1975
The first prototype of the Mikoyan MiG-31 interceptor makes its maiden flight.
The first prototype of the Mikoyan MiG-31 interceptor makes its maiden flight.
1975 in History
78 events found for 1975
1975
Sara Jane Moore tries to assassinate U.S. President Gerald Ford, but is foiled by the Secret Service.
Sara Jane Moore tries to assassinate U.S. President Gerald Ford, but is foiled by the Secret Service.
1975
Southwest Face expedition members become the first persons to reach the summit of Mount Everest by any of its faces,…
Southwest Face expedition members become the first persons to reach the summit of Mount Everest by any of its faces,…
1975
The last use of capital punishment in Spain sparks worldwide protests.
The last use of capital punishment in Spain sparks worldwide protests.
1975
The Spaghetti House siege, in which nine people are taken hostage, takes place in London.
The Spaghetti House siege, in which nine people are taken hostage, takes place in London.
1975
WGPR becomes the first black-owned-and-operated television station in the US.
WGPR becomes the first black-owned-and-operated television station in the US.
1975
Malév Flight 240 crashes into the Mediterranean Sea while on approach to Beirut International Airport in Beirut,…
Malév Flight 240 crashes into the Mediterranean Sea while on approach to Beirut International Airport in Beirut,…
1975
Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.
Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines.
1975
An RAF Avro Vulcan bomber explodes and crashes over Żabbar, Malta after an aborted landing, killing five crew members…
An RAF Avro Vulcan bomber explodes and crashes over Żabbar, Malta after an aborted landing, killing five crew members…
1975
Indonesian troops kill the Balibo Five, a group of Australian journalists, in Portuguese Timor.
Indonesian troops kill the Balibo Five, a group of Australian journalists, in Portuguese Timor.
1975
Three-year-old Rahima Banu, from Bangladesh, is the last known case of naturally occurring smallpox.
Three-year-old Rahima Banu, from Bangladesh, is the last known case of naturally occurring smallpox.
1975
The Australian Coalition sparks a constitutional crisis when they vote to defer funding for the government's annual…
The Australian Coalition sparks a constitutional crisis when they vote to defer funding for the government's annual…
1975
'Salem's Lot, an American vampire novel by Stephen King, is published.
'Salem's Lot, an American vampire novel by Stephen King, is published.
1975
The Soviet uncrewed space mission Venera 9 lands on Venus.
The Soviet uncrewed space mission Venera 9 lands on Venus.
1975
In Iceland, 90% of women take part in a national strike, refusing to work in protest of gender inequality.
In Iceland, 90% of women take part in a national strike, refusing to work in protest of gender inequality.
1975
Prince Juan Carlos I of Spain becomes acting head of state, taking over for the country's ailing dictator, Gen.…
Prince Juan Carlos I of Spain becomes acting head of state, taking over for the country's ailing dictator, Gen.…
1975
Forty-five people are killed when Inex-Adria Aviopromet Flight 450 crashes into Suchdol, Prague, while on approach to…
Forty-five people are killed when Inex-Adria Aviopromet Flight 450 crashes into Suchdol, Prague, while on approach to…