on the programme.
Saint Martins College
Plays bass at the band's first Sex Pistols performance at Saint Martins College of Art.
Sex Pistols
The band play their first gig as Sex Pistols at Saint Martins College
Saint Martins College
Fronts the Sex Pistols at their first gig, giving the band its confrontational vocal identity.
Sex Pistols
The band play their first gig as Sex Pistols at Saint Martins College
Saint Martins College
Drums at the first Sex Pistols gig, helping launch the band before a student audience.
Saint Martins College
Plays guitar at the first Sex Pistols gig after the group adopts its new name and image.
Zuma
Releases Zuma with Crazy Horse, introducing Cortez the Killer.
Independence of Angola
Agostinho Neto, the leader of the MPLA, declares the independence of the Peoples Republic of Angola, in accordance with the Alvor Accords
Alvor Accords
Agostinho Neto, the leader of the MPLA, declares the independence of the Peoples Republic of Angola, in accordance with the Alvor Accords
FLEC
UNITA and the FNLA also declare Angolan independence as the Social Democratic Republic of Angola based in Huambo and the Democratic Republic of Angola based in Ambriz
Independence of Angola
UNITA and the FNLA also declare Angolan independence as the Social Democratic Republic of Angola based in Huambo and the Democratic Republic of Angola based in Ambriz. Agostinho Neto, the leader of the MPLA, declares the independence of the Peoples Republic of Angola, in accordance with the Alvor Accords
National Liberation Front of Angola (FNLA)
UNITA and the FNLA also declare Angolan independence as the Social Democratic Republic of Angola based in Huambo and the Democratic Republic of Angola based in Ambriz
Peoples Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA)
Agostinho Neto, the leader of the MPLA, declares the independence of the Peoples Republic of Angola, in accordance with the Alvor Accords
UNITA
UNITA and the FNLA also declare Angolan independence as the Social Democratic Republic of Angola based in Huambo and the Democratic Republic of Angola based in Ambriz
Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service
Establishes ACAS as a statutory body for conciliation, arbitration and improvement of industrial relations.
British National Oil Corporation
The Government creates a state oil corporation to increase public control over North Sea petroleum.
Employee Insolvency Protection
Provides protection for employees owed wages, holiday pay or pension contributions when employers become insolvent.
Industrial Relations
Creates machinery for promoting better industrial relations between employers, workers and trade unions.
Industrial Support
Industry Act 1975 extends selective financial assistance and public intervention powers in industry.
Industry Act
Industry Act 1975 receives Royal Assent, creating the National Enterprise Board and industrial support powers.
Maternity Pay
Introduces statutory maternity pay provisions within the Employment Protection Act.
Maternity Rights
Creates statutory maternity protections including rights connected with pregnancy and confinement.
National Enterprise Board (NEB)
The National Enterprise Board is set up to implement the Wilson Labour Government's objective of extending public ownership of industry. Legislation for National Enterprise Board & Planning Agreements is given Royal assent
National Enterprise Board
The National Enterprise Board is established to take public equity stakes and support industrial regeneration.
National Oil Account
The petroleum legislation creates a National Oil Account linked to public control of oil resources.
Petroleum and Submarine Pipe-lines Act
Petroleum and Submarine Pipe-lines Act 1975 receives Royal Assent, establishing the British National Oil Corporation.
Planning Agreements
Industry Act 1975 provides for planning agreements between government and major manufacturing companies.
Protective Awards
Allows complaints and protective awards where employers fail to consult trade unions over redundancies.
Redundancy Consultation
Places duties on employers to consult trade union representatives over proposed redundancies.
Safety Representatives
Amends workplace safety law to support the appointment of safety representatives through recognised trade unions.
Social Contract
Employment Protection Act 1975 receives Royal Assent as a major employment rights measure of the Social Contract period.
Social Contract
Sees the Employment Protection Act receive Royal Assent.
Unfair Dismissal
Strengthens employee protection against unfair dismissal through the employment tribunal system.
Social Contract
Delivers employment rights legislation promised through the Social Contract.
Prime Minister of Angola
Appointed Prime Minister of Angola
Schoolboys in Disgrace
The Kinks release Schoolboys in Disgrace.
Death of Francisco Paulino Hermenegildo Franco-Bahamonde
Death of Francisco Paulino Hermenegildo Franco
Death of Francisco Franco
Death of Francisco Franco
Independence of Angola
The FNLA and UNITA forge an alliance proclaiming their own coalition Government based in Huambo with Holden Roberto and Jonas Savimbi as co-presidents and Jose Ndele and Johnny Pinnock Eduardo as co-Prime Minister's
National Liberation Front of Angola (FNLA)
The FNLA and UNITA forge an alliance proclaiming their own coalition Government based in Huambo with Holden Roberto and Jonas Savimbi as co-presidents and Jose Ndele and Johnny Pinnock Eduardo as co-Prime Minister's
UNITA
The FNLA and UNITA forge an alliance proclaiming their own coalition Government based in Huambo with Holden Roberto and Jonas Savimbi as co-presidents and Jose Ndele and Johnny Pinnock Eduardo as co-Prime Minister's
Independence of Angola
The FNLA and UNITA forge an alliance proclaiming their own coalition Government based in Huambo with Holden Roberto and Jonas Savimbi as co-presidents and Jose Ndele and Johnny Pinnock Eduardo as co-Prime Minister's
National Liberation Front of Angola (FNLA)
The FNLA and UNITA forge an alliance proclaiming their own coalition Government based in Huambo with Holden Roberto and Jonas Savimbi as co-presidents and Jose Ndele and Johnny Pinnock Eduardo as co-Prime Minister's
UNITA
The FNLA and UNITA forge an alliance proclaiming their own coalition Government based in Huambo with Holden Roberto and Jonas Savimbi as co-presidents and Jose Ndele and Johnny Pinnock Eduardo as co-Prime Minister's
Independence of Angola
The FNLA and UNITA forge an alliance proclaiming their own coalition Government based in Huambo with Holden Roberto and Jonas Savimbi as co-presidents and Jose Ndele and Johnny Pinnock Eduardo as co-Prime Minister's
National Liberation Front of Angola (FNLA)
The FNLA and UNITA forge an alliance proclaiming their own coalition Government based in Huambo with Holden Roberto and Jonas Savimbi as co-presidents and Jose Ndele and Johnny Pinnock Eduardo as co-Prime Minister's
UNITA
The FNLA and UNITA forge an alliance proclaiming their own coalition Government based in Huambo with Holden Roberto and Jonas Savimbi as co-presidents and Jose Ndele and Johnny Pinnock Eduardo as co-Prime Minister's
Independence of Angola
The FNLA and UNITA forge an alliance proclaiming their own coalition Government based in Huambo with Holden Roberto and Jonas Savimbi as co-presidents and Jose Ndele and Johnny Pinnock Eduardo as co-Prime Minister's
National Liberation Front of Angola (FNLA)
The FNLA and UNITA forge an alliance proclaiming their own coalition Government based in Huambo with Holden Roberto and Jonas Savimbi as co-presidents and Jose Ndele and Johnny Pinnock Eduardo as co-Prime Minister's
UNITA
The FNLA and UNITA forge an alliance proclaiming their own coalition Government based in Huambo with Holden Roberto and Jonas Savimbi as co-presidents and Jose Ndele and Johnny Pinnock Eduardo as co-Prime Minister's
Arrest of Franco's political prisoners
Orders the release of 500 of Francos political prisoners
Government Ends
His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
Prime Minister
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
South African Defence Force
The South African Government tells Savimbi and Roberto that the South African Defence Force (SADF) will soon end operations in Angola despite the coalitions failure to capture Luanda and therefore secure international recognition
Plot
Visits Mao & accuses Zao of a plot, Mao says "The Premier does not plot"
Constitution of Spain
Promises the re-establshment of parlamentary Government for the 1st time since 1939
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Rome European Council
Hosts the European Council as leaders discuss direct elections, a common passport and Community representation at G7 summits.
Restoration
The monarchy is restored after the death of Franco
Direct European Elections Decision
Supports the Rome European Council decision advancing direct universal elections to the European Parliament.
Abdication
Abdicates as the monarchy is abolished and the Lao Peoples Democratic Republic is proclaimed
President of Laos
Appointed first president of the Lao People Democratic Republic after the end of the monarchy
Prime Minister
Becomes prime minister and dominant leader of the new Lao Peoples Democratic Republic
Collective Nuclear Motion Recognition
Receives recognition for connecting nuclear structure with collective behavior.
Nobel Prize in Physics
Shares the physics prize for describing collective motion in atomic nuclei.
Trial
Sentenced to life in prison for her attempted assassination of President Ford
Demonstrations
There are 26 deaths after demonstrations
Crisis
The Government is forced to invest GBP 184 million to prevent Chrysler leaving the UK
Return from Exile
Returns to Phnom Penh with his wife under Khmer Rouge supervision
Congressional Note Inquiry
Hosty was questioned during congressional investigation of whether the FBI had withheld information about Oswald's note from the Warren Commission.
Congressional Withholding Inquiry
Congressional questioning examined why the existence and destruction of Oswald's note had not been disclosed to the Warren Commission
Hosty Recounts Destruction Order
In congressional testimony, Hosty maintained that he destroyed the Oswald note after being instructed to do so by his Dallas superior.
Hosty Says Note Contained No Threat
Hosty told investigators that he remembered the note as a complaint and did not recall language threatening violence against the FBI.
Note Contents Disputed
Congressional inquiry recorded conflicting recollections about whether Oswald's note was merely a complaint or contained a threat.
Receptionist Account Compared With Hosty
Congressional investigators compared Hosty's recollection of the note with a former Dallas FBI receptionist's more threatening account of its contents.
Shanklin Account Compared With Hosty
Investigators confronted the conflict between Hosty's claim that Shanklin ordered destruction of the note and Shanklin's denial of prior knowledge.
Final Offensive Decision
Approves the final campaign to defeat South Vietnam
Central Highlands Collapse
Commands South Vietnamese II Corps during the collapse after Ban Me Thuot
Final Offensive
Commands communist forces in the southern theater during the final offensive
Iranian Aid
Daoud seeks Iranian economic assistance while reducing Afghanistan's dependence on the Soviet Union.
National Revolutionary Party
Daoud establishes the National Revolutionary Party as the republic's sole authorized political organization.
President of Angola
Appointed President of Angola
Constitution of Angola
Proclaims the Peoples Republic of Angola
Alliance Agreement with UNITA
During the final stages of the war against the Portuguese (and the MPLA) in 1975, the FNLA form a shaky alliance with UNITA, announcing the formation of the Democratic Republic of Angola
Alliance FNLA and UNITA
During the final stages of the war against the Portuguese (and the MPLA) in 1975, the FNLA form a shaky alliance with UNITA, announcing the formation of the Democratic Republic of Angola
Democratic Republic of Angola
During the final stages of the war against the Portuguese (and the MPLA) in 1975, the FNLA form a shaky alliance with UNITA, announcing the formation of the Democratic Republic of Angola
National Liberation Front of Angola (FNLA)
The MPLA, FNLA & UNITA agree to hold the first assembly elections in October 1975. During the final stages of the war against the Portuguese (and the MPLA) in 1975, the FNLA form a shaky alliance with UNITA, announcing the formation of the Democratic Republic of Angola
Political Support at Luanda
The US Congress forbids the Presisdent to support UNITA
Democratic Republic of Angola
During the final stages of the war against the Portuguese (and the MPLA) in 1975, the FNLA form a shaky alliance with UNITA, announcing the formation of the Democratic Republic of Angola
National Liberation Front of Angola (FNLA)
During the final stages of the war against the Portuguese (and the MPLA) in 1975, the FNLA form a shaky alliance with UNITA, announcing the formation of the Democratic Republic of Angola. Attacking Luanda from the north, the FNLA are defeated and never recover, elements of the FNLA are eventually absorbed into UNITA
UNITA
During the final stages of the war against the Portuguese (and the MPLA) in 1975, the FNLA form a shaky alliance with UNITA, announcing the formation of the Democratic Republic of Angola
Peoples Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA)
The civil war is mainly a conflict between two primary Angolan factions, the Communist MPLA and the anti-Communist UNITA
Election
Calls for elections and wins
New York Cosmos Signing
Pelé joined the New York Cosmos, transforming international attention toward the North American Soccer League.
Prime Minister of Cameroon
Appointed Prime Minister of the Cameroon
President of Chad
Appointed President of Chad
Coup
Abdelkader Wadal Kamougue, a southern Chad leader, leads a coup
Venezuelan Exile Begins
Allende settled in Venezuela after the Chilean military coup, an experience that influenced her subsequent fiction.
Regionalization of Chile
Implements a nationwide regional administrative structure.
Regionalization
Implements administrative regionalization that reorganizes Chile into thirteen regions.
Deputy Prime Minister
Appointed Deputy Prime Minister of China
Reballion of Rebels in Beijing
Sides with the Gang of Four against Deng Xiaoping
Congress of National Peoples
Chou En-Lai, at the fourth Congress, outlines a program of Four Modernizations (agriculture, industry, army, science)
Economy of China
Chou En-Lai, at the fourth Congress, outlines a program of Four Modernizations (agriculture, industry, army, science)
Four Modernizations
Chou En-Lai, at the fourth Congress, outlines a program of Four Modernizations (agriculture, industry, army, science)
Reballion of Rebels in Beijing
Sides with the Gang of Four against Deng Xiaoping
Peoples Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA)
Sends 250 instructors to Angola for setting up camps & training the MPLA
President of Czechoslovakia
Appointed President of Czechoslovakia.
Editor
Re-Appointed as Editor in Chief of the Rude Pravo
Radicalisation Programme
Mobutu announces stronger state direction after economic disruption caused by Zairianisation.
Prime Minister of Denmark
Appointed Prime Minister of Denmark, 2nd term
Nuclear Structure Volume II
Publishes Nuclear Structure, Volume II, with Ben Mottelson, developing a comprehensive treatment of nuclear deformation and collective degrees of freedom.
Philae Relocation Project
Egypt supports transferring Philae's monuments to Agilkia Island above the reservoir waters.
President of Finland
Appointed President of the Social Democratic Party
The Story of Adele H.
Directs The Story of Adele H.
The Rule of Metaphor
Ricoeur publishes The Rule of Metaphor, analysing metaphor as a source of semantic innovation.
Speckle Interferometry
Antoine Labeyrie builds the first two-telescope optical interferometer
Tour de France
Winner of the Tour de France
The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum
Co-directs The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum.
The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum
Co-directs The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum.
Kraftwerk
Joins Kraftwerk, completing the classic quartet with Hutter, Schneider and Flur.
Foreign Secretary of Germany
Appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs for the GDR
Political Foreword on Liberation
Marcuse continued to explain the relationship between social liberation and the transformation of everyday life in public interventions.
Arrest of Horst Mahler
The Movement 2 June takes Peter Lorenz hostage and demands, among others, that Mahler be freed from prison, Mahler is offered liberty, but refuses it
Movement 2 June
The Movement 2 June takes Peter Lorenz hostage and demands, among others, that Mahler be freed from prison, Mahler is offered liberty, but refuses it
Arrest of Peter Lorenz
Released for five Red Army Faction prisoners & DM 20,000
Kidnap
Kidnapped by the Red Army Faction in Berlin
Red Army Faction
Released for five Red Army Faction prisoners & DM 20,000
Red Army Faction
Kidnapped by the Red Army Faction in Berlin
Red Army
Released for five Red Army Faction prisoners & DM 20,000
Red Army
Kidnapped by the Red Army Faction in Berlin
Monoclonal Antibodies
Develops the hybridoma technique for the production of monoclonal antibodies, recognised by the award of the 1984 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine
Single-Particle Electron Microscopy
Introduces image-processing concepts for aligning and averaging many noisy electron micrographs of identical particles.
Tommy Film
Appears as The Preacher in Ken Russell's film Tommy.
Tommy
A movie version of Tommy is released, directed by Ken Russell, starring Roger Daltrey in the title role and earning Pete Townshend an academy award nomination for Best Original Score
The Man Who Would Be King
Stars in The Man Who Would Be King
Tommy
A movie version of Tommy is released, directed by Ken Russell, starring Roger Daltrey in the title role and earning Pete Townshend an academy award nomination for Best Original Score
Tommy Film
Appears in Ken Russell's film Tommy.
Tommy
A movie version of Tommy is released, directed by Ken Russell, starring Roger Daltrey in the title role and earning Pete Townshend an academy award nomination for Best Original Score
The Man Who Would Be King
Stars in The Man Who Would Be King
Clouseau Return After Eleven Years
Sellers and Blake Edwards revive Inspector Clouseau in The Return of the Pink Panther after an eleven-year gap.
The Return of the Pink Panther
Sellers reprises Inspector Clouseau in The Return of the Pink Panther.
Tommy
Daltrey plays the lead role of Tommy & is nominated for a Golden Globe Award for "Best Acting Debut in a Motion Picture"
The Ice Break
Sir Michael Tippett, British composer, premieres his 4th opera "The Ice Break," which features a race riot and a psychedelic sequence
Comedy
The Pythons release the film, "Monty Python and the Holy Grail"
Comedy
The Pythons release the film, "Monty Python and the Holy Grail"
Play For Today
Mortimer creates Rumpole for Rumpole of the Bailey, a 1975 contribution to the BBCs Play For Today anthology series
Rumpole of the Bailey
Mortimer creates Rumpole for Rumpole of the Bailey, a 1975 contribution to the BBCs Play For Today anthology series
Comedy
The Pythons release the film, "Monty Python and the Holy Grail"
Royal Television Society
Awarded the Royal Television Societys award for outstanding creative achievement
Comedy
The Pythons release the film, "Monty Python and the Holy Grail"
Comedy
The Pythons release the film, "Monty Python and the Holy Grail"
High Rise
Publication of "High Rise"
The History Man
Bradbury published The History Man, his well-known satire of politics and academic life.
Jamaica Say You Will Album
Releases the studio album Jamaica Say You Will.
You Are So Beautiful United States Hit
Takes You Are So Beautiful into the United States top ten and establishes it as one of his signature recordings.
Young Americans
Releases the album Young Americans.
EC Was Here
Releases the live album, "EC Was Here". Releases the album "Theres One in Every Crowd"
Theres One in Every Crowd
Releases the live album, "EC Was Here". Releases the album "Theres One in Every Crowd"
Buzzcocks
Devoto leaves The Buzzcocks; he returns to school for a year, then forms Magazine. Buzzcocks record and released a four-track EP, Spiral Scratch on their own New Hormones label, making them perhaps the first punk group to establish an independent record label
Buzzcocks
The Buzzcocks are formed by guitarist/singer Pete Shelley (real name Peter McNeish) and singer Howard Devoto (real name Howard Trafford), both students at Bolton Institute of Technology (now the University of Bolton)
New Hormones
Buzzcocks record and released a four-track EP, Spiral Scratch on their own New Hormones label, making them perhaps the first punk group to establish an independent record label
Hawkwind
Lemmy is caught in possession of amphetamine crossing the border from the USA into Canada which is mistaken for cocaine and he is jailed, forcing the band to cancel some shows & fire him
Plastic Ono Band
The last use of the Plastic Ono Band credit appears on Lennons 1975 retrospective release "Shaved Fish"
Bolan's Zip Gun
Self-produces Bolan's Zip Gun, giving T. Rex a harder and more futuristic sheen.
Buzzcocks
Produced by Martin Hannett, the music is roughly recorded, insistently repetitive, and energetic
Hawkwind
At the beginning of 1975, the band record the album Warrior on the Edge of Time in collaboration with Michael Moorcock loosely based on his Eternal Champion figure
Warrior on the Edge of Time
At the beginning of 1975, the band record the album Warrior on the Edge of Time in collaboration with Michael Moorcock loosely based on his Eternal Champion figure
Hawkwind
Lemmy is replaced with former Pink Fairies guitarist Paul Rudolph
Buzzcocks
Buzzcocks record and released a four-track EP, Spiral Scratch on their own New Hormones label, making them perhaps the first punk group to establish an independent record label
Buzzcocks
The Buzzcocks are formed by guitarist/singer Pete Shelley (real name Peter McNeish) and singer Howard Devoto (real name Howard Trafford), both students at Bolton Institute of Technology (now the University of Bolton).
Buzzcocks
The name "Buzzcocks" partially comes from the Manchester slang term cock meaning youngster.
Buzzcocks
and its use in the 1970s ITV drama serial Rock Follies which included the catch phrases "thats the buzz, cocks" and "give me a buzz, cock!".
New Hormones
Buzzcocks record and released a four-track EP, Spiral Scratch on their own New Hormones label, making them perhaps the first punk group to establish an independent record label
Peter Gabriel
"Solsbury Hill", Gabriels debut single as a solo artist, is written about his departure from Genesis. Gabriel records his 2nd solo album iwith producer Bob Ezrin, titled "Peter Gabriel"
Solsbury Hill
"Solsbury Hill", Gabriels debut single as a solo artist, is written about his departure from Genesis. Gabriel records his 2nd solo album iwith producer Bob Ezrin, titled "Peter Gabriel"
Atlantic Crossing
Releases "Atlantic Crossing"
SEX Boutique
Runs the King's Road shop whose clothes and attitude become closely linked with the Sex Pistols.
Sex Pistols
Shapes the band's image and management after returning from New York and taking control of the group.
Deep Purple
Leaves Deep Purple after the Stormbringer period and later forms Rainbow.
Come Taste the Band
Records Come Taste the Band, bringing a different guitar style to Deep Purple's final 1970s studio album.
Deep Purple
Joins Deep Purple as guitarist, replacing Ritchie Blackmore for the Mark IV line-up.
Faces Breakup
Faces effectively break up as members pursue separate projects and Stewart's solo career dominates.
Departure
Leaves Genesis after The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway tour to pursue independent creative work.
Genesis
Drummer Phil Collins, who (after a long search for a replacement) eventually becomes Genesiss lead singer after Gabriel left the band
Lead Vocalist
Becomes Genesis lead vocalist after the group auditions replacements for Peter Gabriel.
Trampled Under Foot
Uses clavinet-driven funk textures on Trampled Under Foot.
Kashmir
Sings Kashmir, one of Led Zeppelin's most enduring later songs.
Sex Pistols
The Sex Pistols originally comprise vocalist Johnny Rotten, guitarist Steve Jones, drummer Paul Cook and bassist Glen Matlock (later replaced by Sid Vicious)
Audition
Auditions after being spotted around the SEX boutique, soon taking the stage name Johnny Rotten.
Sex Pistols
The Sex Pistols originally comprise vocalist Johnny Rotten, guitarist Steve Jones, drummer Paul Cook and bassist Glen Matlock (later replaced by Sid Vicious). John Lydon (Johnny Rotten), is spotted by Mick Jones at the now renamed and restyled SEX boutique
Sex Pistols
The Sex Pistols originally comprise vocalist Johnny Rotten, guitarist Steve Jones, drummer Paul Cook and bassist Glen Matlock (later replaced by Sid Vicious)
Guitarist
Moves from vocals to guitar as The Strand develops into the group that becomes the Sex Pistols.
Sex Pistols
The Sex Pistols originally comprise vocalist Johnny Rotten, guitarist Steve Jones, drummer Paul Cook and bassist Glen Matlock (later replaced by Sid Vicious). John Lydon (Johnny Rotten), is spotted by Mick Jones at the now renamed and restyled SEX boutique
Departure
Leaves The Strand after disagreements, clearing the way for Steve Jones to become the principal guitarist.
Stranglers
Joins The Stranglers after Hans Warmling leaves, completing the classic line-up and defining the band's keyboard sound.
Departure
Leaves The Stranglers, opening the place later filled by Dave Greenfield.
Fighting
Shares lead guitar duties with Scott Gorham on Fighting, helping establish Thin Lizzy's classic sound.
Ultravox
Founder Member of Ulltravox
Ultravox
Founder Member of Ulltravox
Ultravox
Founder Member of Ulltravox
Ultravox
Founder Member of Ulltravox
Ultravox
Founder Member of Ulltravox
Mad Dog
Releases solo album Mad Dog
Sailing
Releases Sailing, one of his best-known ballads and a major British hit.
Squeeze Box
The Who release Squeeze Box from The Who by Numbers.
The Who by Numbers
The Who release The Who by Numbers.
Hearts
Produces Hearts for America, continuing his run of polished mid-1970s recordings.
Indiscreet
Produces Indiscreet for Sparks, applying theatrical and orchestral touches to the band's art pop.
British Leyland Public Ownership
The Government acquires a controlling interest in British Leyland following the Ryder Report.
Member of Parliament
Geoffrey Howe reaches the second ballot of the 1975 Conservative Party leadership contest.
Shadow Minister
Appointed Shadow Minister for Trade & Industry
Referendum
Successfully helps to win the referendum for Britain to stay in the EC
Budget Policy
The 1975 Budget under Denis Winston Healey sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Budget
Denis Winston Healey presents the 1975 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Economy of Great Britain
Healey advocates higher taxation on upper incomes while using additional revenue to support poorer households.
Higher Rate VAT
Healey introduces a higher VAT rate on selected goods as part of measures to restrain consumer demand.
Inflation
Healey makes inflation control the central economic challenge of his chancellorship.
Pay Policy
Healey argues that wage restraint is essential to reducing inflation.
Pay Policy
Healey introduces a strict pay policy to restrain wage inflation.
Pay Policy
Healey presses for pay restraint as inflation reaches severe levels.
Minister of Energy
Appointed Minister of Energy
Community Land Act
Community Land Act 1975 creates powers for public acquisition and control of development land
Employment Protection Act
Employment Protection Act 1975 creates new employment protections and workplace rights
Government Report
The Ryder Reportt reports on British Leyland & proposes 3 billion pounds investment over 3 years
Independence of Great Britain
A White Paper offers the Scots a Legislative Assembly but without economic powers
Independence of Scotland
A White Paper offers the Scots a Legislative Assembly but without economic powers
Industry Act
By the time that the NEB was set up under the 1975 Industry Act its remit had been modified. Its primary role was now that of providing funds for industrial investment.
Industry Act
Industry Act 1975 creates the National Enterprise Board and industrial support powers
Industry Act
It also had the specific roles of promoting the rationalisation of firms within particular sectors of industry, with stimulating the growth of exports and in assisting the development of small companies
Industry Act
The Industry Act gains impetus by the socialist economist Stuart Holland and the growing desire among Labour's left-wing to fulfil the promise contained in Clause IV of the Party's constitution for social ownership of the economy.
Legislation
Britain's Sex Discrimination Act is passed, the Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom is designed to protect men, women and transgendered people from discrimination on the grounds of gender
National Enterprise Board (NEB)
By the time that the NEB was set up under the 1975 Industry Act its remit had been modified. Its primary role was now that of providing funds for industrial investment. It also had the specific roles of promoting the rationalisation of firms within particular sectors of industry, with stimulating the growth of exports and in assisting the development of small companies
Pay Policy
Frames pay restraint as a temporary necessity to control inflation.
Pay Policy
Wilson rejects Treasury proposals for a statutory pay policy and keeps the voluntary approach.
Reform of Government
The Ryder Reportt reports on British Leyland & proposes 3 billion pounds investment over 3 years
Reform of Parliament
Britain's Sex Discrimination Act is passed, the Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom is designed to protect men, women and transgendered people from discrimination on the grounds of gender
Report
The Ryder Reportt reports on British Leyland & proposes 3 billion pounds investment over 3 years
Sex Discrimination Act
Sex Discrimination Act 1975 creates legal protection against sex discrimination
Social Contract
Wilson links pay restraint with social benefits and subsidies under the Social Contract.
Social Contract
Balances wage restraint with subsidies, employment rights and trade union legislation.
Social Security Pensions Act
Social Security Pensions Act 1975 creates the State Earnings Related Pension Scheme
Social Security Pensions Act
Social Security Pensions Act 1975 links pensions and some benefits more closely to earnings.
Employment Protection Act
Advances employment protection and trade union rights during the Wilson government.
Pay Policy
Defends the voluntary pay policy while maintaining Labour's trade union links.
Referendum
Foot is one of the mainstays of the "no" campaign in the 1975 referendum on British membership of the European Economic Community
Referendum
The results of the 1975 Referendum, giving a two-to-one majority in favour of remaining members, damaged Shore along with the other dissenting ministers
Reform of Local Government
Makes a speech telling local Government that, "the party is over"
Referendum
Takes a Eurosceptic stance, during a debate with Liberal leader Jeremy Thorpe he asked her whether, if the vote would be yes, she would stay on as a minister, to this she replied "If the vote is yes my country will need me to save it"
Medical Profession Regulation Report
Merrison's committee reports on medical regulation, recommending reforms that influence later legislation governing professional standards, education and disciplinary procedures.
NHS Resource Pressure
Wilson's government confronts severe inflation and public-spending pressure while attempting to maintain NHS services and settle major workforce disputes.
Better Services for the Mentally Ill
The government publishes policy for improving mental-health services, emphasising community provision and more appropriate alternatives to long-stay institutional care.
Junior Doctors Contract Dispute
The government faces industrial action by junior hospital doctors over contracts and working hours, prompting renewed negotiations on terms and emergency cover.
NHS Pay Beds Negotiations
Castle continues negotiations over the reduction of private pay beds in NHS hospitals while seeking an arrangement that can be implemented through legislation.
NHS Planning System
The Department develops a formal NHS planning system intended to connect national priorities, regional plans and local service decisions within the reorganised structure.
Education
As per Cambridge tradition, the Prince is awarded a Masters degree, entitling him to use the postnominal MA (Cantab.)
UNESCO Cultural Policy Experience
During his UNESCO tenure, Hoggart worked within international debates about cultural policy and education.
Assassination of Ross McWhirter
Assassination of Ross McWhirter by the IRA
Death of Ross McWhirter
Death of Ross McWhirter, assassinated by the IRA
Pay Policy
Criticises Labour's economic management while the government pursues pay restraint.
Social Contract
Attacks Labour's reliance on union cooperation during the inflation crisis.
European Community Referendum
Supports Britain's continued membership of the European Community during the 1975 referendum era as part of his long-standing pro-European Conservatism.
Britain in Europe Campaign
Takes a leading role in the cross-party campaign for continued European Community membership.
Death of Anthony Charles Lynton Blair
Death of Hazel Blair, mother
Education
Graduates with an Upper Second degree in law
Diaries of a Cabinet Minister, Volume One
The first volume of his Cabinet diaries is published posthumously.
Pay Policy
Supports the government line as ministers debate how to contain wages and prices.
Social Contract
Supports Labour's attempt to combine social reform with incomes restraint.
University of Edinburgh Lecturer
Brown begins lecturing at the University of Edinburgh.
Labour Party
Appointed Member of Labour Party, in Chelsea
SDA
Founds the Social Democratic Alliance Party, a dissafected Labour Party offshoot
Pay Policy
Accepts the government's pay proposals by a narrow majority.
Social Contract
Debates whether wage restraint can be accepted in return for employment protections.
Pay Policy
Helps secure TUC acceptance of the government's voluntary pay limit.
Social Contract
Helps persuade union leaders to accept a voluntary pay limit.
Birmingham Central Mosque
Birmingham Central Mosque opens as a major centre for worship and community activity.
Cardiff University
Hoyle became an honorary professor at the University of Wales in Cardiff.
Royal Society
Appointed President of the Royal Society
Retirement
Balls international career ends suddenly and acrimoniously after 72 appearances and eight goals, the last of the 1966 team
Footballer of the Year
FWA Footballer of the Year
European Cup
Appointed Manager at Leeds United, leading them to the European Cup final in the 1974-1975 season where they lost 2-0 to Bayern Munich
Manager
Appointed Manager of West Ham Utd
Record Appearance Holder Farewell
Charlie Aitken's lengthy Aston Villa career came to an end after a remarkable total of senior appearances for the club.
Nicholl Villa Defence in Promotion Season
Nicholl becomes a dependable defender in Villa's promotion and League Cup-winning season under Saunders.
Second Title Defensive Stability
David Nish operates across Derby County’s defence in 1974-75 and contributes to the consistency needed to finish as English champions.
Experienced Full Back Joins Forest
Frank Clark joined Nottingham Forest from Newcastle United in 1975 and established himself at left-back. His arrival gave the club experience ahead of its ascent to the top of English and European football.
Lyall Leads West Ham United Past Fulham
Under Lyall, West Ham United conclude their FA Cup run by beating Fulham 2-0.
Cork Celtic League Appearances
Best turns out for Cork Celtic in the League of Ireland, bringing an internationally famous name to the club for a brief period.
Stockport County Playing Spell
Best makes three Football League appearances for Stockport County and scores twice during a brief return to English professional football.
1975 FA Cup Final Brace
Scores both goals as West Ham United defeat Fulham 2-0.
Derby Attack in Mid Seventies
Charlie George joins Derby County from Arsenal in 1975 and becomes a prominent attacker in the period following the club’s second league title.
Experienced Forward in Title Team
Francis Lee contributes goals and experience after joining from Manchester City as Derby County wins the 1974-75 league championship.
Striking Depth in Title Campaign
Jeff Bourne provides another attacking option in Derby County’s squad during the 1974-75 campaign that ends with the First Division championship.
Barnet Non League Return
Greaves returned to competitive football at non-league level with Barnet after leaving the professional game.
Liverpool European Cup Preparation
Keegan remains a central figure in Liverpool's fast-moving attack during the mid-1970s, combining with fellow forwards as the club develops a reputation for demanding European encounters.
European Cup Final Appearance
Appears for Leeds United in the European Cup final against Bayern Munich as the club comes close to becoming champion of Europe.
Return to Top Flight
Phil Boyer helped Norwich City earn promotion from the Second Division in 1974-75, restoring the Canaries to the highest level of English league football.
First European Qualification
League Cup success qualifies Aston Villa for European competition for the first time.
Promotion to First Division
Villa finishes second in the Second Division and returns to the top flight.
Return to Second Division
Nelson leads Charlton Athletic to promotion from the Third Division and restores the club's second-tier status.
Departure from Preston North End
Charlton leaves Preston North End following his first substantial spell in club management and subsequently pursues other football roles.
Second First Division Championship
Dave Mackay guides Derby County to the 1974-75 English First Division title, giving the club its second championship in four seasons.
Lee Wins Third Division With Blackburn
Lee steers Rovers to the Third Division title and promotion, establishing the team for a return to second-tier football.
Middlesbrough First Division Consolidation
Charlton establishes Middlesbrough as a competitive First Division side following the previous season's promotion.
Villa Earns Promotion to Division One
Saunders secures promotion from the Second Division with Aston Villa, restoring top-flight football to Villa Park.
Captain in Second Championship
Bruce Rioch captains Derby County during their 1974-75 First Division championship season, providing leadership and attacking power from midfield.
Second Championship Midfield Role
Henry Newton strengthens the centre of Derby County’s midfield as Dave Mackay’s team finishes top of the First Division in 1975.
Phillips Supports Villa League Cup Campaign
Phillips adds midfield options as Villa recover momentum and win the League Cup in Ron Saunders's first full season.
Villa Promotion Campaign Midfield
Leighton Phillips helped Aston Villa secure a return to the First Division after the club had spent several years outside the top flight.
World Cup Winner Joins Canaries
Martin Peters moved from Tottenham Hotspur to Norwich City in 1975, bringing World Cup-winning experience and technical quality to midfield.
Emerging Derby Defensive Prospect
Steve Buckley progresses through Derby County’s squad in the mid-1970s and later establishes himself as a long-serving defender for the Rams.
Nuclear Suppliers Group Formation
The Nuclear Suppliers Group emerges in response to concerns raised by India's 1974 nuclear test.
Death of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Death of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Minister of Prohibition
Appointed Cabinet Minister, Prohibition, Rehabilitation and Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra.
Arrest of Atal Behari Vajpayee
When Indira Gandhi imposes a state of emergency, postponing elections and misusing major central powers granted to her by the Constitution, the BJS join coalition of parties in active protest, Vajpayee is arrested
Bharatiya Janata Dal (United) Party
When Indira Gandhi imposes a state of emergency, postponing elections and misusing major central powers granted to her by the Constitution, the BJS join coalition of parties in active protest, Vajpayee is arrested
Constitution of India
When Indira Gandhi imposes a state of emergency, postponing elections and misusing major central powers granted to her by the Constitution, the BJS join coalition of parties in active protest, Vajpayee is arrested
Election
When Indira Gandhi imposes a state of emergency, postponing elections and misusing major central powers granted to her by the Constitution, the BJS join coalition of parties in active protest, Vajpayee is arrested
State of Emergency
When Indira Gandhi imposes a state of emergency, postponing elections and misusing major central powers granted to her by the Constitution, the BJS join coalition of parties in active protest, Vajpayee is arrested
SITE
Satish Dhawan oversees the Satellite Instructional Television Experiment, using space technology for large-scale educational broadcasting.
Coronary Bypass Surgery
K. M. Cherian performs India's first successful coronary artery bypass operation, advancing cardiac surgery in the country.
Capture of East Timor
East Timor is captured
Rule of East Timor
East Timor is incorporated into the Indonesian Republic
Armament
Helps negotiate the purchase of Mirage-F1 fighter planes from France
Take by Chirac on a tour of Provence
Take by Chirac on a tour of Provence. Deputizes for Bakr during his ill health & recieves Jaques Chirac
Border Settlement
Settles some conflicts with the Kurds & border claims with Iran
Kurds
Settles some conflicts with the Kurds & border claims with Iran
North
Publication of "North"
Fighting
Leads Thin Lizzy on Fighting, the album that strengthens the band's harder twin-guitar direction.
Death of Eamon de Valera
Death of Eamon de Valera
Ceasefire
Secret meetings between Provisional IRA leaders Ruairi þ Br daigh and Billy McKee with British Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Merlyn Rees secured an IRA ceasefire from February 1975 until January of the next year
IRA
Secret meetings between Provisional IRA leaders Ruairi þ Br daigh and Billy McKee with British Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Merlyn Rees secured an IRA ceasefire from February 1975 until January of the next year
Ceasefire
Secret meetings between Provisional IRA leaders Ruairi þ Br daigh and Billy McKee with British Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Merlyn Rees secured an IRA ceasefire from February 1975 until January of the next year
IRA
The IRA, under the leadership of Adams and his supporters, evolve a new strategy termed the "Long War", which underpins the IRA strategy for the rest of the Troubles. Secret meetings between Provisional IRA leaders Ruairi þ Br daigh and Billy McKee with British Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Merlyn Rees secured an IRA ceasefire from February 1975 until January of the next year
Long War
The IRA, under the leadership of Adams and his supporters, evolve a new strategy termed the "Long War", which underpins the IRA strategy for the rest of the Troubles. Involves a re-organisation of the IRA into small cells, an acceptance that their campaign would last many years before being successful and an increased emphasis on political activity through the Sinn Fein party
Sinn Fein
Involves a re-organisation of the IRA into small cells, an acceptance that their campaign would last many years before being successful and an increased emphasis on political activity through the Sinn Fein party
Ceasefire
Secret meetings between Provisional IRA leaders Ruairi þ Br daigh and Billy McKee with British Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Merlyn Rees secured an IRA ceasefire from February 1975 until January of the next year
IRA
Secret meetings between Provisional IRA leaders Ruairi þ Br daigh and Billy McKee with British Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Merlyn Rees secured an IRA ceasefire from February 1975 until January of the next year
Suez Canal
The Suez Canal is reopened
A Theory of Semiotics
Eco published A Theory of Semiotics, an influential framework for studying signs and communication.
First Serie A Championship with Juventus
Helps Juventus capture the 1974-75 league title by bringing calm distribution and precise defensive positioning to a team entering a highly successful era.
Giordano Makes Lazio Senior Breakthrough
Bruno Giordano enters Lazio's senior attacking plans as a teenager, beginning the goalscoring career that later makes him a club favourite.
Chiarugi Returns to Face Former Fiorentina Teammates
Luciano Chiarugi's career beyond Florence highlights his earlier influence in the club's successful teams, including the 1969 league winners.
Antognoni Gains First Major Trophy at Fiorentina
Giancarlo Antognoni contributes imaginative midfield play as Fiorentina win the 1974–75 Coppa Italia.
Academy Award
Awarded the Academy Award, Best Foreign Language Film for Dersu Uzala
Dersu Uzala
Kurosawas Dersu Uzala
Angkar
Founds the Angkar to act as enforcer & executioner for the new regime
Purge
All foreigners are expelled from Kampuchea
Foreign Secretary of Kampuchea
Appointed Foreign Minister
Constitution of Kampuchea
Establishes the Democratic Republic of Kampuchea
Prime Minister of Kampuchea
Appointed Prime Minister of Kampuchea
Prime Minister of Kampuchea
Appointed Prime Minister of Kampuchea, 7th term
Secretary of Khmer Rouge
Appointed Secretary of the Khmer Rouge
Secretary of State for Defence
Appointed Minister of Defence
Arrest of Sihanouk
The Khmer Rouge capture Phnom Penh & keep Sihanouk under house arrest
Khmer Rouge
The Khmer Rouge capture Phnom Penh & keep Sihanouk under house arrest
President of Kampuchea
Appointed President of Kampuchea, 2nd term
Coup
Successfully leads a coup in Kampuchea
Exile of Vang Pao
Leaves Laos with many Hmong supporters after the Pathet Lao victory
New Regime
Takes a senior role in the new Lao Peoples Democratic Republic
Green Book Publication Begins
Gaddafi publishes the first volume of The Green Book outlining his political doctrine.
Jamahiriya Ideology Developed
Gaddafi develops the mass-state concept later used to reorganise Libya's political system.
Independence of Mozambique
Mozambiques 1st President
President of Mozambique
Appointed President of Mozambique
Ajax Star Leaves for Valencia
Johnny Rep transfers from Ajax to Valencia after contributing to the Amsterdam club's run of three consecutive European Cups.
Van Hanegem Final Feyenoord Seasons
Willem van Hanegem remains one of Feyenoord's most influential midfield players after European triumphs, continuing to shape Rotterdam's style with distinctive passing.
Citizens for Rowling
Takes part in the 1975 general election, as a member of the "Citizens for Rowling" campaign
Election
Takes part in the 1975 general election, as a member of the "Citizens for Rowling" campaign
Coup
Deposes General Yakubu Gowan
Lieutenant General
Mohammad Zia-ul-Haq is promoted to lieutenant general.
Return to Pakistan
A. Q. Khan returns to Pakistan and becomes increasingly involved in the country's uranium-enrichment effort.
Politburo
Appointed Member of Politburo
President of Russia
Appointed President of the Soviet Academy of Sciences
Sverdlovsk Regional Party Secretary
Is elected a secretary of the Sverdlovsk regional Communist Party committee.
Education
Putin graduates from the International Branch of the Law Department of the Leningrad State University
Leningrad State University
Putin graduates from the International Branch of the Law Department of the Leningrad State University
KGB (Committee for State Security)
Serves in the 5th Directorate of the KGB, which combated political dissent in the Soviet Union. Recruited into the KGB. Putin joins the KGB in 1975 upon graduation from university, and underwent a years training at the 401st KGB school in Okhta, Leningrad
Nobel Prize
Awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace, founder of the Soviet human rights committee
Politics
Awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace, founder of the Soviet human rights committee
Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu
Supports industrial planning for the two new development cities.
Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu
Establishes the Royal Commission to develop Jubail and Yanbu.
Succession
Succeeds as King of Saudi Arabia
McGovern Takes Forest Captaincy
John McGovern became a central figure in Nottingham Forest's midfield after joining from Leeds United in 1975. As captain, he would lead a side that achieved league and European success under Brian Clough.
President of South Africa
Appointed President of South Africa
Censorship
Newspaper editors come under strict censorship
Conference of Turnhalle
South Africa opens the Turnhalle Conference to draft a constitution for South West Africa
Constitution of South Africa
South Africa convenes the Turnhalle Conference to draft a South West Africa constitution
Constitution of South Africa
South Africa opens the Turnhalle Conference to draft a constitution for South West Africa
Rule of Namibia
South Africa convenes the Turnhalle Conference to draft a South West Africa constitution
ANC
Appointed Member of ANC National Executive
Inkatha Freedom Party
The Chief of six million Zulus founds Inkatha
United Party
Harry Schwarz along with three other Members of Parliament (MPs) ae expelled from the United Party
Invasion of Angola
South Africa invades Angola attacking the Marxist MPLA
Invasion of Angola
South Africa invades Angola. The invasion force is withdrawn
Blokhin Recognised for Dynamo Kyiv Success
Oleh Blokhin wins the 1975 Ballon d’Or as Dynamo Kyiv capture the European Cup Winners’ Cup and UEFA Super Cup, combining extraordinary acceleration with decisive finishing.
Execution
The death sentence is made mandatory on anyone killing a policeman
French Open
Winner of the French Menss Singles Tennis Championship, 2nd time
President of Taiwan
Appointed Prime Minister of Taiwan
President of Tanzania
Appointed President of Tanzania, 4th term
President of Tunisia
Appointed President of Tunisia, 2nd term, for life
Dog Day Afternoon
Pacino stars in Dog Day Afternoon, based on the true story of bank robber John Wojtowicz, directed by Sidney Lumet
Golden Globe
Golden Globe Award, wins Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Drama Series for Police Woman
Dog Day Afternoon
Pacino stars in Dog Day Afternoon, based on the true story of bank robber John Wojtowicz, directed by Sidney Lumet
Academy Award
Wins the Academy Award for Best Director for The Godfather Part II.
Nashville Academy Award Nomination
Robert Altman received an Academy Award nomination for directing the ensemble drama Nashville.
Nashville Film
Robert Altman directed Nashville in 1975, a sprawling ensemble portrait of the country music business and American politics.
Love and Death Film
In 1975, Woody Allen made Love and Death, a satire of Russian literature and philosophical questions.
The Eiger Sanction
Directs and stars in The Eiger Sanction, an action thriller set partly on mountain climbs.
Buy Jupiter and Other Stories
Asimov collected varied speculative stories in Buy Jupiter and Other Stories.
Why Not the Best?
Publication of "Why Not the Best?"
The Fight
"The Fight"
Born to Run
Releases "Born to Run"
Blondie
Helps found Blondie
Metal Machine Music
Releases Metal Machine Music, an abrasive double album built from guitar feedback and electronic noise.
Bongo Fury
Releases Bongo Fury with Captain Beefheart, combining studio material with recordings from their joint tour.
One Size Fits All
Releases One Size Fits All, featuring complex compositions performed by one of his most technically accomplished touring bands.
Born to Run
Drums on Born to Run, helping create the powerful E Street Band sound of the breakthrough era.
Born to Run
Plays piano on Born to Run after joining the E Street Band during the album's long recording period.
Departure
Leaves Eagles after the One of These Nights period as the band moves toward a harder rock direction.
Eagles
Joins Eagles after Bernie Leadon leaves, adding a tougher rock guitar style to the band.
Take It to the Limit
Sings lead on Take It to the Limit, one of his defining Eagles performances.
Fighting
Develops the twin-lead guitar style with Brian Robertson on Fighting.
Uranium Enrichment Policy
Reviews private and federal uranium-enrichment policy.
Arms Control Talks
Kissinger succeeds in bringing the Israelis & Egyptians to the negotiating table. Decides to send arms to support the FNLA in Angola
National Liberation Front of Angola (FNLA)
Decides to send arms to support the FNLA in Angola
Government
Appointed New York State Secretary
Secretary
Appointed United States Secretary of State for Defence, 1st term
Senate Judiciary Committee
Serves on the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Clay Shaw Papers Preserved
Shaw's family donated his papers to the National Archives, creating an archival collection documenting his finances, writings, trial, and acquittal.
House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA)
Reported to be unsettled by the effect that the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King, Jr. had on the nation, Gonzalez pushed in 1975 for a House committee study
Oswald Note Destruction Becomes Public
Public and congressional attention focused on Hosty after disclosure that the note delivered by Oswald before the assassination had been destroyed.
Director of Central Intelligence
Appointed Director of the CIA
Marriage
Marries Bill Clinton
Marriage
Marries Hillary Clinton
Education
Obtains her Masters Degree in political science from the University of Notre Dame
Invasion of East Timor
The Indonesian army responds with indiscriminate massacres, it is said that some 200,000 East Timorese lose their lives during the 24-year occupation, due to starvation and army massacres. Suharto discusses the invasion with Kissinger and President Ford in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, Ford and Kissinger make clear that US relations with Indonesia would remain strong
Rule of East Timor
Suharto discusses the invasion with Kissinger and President Ford in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, Ford and Kissinger make clear that US relations with Indonesia would remain strong
Federal Imprisonment Continues
Hunt continued serving his Watergate sentence in the federal prison system after multiple transfers among detention and correctional facilities.
Conversion
Converts to Sunni Islam
Mercury Mapping
Mariner 10 data provide detailed maps of roughly forty-five percent of Mercury's surface, leaving much of the planet unseen.
Discovery of Themisto
With Elizabeth Roemer, discovers the Jovian moon later named Themisto before it is temporarily lost.
Gas Centrifuge Development
A United States centrifuge uranium-separation programme begins at Oak Ridge as engineers investigate alternatives to gaseous diffusion.
Voyager Navigation
Works on navigation planning for gravity-assist trajectories through the outer Solar System.
Conversion
Converts to Sunni Islam
Victory-Ali
Ali defeats Frazier during the "thriller in Manila"
US Open
Winner of the womens US tennis open
Death of Ivo Andric
Death of Ivo Andric
Constitution of Yugoslavia
With Yugoslavias new constitution, Kosovo acquires wide-ranging autonomy and a self-governing authority
Rule of Kosovo
With Yugoslavias new constitution, Kosovo acquires wide-ranging autonomy and a self-governing authority
Patriotic Front
ZANU & ZAPU merge to form the Patriotic Front, ZANU-PF
ZANU
The minority Ndau follow Sithole into the moderate Zanu (Ndonga) party (known later as ZANU Mwenje), who renounce violent struggle, while the majority Shona follow Mugabes ZANU with a more militant agenda
ZANU
A factional split along tribal lines causes the Ndebele to follow Sithole into the moderate ZANU (Ndonga) party, who renounce violent struggle, the Shona follow Mugabe with a more militant agenda
Arrest of Robert Gabriel Mugabe
Released from prison
The Oak and the Calf
Solzhenitsyn published The Oak and the Calf, a memoir of literary struggle under censorship.
Lenin in Zurich
Solzhenitsyn published Lenin in Zurich, literary historical material related to The Red Wheel.
Literary Reception of Katharina Blum
Böll's novel about press intrusion became a major work of contemporary political fiction.
Death of Hannah Arendt
Arendt died in New York while working on the unfinished Life of the Mind.
Angola Establishes First National Government
President Agostinho Neto organizes the administration of independent Angola, including its first prime minister.
Neto Appoints Lopo Do Nascimento
Agostinho Neto selects Lopo do Nascimento as the first prime minister of independent Angola.
Nascimento Becomes First Prime Minister
Lopo do Nascimento takes office as prime minister after Angola declares independence in November 1975.
First Cabinet Faces Civil War
Lopo do Nascimento's government confronts military conflict and severe disruption following Portuguese withdrawal.
New Government Begins Economic Administration
The first prime minister helps oversee basic state services as the country adjusts to independence.
Angola Establishes First National Government
President Agostinho Neto organizes the administration of independent Angola, including its first prime minister.
Neto Appoints Lopo Do Nascimento
Agostinho Neto selects Lopo do Nascimento as the first prime minister of independent Angola.
Nascimento Becomes First Prime Minister
Lopo do Nascimento takes office as prime minister after Angola declares independence in November 1975.
First Cabinet Faces Civil War
Lopo do Nascimento's government confronts military conflict and severe disruption following Portuguese withdrawal.
New Government Begins Economic Administration
The first prime minister helps oversee basic state services as the country adjusts to independence.