The History of 1975: A Concise Monthly Guide to the Main Historical Events of 1975

By Darren Fisher

Dive into 'The History of 1975,' the definitive historical yearbook celebrating a year of culture, politics, and groundbreaking firsts. This meticulously curated collection revisits major American and British milestones that shaped a generation. In the UK, 1975 was the year that Margaret Thatcher became leader of the Conservative Party. A debate raged on about membership of the European Economic Community (EEC). Monty Python and the Holy Grail were launched in cinemas. Fawlty Towers first came to our TV screens. Inflation hit 24.2%, unemployment was rising and the Trade Unions were fighting for the rights of their members. Peter Sutcliffe - later known as The Yorkshire Ripper started his reign of terror. In the US the Watergate Scandal rumbled on. The Rocky Horror Picture Show debuts on Broadway. Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft. Kodak release the first digital camera. Jaws was released. The 'Thriller in Manilla' saw Muhammad Ali fight Joe Frazier for the Heavyweight Championship of the world. Ronald Reagan enters the race for the Presidential election. This isn't just a 1970's history book - with each page dedicated to notable events and cultural landmarks of 1975, it's a rich tapestry of a year as remarkable as any that the 1970's brought us.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DC51XN9Q
• ISBN13: 9798334812314
• Release Date: August 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 101 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.2" x 6.0"