Stories from 1975
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January 18, 1975
Barry Manilow's "Mandy" snagged the #1 spot on the pop charts, becoming Manilow's first hit single and launching his career. Manilow would sell more than 75 million records and be proclaimed as Top Adult Contemporary Chart Artist of All Time by Billboard.
May 25, 1975
The grizzly bear was added to the Endangered Species List because the animal practically disappeared with the country fulfilling its "Manifest Destiny" and the growing popularity of hunting it. The grizzly would be featured on California's state flag, once home to over 10,000 bears.
June 20, 1975
Jaws lurked into the number one spot at the movie box office, earning $7 million opening weekend and $450 million worldwide. Steven Spielberg's thriller was the first blockbuster to be released in the summer and massively marketed to the public.
June 26, 1975
I Got You Babe couple Sonny and Cher Bono finalized their divorce after 13 years together.
October 11, 1975
Live sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live debuted on TV with a stellar yet then-unknown cast of comedians, including Dan Akroyd, John Belushi, and Chevy Chase. The show would carve a niche in American pop culture with its edgy comedy commenting on current politics and society.
October 11, 1975
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United States
Bruce Springsteen was featured on the cover of both Time and Newsweek magazines, which helped bolster his rise to stardom.
