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==Events==
==Events==
* February: The first meeting of the [[Birmingham Citizens Advisory Board]] was held.
* February: The first meeting of the [[Birmingham Citizens Advisory Board]] was held.
* [[March 24]]: [[Glenn Messer]] recreated his historic [[1925 Birmingham to Chattanooga demonstration flight]] to Chattanooga, Tennessee.
* [[April 15]]: [[John Ed Willoughby]] joined [[Tommy Charles]]' program on [[WSGN-AM]].
* April: [[Mercy Hospital]] was re-named [[Cooper Green Mercy Hospital|Cooper Green Hospital]].
* [[May 17]]: The [[Sipsey Wilderness]] was dedicated through the efforts of the [[Alabama Conservancy]].
* [[June 12]]-[[June 14|14]]: [[Susie Vaughn]] was crowned "[[Miss Alabama]]" at a three-day pageant at the [[BJCC Concert Hall]] hosted by Billy Joe Royal.
* [[June 23]]–[[June 29|29]]: Birmingham hosted the premier of the Thornton Wilder classic “The Skin of Our Teeth” by [[American Bicentennial Theatre]] at the [[BJCC#Theater|BJCC Theater]].
* [[June 23]]–[[June 29|29]]: Birmingham hosted the premier of the Thornton Wilder classic “The Skin of Our Teeth” by [[American Bicentennial Theatre]] at the [[BJCC#Theater|BJCC Theater]].
* [[July 4]]: Lynyrd Skynyrd headlined a concert at [[Rickwood Field]].
* [[October 23]]–[[October 25|25]]: [[Spirit of Labor Festival]] was held at [[Western Hills Mall]].
* [[October 23]]–[[October 25|25]]: [[Spirit of Labor Festival]] was held at [[Western Hills Mall]].
* November: [[George Wallace]] announced his fourth and final bid for the presidency.
* November: [[George Wallace]] announced his fourth and final bid for the presidency.
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* The first phase of revitalizing [[Highland Avenue]] began.
* The first phase of revitalizing [[Highland Avenue]] began.
* [[Indian Springs School]] became coeducational.
* [[Indian Springs School]] became coeducational.
* [[Mercy Hospital]] was re-named [[Cooper Green Mercy Hospital|Cooper Green Hospital]]
* [[Ramsay High School]] became a magnet school.
* [[Ramsay High School]] became a magnet school.
* Sea lions [[Rumplesealskin]], [[Julie]], [[Jaws]], and a fourth arrived at the [[Birmingham Zoo]]'s [[Sea Lion Pool]].
* Sea lions [[Rumplesealskin]], [[Julie]], [[Jaws]], and a fourth arrived at the [[Birmingham Zoo]]'s [[Sea Lion Pool]].
* The [[Vestavia Hills High School Math Team]] was founded by [[Kay Tipton]].
* The [[Vestavia Hills High School Math Team]] was founded by [[Kay Tipton]].
* The [[Jefferson County Department of Health]] recorded 32-34 cases of St Louis Encephalitis.
* The [[Jefferson County Department of Health]] recorded 32-34 cases of St Louis Encephalitis.
* The [[Birmingham Parking Authority]]'s [[Birmingham Parking Authority Lot D|Lot D]] opened near the [[Powell Avenue Steam Plant]].


===Business===
===Business===
* [[January 28]]: [[Jim White]] founded [[White & Company]] investment bankers.
* March: The [[Millers]] discount store chain was liquidated.
* [[August 8]]: [[Century Plaza]] opened in [[Eastwood]].
* [[Autrey McMillan]] opened [[McMillan's Big & Tall]] at [[Century Plaza]].
* [[September 5]]: [[Mr P's Deli]] opened in [[Bluff Park]].
* [[September 5]]: [[Mr P's Deli]] opened in [[Bluff Park]].
* [[September 17]]: The [[Lamplighter]] restaurant opened at the [[Econo Lodge Birmingham|Ramada Inn South]] on [[Montgomery Highway (Hoover)|Montgomery Highway]] in [[Hoover]].
* [[October 16]]: The proposed development of [[Riverchase]] was announced.
* [[October 16]]: The proposed development of [[Riverchase]] was announced.
* November: [[O'Carr's]] started in [[Homewood]] as an ice cream parlor.
* November: [[O'Carr's]] started in [[Homewood]] as an ice cream parlor.
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* [[The Book-Keepers]] was sold to new owners.
* [[The Book-Keepers]] was sold to new owners.
* The [[Book Rack]] opened in [[Roebuck]].
* The [[Book Rack]] opened in [[Roebuck]].
* [[Century Plaza]] opened in [[Eastwood]].
* [[Aubrey Bushelon]] founded [[Bushelon Funeral Home]].
* Mortgage Corporation of the South was spun off from [[Cobbs, Allen, and Hall]].
* Mortgage Corporation of the South was spun off from [[Cobbs, Allen, and Hall]].
* [[Harry Crawford]] purchased what became The Flagman in Columbiana business.
* [[Harry Crawford]] purchased what became The Flagman in Columbiana business.
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* Juana Records was founded by [[Frederick Knight]] and [[Clinton Harris]].
* Juana Records was founded by [[Frederick Knight]] and [[Clinton Harris]].
* [[Oak Grove Mine]] was opened by [[U. S. Steel]] in [[Adger]].
* [[Oak Grove Mine]] was opened by [[U. S. Steel]] in [[Adger]].
* [[Pike's Hickory Pit]] opened in [[Bessemer]].
* The [[Pizitz Management Group]] purchased the Birmingham location of [[Gus Mayer]] and kept the rights to the name.
* The [[Pizitz Management Group]] purchased the Birmingham location of [[Gus Mayer]] and kept the rights to the name.
* Investment banking firm [[Porter, White & Company]] was founded.
* [[Vincent Joseph Sazera]] bought East Side Barbecue and renamed it [[VJ's on the Runway]].
* [[Vincent Joseph Sazera]] bought East Side Barbecue and renamed it [[VJ's on the Runway]].
* Alternative newspaper ''[[Southern Style]]'' began publication.
* Alternative newspaper ''[[Southern Style]]'' began publication.
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* [[Stuart Shevin]] succeeded his father as president of [[Standard Furniture]].
* [[Stuart Shevin]] succeeded his father as president of [[Standard Furniture]].
* [[Vaughan-Weil]] was liquidated.
* [[Vaughan-Weil]] was liquidated.
* [[Golden Temple|Golden Temple Emporium]] relocated from [[Homewood]] to [[Five Points South]].


===Government===
===Government===
* July: More than 1,000 Birmingham city workers went [[1975 Birmingham strike|on strike]].
* [[Mayor of Hoover]] [[O. E. Braddock]] died in office; [[John Hodnett]] was appointed to finish the term.
* [[Mayor of Hoover]] [[O. E. Braddock]] died in office; [[John Hodnett]] was appointed to finish the term.
* [[Earl Hilliard]] began his term in the Alabama house.
* [[Earl Hilliard]] began his term in the Alabama house.
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===Religion===
===Religion===
* June: [[Joe Moore]] succeeded [[J. Grant Parris]] as pastor of [[Avondale United Methodist Church]].
* June: [[Joe Moore]] succeeded [[J. Grant Parris]] as pastor of [[Avondale United Methodist Church]].
* [[September 17]]: Members of [[Elyton Baptist Church]] voted to disband.
* [[Jerry Butler]] became pastor of [[Pelham First Baptist Church]].
* [[Jerry Butler]] became pastor of [[Pelham First Baptist Church]].
* [[Carter Gaston]] became pastor of [[Bethel Baptist Church]].
* [[Carter Gaston]] became pastor of [[Bethel Baptist Church]].
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* The [[Alabama Crimson Tide football|Alabama Crimson Tide]] won the [[Southeastern Conference|SEC]] championship and the Sugar Bowl.
* The [[Alabama Crimson Tide football|Alabama Crimson Tide]] won the [[Southeastern Conference|SEC]] championship and the Sugar Bowl.
* The [[Birmingham A's]] folded.
* The [[Birmingham A's]] folded.
* [[Lyman Bostock, Jr]] was promoted to the major leagues.
* [[Lyman Bostock Jr]] was promoted to the major leagues.
* [[Bobby Bragan]] became president of the the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues.
* [[Bobby Bragan]] became president of the the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues.
* The [[Dolls Double Classic]] tennis tournament began, hosted by the [[Civiettes Club]].
* The [[Dolls Double Classic]] tennis tournament began, hosted by the [[Civiettes Club]].
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* [[Parker High School]] won the 4A state basketball championship.
* [[Parker High School]] won the 4A state basketball championship.
* [[Shorty White]] became a member of the coaching staff for the [[Alabama Crimson Tide football]] teams.
* [[Shorty White]] became a member of the coaching staff for the [[Alabama Crimson Tide football]] teams.
==Works==
===Books===
* ''Disturbing the Peace'' by [[Richard Yates]]
* ''The Gold Disc of Coosa'' by [[Virginia Pounds Brown]]
* ''The House on Pendleton Block'' by [[Ann Waldron]]
* ''The Integration of Mary-Larkin Thornhill'' by Ann Waldron
* ''Sociobiology: The New Synthesis'' by [[E. O. Wilson]]
* ''Staying Hard'' by [[Charles Gaines]]
===Buildings===
[[Image:Hyatt House postcard.jpg|right|thumb|125px|Postcard of the Hyatt House]]
* [[Brookwood Metroplex]], phase II
* [[Century Plaza]]
* [[Clara Verner Towers]]
* [[Clarion Hotel]]
* [[Clarkson Bridge]] restoration
* [[Hueytown Public Library]] relocated to the unused city jail area in [[Hueytown City Hall]]
* [[Sheraton Birmingham Hotel|Hyatt House Birmingham Hotel]]
* [[Palmer Norris Center]]
* [[Pelham City Hall]]
* [[Red Cross Building]] renovations and expansion
* [[Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage]]: [[Donnelly House]], [[McDaniel House]], [[Oak Hill Cemetery]]
* [[National Register of Historic Places]]: [[Boshell's Mill]], [[Druid City Historic District]], [[Eugene Enslen residence]], [[Isaac Sadler residence]], [[Searcy House]]
===Film===
* ''One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'' featuring [[Louise Fletcher]] as Nurse Ratched
* The film version of ''[[Stay Hungry]]'' was shot in Birmingham.
===Music===
* ''Elite Hotel'' by [[Emmylou Harris]]
* ''Family Reunion'' by [[The O'Jays]]
* "It's Gonna be a Cold Cold Christmas" by [[Dana Rosemary Scallon]]
* ''Pieces of the Sky'' by Emmylou Harris, including "[[Boulder to Birmingham]]"
* ''Survival'' by The O'Jays
===Television===
* [[September 6]]: ''The Lost Saucer'', co-starring [[Jim Nabors]], premiered.


==Individuals==
==Individuals==
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* [[Cleveland Hammonds]] took his first position as school superintendent in Inkster, Michigan.
* [[Cleveland Hammonds]] took his first position as school superintendent in Inkster, Michigan.
* [[Cliff Holman]] was promoted to general manager and vice-president of the [[Parliament House Hotel]].
* [[Cliff Holman]] was promoted to general manager and vice-president of the [[Parliament House Hotel]].
* [[Harold Jackson]] became a reporter for the ''[[Birmingham Post-Herald]]''.
* [[Juliet Lovoy]] became chef of [[Lovoy's Italian Restaurant]].
* [[Juliet Lovoy]] became chef of [[Lovoy's Italian Restaurant]].
* [[Lou Marini]] joined the ''Saturday Night Live'' house band.
* [[Lou Marini]] joined the ''Saturday Night Live'' house band.
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* [[Abdulalim Shabazz]] took his current name.
* [[Abdulalim Shabazz]] took his current name.
* [[Steve Sloan]] became head football coach at Texas Tech.
* [[Steve Sloan]] became head football coach at Texas Tech.
* [[Nelson H. Smith]] began serving on the general council for the Baptist World Alliance.
* [[Nelson Smith Jr]] began serving on the general council for the Baptist World Alliance.
* [[Richard Thigpen]] became acting president of the [[University of Alabama]].
* [[Richard Thigpen]] became acting president of the [[University of Alabama]].
* [[Margaret Tutwiler]] was called to Washington as Assistant Office Manager for the Fund for Government Investors.  She later assumed the job of Executive Director of President Ford's Committee for Alabama.
* [[Margaret Tutwiler]] was called to Washington as Assistant Office Manager for the Fund for Government Investors.  She later assumed the job of Executive Director of President Ford's Committee for Alabama.
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===Births===
===Births===
[[Image:Bo Bice 3 album cover.jpg|right|thumb|125px|Bo Bice]]
[[Image:Bo Bice 3 album cover.jpg|right|thumb|125px|Bo Bice]]
* [[January 28]]: [[Monica Graveline]], deputy general counsel for [[Southern Company]]
* [[February 6]]: [[Jason Buha]], professional golfer & [[Birmingham-Southern College]] administrator
* [[April 7]]: [[Kenya Marshall]], attorney
* [[April 7]]: [[Kenya Marshall]], attorney
* [[April 14]]: [[Avner Dorman]], composer
* [[April 14]]: [[Avner Dorman]], composer
* [[April 25]]: [[Lance McDade]], [[Mayor of Lipscomb]]
* May: [[Eunice Elliott]], comedian and news host
* [[June 8]]: [[Clarence Muhammad]], [[Nation of Islam]] minister and activist
* [[July 20]]: [[Michael Richard]], urban explorer
* [[August 15]]: [[Elaine Luria]], U.S. Representative
* [[August 29]]: [[André Natta]], publisher
* [[August 29]]: [[André Natta]], publisher
* [[September 2]]: [[Cedric Sparks]], [[Birmingham Department of Youth Services]] director
* [[September 2]]: [[Cedric Sparks]], [[Birmingham Department of Youth Services]] director
* [[September 30]]: [[Van Moody]], pastor and author
* [[October 6]]: [[Koundu]], gorilla
* [[October 6]]: [[Koundu]], gorilla
* [[November 1]]: [[Bo Bice]], rock musician
* [[November 1]]: [[Bo Bice]], rock musician
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* [[Chris Graves]], basketball coach
* [[Chris Graves]], basketball coach
* [[Alison Grizzle]], math teacher
* [[Alison Grizzle]], math teacher
* [[Chris Joe]], chef
* [[Corey McKern]], opera singer
* [[Corey McKern]], opera singer
* [[Larry Rackley]], painter
* [[Larry Rackley]], painter
* [[Brandee Skinner]]
* [[Brandee Skinner]]
* [[Tommie Watkins]], AIDS activist
* [[Tommie Watkins]], AIDS activist
* [[Ben Wieseman]], planner


===Awards===
===Awards===
* [[Alabama Academy of Honor]]: [[Rucker Agee]], [[James Allen]], [[Ben Gilmer]], [[Milo Howard]], [[Charles McCallum, Jr]], [[George Murray]], [[Julia Russell]], [[William Rushton, Jr]]
* [[Alabama Academy of Honor]]: [[Rucker Agee]], [[James Allen]], [[Ben Gilmer]], [[Milo Howard]], [[Charles McCallum Jr]], [[George Murray]], [[Julia Russell]], [[William Rushton Jr]]
* [[Alabama Business Hall of Fame]]: Charles Henderson (Troy University), [[Frank Rushton]] ([[City Ice and Delivery]] & [[National Coal and Coke Company]]), [[Wallace Malone, Sr]] ([[SouthTrust|First National Bank]]), [[Louis Pizitz]] ([[Pizitz]]), Ben May (Gulf Lumber Company), [[Mervyn Sterne]] ([[Sterne, Agee and Leach]])
* [[Alabama Business Hall of Fame]]: Charles Henderson (Troy University), [[Frank Rushton]] ([[City Ice and Delivery]] & [[National Coal and Coke Company]]), [[Wallace Malone Sr]] ([[SouthTrust|First National Bank]]), [[Louis Pizitz]] ([[Pizitz]]), Ben May (Gulf Lumber Company), [[Mervyn Sterne]] ([[Sterne, Agee and Leach]])
* [[Alabama Sports Hall of Fame]]: Paul Grist, [[Billy Hitchcock]], [[Frank House]], [[Zipp Newman]], [[Snitz Snider]], [[Travis Tidwell]], [[Pat Trammell]], and [[George Wallace]]
* [[Alabama Sports Hall of Fame]]: Paul Grist, [[Billy Hitchcock]], [[Frank House]], [[Zipp Newman]], [[Snitz Snider]], [[Travis Tidwell]], [[Pat Trammell]], and [[George Wallace]]
* [[Miss Alabama]]: [[Susie Vaughn]]
* [[Miss Alabama]]: [[Susie Vaughn]]
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===Graduations===
===Graduations===
* [[Robert Baker]] from Gregorian University, graduate degree in dogmatic theology
* [[Robert Baker]] from Gregorian University, graduate degree in dogmatic theology
* [[William G. Barnes]] from George Washington University, B.S. in business administration
* [[William G. Barnes]] from George Washington University, BS in business administration
* [[William B. Blount]] from the [[University of Alabama]], bachelor's
* [[William B. Blount]] from the [[University of Alabama]], bachelor's
* [[David Carrington]] from the University of Houston, master's in business administration
* [[David Carrington]] from the University of Houston, master's in business administration
* [[John L. Carroll]] from Harvard University, master of laws
* [[John L. Carroll]] from Harvard University, master of laws
* [[Ouida Fritschi]] from [[UAB]], B.S. in psychology
* [[Ouida Fritschi]] from [[UAB]], BS in psychology
* [[Anthony Gardner]] from [[Hayes High School]]
* [[Anthony Gardner]] from [[Hayes High School]]
* [[Anthony Greene]] from the University of Alabama, B.S. in special education  
* [[Anthony Greene]] from the University of Alabama, BS in special education  
* [[Carol Hendrickson]] from Brunswick High School in Brunswick, Maine
* [[Carol Hendrickson]] from Brunswick High School in Brunswick, Maine
* [[Harold Jackson]] from Baker University in Baldwin, Kansas, BS in political science and journalism
* [[Alan Jacobs]] from [[Banks High School]]
* [[Alan Jacobs]] from [[Banks High School]]
* [[Lonnie Johnson]] from [[Tuskegee University]], master's in nuclear engineering
* [[Lonnie Johnson]] from [[Tuskegee University]], master's in nuclear engineering
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* [[Ed McMahon]] from Georgetown University Law School, Juris Doctorate
* [[Ed McMahon]] from Georgetown University Law School, Juris Doctorate
* [[Branko Medenica]] completed a master of fine arts at the University of Mississippi.
* [[Branko Medenica]] completed a master of fine arts at the University of Mississippi.
* [[J. Gordon Melton]] from Northwestern University, Ph.D. in the History and Literature of Religions
* [[J. Gordon Melton]] from Northwestern University, PhD in the History and Literature of Religions
* [[Melvin Miller]] from Indiana University, masters in recreation and parks administration.
* [[Melvin Miller]] from Indiana University, masters in recreation and parks administration.
* [[Pat Moore]] from UAB, bachelor's in accounting
* [[Pat Moore]] from UAB, bachelor's in accounting
* [[Dwayne Murray]] from [[Stillman College]], B.S. in business administration
* [[Dwayne Murray]] from [[Stillman College]], BS in business administration
* [[Gene Robinson]] from the University of Alabama, bachelor's in marketing
* [[Gene Robinson]] from the University of Alabama, bachelor's in marketing
* [[Samantha Shaw]] from [[Homewood High School]]
* [[Samantha Shaw]] from [[Homewood High School]]
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===Weddings===
===Weddings===
* [[September 1]]: Former [[Miss Alabama]] [[Ann Fowler]] married ABC Sports president Roone Arledge.
* [[Lili Gentle]] to Timothy W. Guerry
* [[Lili Gentle]] to Timothy W. Guerry


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* [[Fred Arthur Powell]], photographer
* [[Fred Arthur Powell]], photographer
:''See also: [[List of homicides in 1975]]''
:''See also: [[List of homicides in 1975]]''
==Works==
* "[[Fish Circle]]", painting by Wayne Thiebaud
* The [[Black Community Game]], with graphics by [[Edward Jennings]]
===Books===
* ''Disturbing the Peace'' by [[Richard Yates]]
* ''The Gold Disc of Coosa'' by [[Virginia Pounds Brown]]
* ''The House on Pendleton Block'' by [[Ann Waldron]]
* ''The Integration of Mary-Larkin Thornhill'' by Ann Waldron
* ''Sociobiology: The New Synthesis'' by [[E. O. Wilson]]
* ''Staying Hard'' by [[Charles Gaines]]
* ''[[Yesterday's Birmingham]]'' by [[Malcolm McMillan]]
===Buildings===
[[Image:Hyatt House postcard.jpg|right|thumb|175px|Postcard of the Hyatt House]]
* [[Brookwood Metroplex]], phase II
* [[Century Plaza]]
* [[Clara Verner Towers]]
* [[Clarion Hotel]]
* [[Clarkson Bridge]] restoration
* [[Hueytown Public Library]] relocated to the unused city jail area in [[Hueytown City Hall]]
* [[Sheraton Birmingham Hotel|Hyatt House Birmingham Hotel]]
* [[Palmer Norris Center]]
* [[Pelham City Hall]]
* [[Red Cross Building]] renovations and expansion
* [[UAB 13th Street pedestrian bridge]]
* Added to the [[Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage]]: [[James Donnelly residence|Donnelly House]], [[McDaniel House]], [[Oak Hill Cemetery]]
* Added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]]: [[Boshell's Mill]], [[Druid City Historic District]], [[Eugene Enslen residence]], [[Isaac Sadler residence]], [[Searcy House]]
===Film===
* ''One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'' featuring [[Louise Fletcher]] as Nurse Ratched
* The film version of ''[[Stay Hungry]]'' was shot in Birmingham.
===Music===
* ''Elite Hotel'' by [[Emmylou Harris]]
* ''Family Reunion'' by [[The O'Jays]]
* "It's Gonna be a Cold Cold Christmas" by [[Dana Rosemary Scallon]]
* ''Pieces of the Sky'' by Emmylou Harris, including "[[Boulder to Birmingham]]"
* ''Survival'' by The O'Jays
===Television===
* [[September 6]]: ''The Lost Saucer'', co-starring [[Jim Nabors]], premiered.


==Context==
==Context==

Revision as of 15:26, 25 October 2023

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1975 was the 104th year after the founding of the city of Birmingham.

Events

Business

Government

Religion

Sports

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Individuals

Births

Bo Bice

Awards

Graduations

Weddings

Divorces

Deaths

See also: List of homicides in 1975

Works

Books

Buildings

Postcard of the Hyatt House

Film

  • One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest featuring Louise Fletcher as Nurse Ratched
  • The film version of Stay Hungry was shot in Birmingham.

Music

Television

Context

In 1975 the Altair 8800 microcomputer was released. Wheel of Fortune premiered. The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Minnesota Vikings 16–6 in Super Bowl IX. Construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System began. Microsoft was established. The Vietnam War ended with the fall of Saigon. The Apollo-Soyuz Test Project saw Soviet and American spacecraft dock in orbit for the first time. Jimmy Hoffa went missing. The Louisiana Superdome opened in New Orleans. The AH-64 Apache helicopter made its first flight. Muhammad Ali defeated Joe Frazier in the Thrilla in Manila boxing match. Saturday Night Live premiered. The Cincinnati Reds defeat the Boston Red Sox in the World Series. The SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank. The Group of Six (G-6) industrailized nations formed. Peter Gabriel departed the band Genesis, and was replaced on lead vocals by drummer Phil Collins.

Notable births in 1975 included actress Sara Gilbert, rapper Big Boi, singer Brian Littrell, actress Drew Barrymore, actress Eva Longoria, singer Fergie, baseball player Scott Rolen, football player and television correspondent Tiki Barber, singer Enrique Iglesias, football player Ray Lewis, musician Lauryn Hill, rapper André 3000, actress Angelina Jolie, basketball player Allen Iverson, actor Tobey Maguire, rapper 50 Cent, musician Jack White, basketball player Ray Allen, baseball player Alex Rodriguez, race car driver Jimmie Johnson, actress Kate Winslet, cyclist Floyd Landis, singer Ginuwine, poker player Chris Moneymaker, and golfer Tiger Woods.

Notable deaths included actor Larry Fine, writer P. G. Wodehouse, former Soviet premier Nikolai Bulganin, Chinese leader Chiang Kai-shek, Olympic athlete Harold Osborn, photographer Walker Evans, actress Marjorie Main, entertainer Josephine Baker, actor William Hartnell, actor Moe Howard, entertainer Ozzie Nelson, screenwriter Rod Serling, writer James Blish, writer Rex Stout, Spanish dictator Francisco Franco, race car driver Graham Hill, playwright Thornton Wilder, and film composer Bernard Herrman.

Notable novels of 1975 included Natalie Babbitt's Tuck Everlasting, James Clavell's Shōgun, Stephen Kings's 'Salem's Lot, and Bob Shea and Robert Anton Wilson's The Illuminatus! Trilogy.

Top box office hits included Jaws, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Dog Day Afternoon, and Shampoo. Another notable release was The Rocky Horror Picture Show. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest took Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Actor (Jack Nicholson), Best Actress (Louise Fletcher), Best Director (Miloš Forman), and Best Adapted Screenplay.

Albums released in 1975 included Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy by Elton John, Physical Graffiti by Led Zeppelin, Elton John's Greatest Hits, and One of These Nights by the Eagles. The Grammy Award for Album of the Year went to Still Crazy After All These Years by Paul Simon. Hit singles included the Captain & Tennille's "Love Will Keep Us Together", Tony Orlando and Dawn's "He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)", Neil Sedaka's "Bad Blood", Elton John's "Island Girl", and Silver Convention's "Fly, Robin, Fly".

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