1975: The Soundtrack
This "Bohemian" British band released an operatic rock anthem that would become one of the most iconic songs ever
Who is Queen?
This Spielberg thriller about a deadly shark made everyone think twice about going in the water.
What is Jaws?
This software giant was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975.
What is Microsoft?
If Denny had been born a girl, his parents had this name ready — because apparently, they liked to keep us guessing.
Megan
Earth, Wind & Fire didn’t ask if you remembered October or July — they wanted to know if you remembered this specific night.
What is the 21st night of September?
This American icon released Born to Run in 1975, cementing his status as "The Boss."
Who is Bruce Springsteen?
This game-changing variety show debuted on NBC in October 1975 and launched the careers of countless comedians
What is Saturday Night Live?
This now-famous magazine, focused on computers and DIY electronics, published its first issue in 1975.
What is Popular Electronics?
After Mommy and Daddy got their cuddles in, this lucky person (people) got the first backstage pass to the baby debut
Who is, Grandmom and Poppy Heron?
This Billie Joe Armstrong-fronted band doesn’t want to be disturbed until after September ends.
Who is Green Day?
This disco group told us "That's the way (uh-huh uh-huh) I like it)" with their 1975 hit
Who is KC and the Sunshine Band?
This future royal was just 14 years old in 1975 and would go on to become the "People’s Princess."
Who is Princess Diana?
DAILY DOUBLE
This microcomputer, featured in Popular Electronics and sold as a kit, is often considered the spark for the home computing revolution
What is the Altair 8800?
Forget Buckingham Palace—this was the noble institution where His Royal Cuteness first graced the world.
What is, St. Mary's in Fishtown
Frank Sinatra crooned, “Try to remember the kind of September,” in this nostalgic tune often heard in fall-themed musicals.
What is Try to Remember?
This soul legend released Songs in the Key of Life the following year, but his 1975 hit “Boogie On Reggae Woman” kept him in the spotlight
Who is Stevie Wonder?
This controversial British comedy group released Monty Python and the Holy Grail in 1975
Who are Monty Python?
This now-defunct computer company introduced its first computer, the SCELBI-8H, just before 1975, but its influence grew that year.
What is SCELBI?
He wasn’t quite NFL size yet, but this was his official “rookie stats” — straight from the delivery room scouting report.
What is 8 lb. 7 1/2 oz. 21 inches
September gets its name from septem, the Latin word for this number—because ancient calendars had a completely different vibe.
What is seven?
This singer-songwriter scored a major hit in 1975 with “Rhinestone Cowboy.”
Who is Glen Campbell?
This iconic toy line debuted in 1975 and featured poseable action dolls with names like “Eagle Eye.”
What are Mego action figures?
n 1975, this digital camera pioneer filed a patent for a portable electronic still camera—though the tech wouldn’t take off for decades
What is Kodak?
Before he learned to walk, talk, or question your life choices, he blessed the world with this historic one-word debut.
This fashion rule says you’re not supposed to wear a certain color after September starts—though most people break it anyway.
What is white?