Vol. 1970s · No. 1975 · PRICE 25¢
The 1975 Times
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April 30, 1975 | History
Endings, Beginnings, Blockbusters, and New Frontiers
In 1975, the global geopolitical landscape shifted dramatically with the fall of Saigon and a historic handshake in space. Meanwhile, pop culture redefined modern entertainment with revolutionary music, late-night comedy, and the birth of the summer blockbuster.
Jaws Premieres in Theaters
Steven Spielberg's terrifying shark thriller hits cinemas, breaking box office records and establishing the modern Hollywood summer blockbuster.
The Thrilla in Manila
Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a brutal 14-round heavyweight championship match in the Philippines, ending their legendary trilogy.
Also this year
Apollo-Soyuz Test Project
July 17, 1975 | Space
American astronaut Tom Stafford and Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov shake hands in orbit, marking the first joint US-Soviet space flight.
Queen Releases Bohemian Rhapsody
October 31, 1975 | Music
Queen unleashes their iconic six-minute operatic rock suite, accompanied by a video that forever changes music promotion.
Saturday Night Live Debuts
October 11, 1975 | Television
NBC airs the first episode of a live, subversive sketch comedy show starring the original 'Not Ready for Prime Time Players'.
Bill Gates and Paul Allen Found Microsoft
April 4, 1975 | Technology
Two childhood friends form Microsoft in Albuquerque to develop and sell BASIC interpreters for the Altair 8800 microcomputer.
Bruce Springsteen Releases Born to Run
August 25, 1975 | Music
Bruce Springsteen releases his masterpiece third studio album, catapulting the New Jersey musician into global rock superstardom.