The Good,
The Bad,
| Also in 1975... | |
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The first personal computer for home use is
introduced. |
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Saturday Night
Live, one of the most influential shows in TV history, debuts on
NBC. |
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First Lady Betty Ford openly discusses on TV her breast
cancer mastectomy. |
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The Bee Gees' "Jive Talkin" and David Bowie's "Fame" lead the
disco trend. |
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Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme, a follower of Charles Manson,
attempts to assassinate Pres. Ford in Sacramento,
CA. |
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (in an Oscar® sweep),
Dog Day Afternoon, Jaws, Shampoo and Monty
Python and the Holy Grail typify film fare at the decade's
midpoint. |
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Fads include skateboards, dance marathons and mood rings.
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Rocker Bruce Springsteen appears on the cover of Time
and Newsweek in the same week. |
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Disco music and discotheques dominate the fashion world, with
platform shoes, polyester, and a more form-fitting, sexy look for
men and women. |
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Richard Petty wins the Winston Cup Championship. |
