1975

What Was Happening in 1975

Saigon falls, Jaws bites, and the UK says 'Yes' to Europe.

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Number 1 Songs in 1975 — UK and US Charts

UK #1

"Bohemian Rhapsody"

Queen

Freddie Mercury's operatic rock masterpiece topped the UK charts for nine weeks from late 1975, becoming one of the most celebrated and recognisable songs in pop history.

US #1

"Love Will Keep Us Together"

Captain & Tennille

This upbeat pop hit spent four weeks at number one and was the best-selling US single of 1975, winning the Grammy for Record of the Year.

Biggest Films of 1975 — Box Office Hits

Jaws

Box Office: $260 million

Steven Spielberg's shark thriller invented the summer blockbuster, became the first film to gross over $100 million domestically, and made an entire generation terrified of the ocean.

Fashion and Style of 1975

Fashion, clothing and visual culture from the era

Architecture and Buildings of 1975

Buildings completed and structures opened in 1975

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