A Look Back At
Born in 1975
What Was Life Like in 1975?
Who Was in Charge?
Prime Minister
Harold Wilson
Monarch
Elizabeth II
What Things Cost
Pint of Beer
26p
Loaf of Bread
17p
Petrol (per litre)
16p
Average House
£11,787
Weekly Wage
£58.50
Value of Money
£1 in 1975 would be worth approximately £11.80 in today's money.
Events of 1975 in the United Kingdom
A selection from Wikipedia's '1975 in the United Kingdom'. Not a complete list.
- 3 April – Monty Python and the Holy Grail is released to cinemas in the UK.
- 31 May – The European Space Agency is established, with the UK being one of the ten founding members.
- 5 June – 67% of voters support continuing membership of the EEC in a referendum.
- 19 September – The first episode of the popular sitcom Fawlty Towers is broadcast on BBC Two.
- 27 September – The National Railway Museum is opened in York, becoming the first national museum outside London.
- 31 October – Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" is released.
- 6 November – The first public performance by punk rock band the Sex Pistols takes place.
- 25 December – The heavy metal band Iron Maiden is formed by Steve Harris in London.
Popular Toys & Games
- Pet Rock
- Dungeons & Dragons
- Evel Knievel
UK No. 1 on 1 January 1975
Lonely This Christmas
Mud