The world in
1975
In 1975, Gates and Allen founded Microsoft, Jaws topped the box office, and “Love Will Keep Us Together” by Captain & Tennille led the charts.
Music
The #1 song of 1975 was “Love Will Keep Us Together” by Captain & Tennille.
Movies
The biggest movie of 1975 was Jaws.
Events
- Gates and Allen founded Microsoft
- The Vietnam War ended with the fall of Saigon
- Saturday Night Live premiered on NBC
Prices
- Gallon of gas: ~$0.57
- Postage stamp: $0.10
Who led
US President: Gerald Ford.
Notable birth
Angelina Jolie was born in 1975.
Fun fact
Jaws became the first film to cross $100 million and invented the summer blockbuster.
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About the data
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