1975
The Vietnam War ended
On 30 April 1975, Saigon fell and the long war in Vietnam came to an end.
1975
The world of 1975
How much of this do you remember — or not?
1975
The first Cricket World Cup
Eight teams contested the first one-day World Cup in England in June 1975; the West Indies won.
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Compare 1975 with 1998 →
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