1975
April 30, 1975, with the Fall of Saigon
The End of the Vietnam War
The first movie to gross over $100 million at the box office, pioneering the concept of the summer blockbuster and changing the film industry forever.
JAWS
On April 4, 1975, two childhood friends, Bill Gates and Paul Allen, founded a company in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Microsoft
One of the most famous boxing matches in history, took place on October 1, 1975. Muhammad Ali successfully defended his heavyweight title against Joe Frazier in a brutal and grueling fight in the Philippines.
Thrilla in Manila
In March 1975 a key figure in the global oil politics of the time, was assassinated by his nephew. His death had significant political and economic ramifications for the Middle East.
King Faisal of Saudi Arabia