Which TV show, starring Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi and Chevy Chase, among others, debuted in 1975?

Switch
Saturday Night Live
The Invisible Man

Super!

That was incorrect.

Which movie won the Oscar for the best picture in 1975?

Chinatown
The Towering Inferno
The Godfather Part II

Hooray! 🥳

Doh! 🤬

Angola and Mozambique gained their independence in 1975. Before this, which country were they a colony of?

Portugal
England
Spain

Nice!

Nope, sorry. 😢

This TV show aired starting December 1975. Can you name this TV show?

One Day at a Time
Survivors
Good Times

Yay!

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

This famous actress is one of Hollywood's highest paid actress who received an Academy Award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards/ She was born on 4 June 1975. Who is she?

Reese Witherspoon
Sienna Miller
Angelina Jolie

Terrific! 🥳

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

On June 20th, 1975, a movie that beckons the “need for a bigger boat” is released, setting the standard for summer blockbusters for years to come.

Apocalypse, Now
Moby Dick
Jaws

You've nailed it!

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham joined this famous band in 1975.

The Blackhearts
Fleetwood Mac
The Pixies

Good work!

Not quite right. 😢

John N. Mitchell, H.R. Haldeman, and John Ehrlichman are all found guilty of this massive cover-up – one that resulted in the resignation of the U.S. President of the time.

Iran-Contra Affair
Bay of Pigs
Watergate

Right on the money!

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

This famous steel roller coaster opened at Walt Disney world in Florida on January 15th, 1975, eventually becoming one of the park’s most popular attractions of the 21st century.

The Matterhorn
The Vortex
Space Mountain

Sensational!

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

On February 11th, 1975, this woman became the first female leader of any political party when she defeats Edward Heath for the leadership of the opposition UK Conservative Party.

Margaret Thatcher
Gertrude Benson
Violet Douglass

You've nailed it!

Not quite right. 😢

This now-cult movie and play opened on Broadway in New York City on March 10th, 1975 – only to be closed after 3 previews and 45 performances.

West Side Story
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Rent

Fantastic! 🥳

Nope, sorry. 😢

Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded this legendary technology company in Albuquerque, New Mexico in April 1975.

IBM
Intel
Microsoft

Great job!

Doh! 🤬

On April 18th, 1975, this infamous movement and group began the mass evacuation and genocide in Cambodia.

Turks
Vietcong
Khmer Rouge

Awesome!

Not quite.

On April 30th, the Vietnam War officially ends with the Fall of _________.

Mayaguez
Ho Chi Minh
Saigon

Super!

Not quite right. 😢

In July, the former Teamsters Union president mysteriously goes missing…who was he?

Nelson Rockefeller
Jimmy Hoffa
Junko Tabei

Was that too easy for you?

Not quite right. 😢

In October, the legendary “Thrilla in Manila” pitted Muhammad Ali against what other boxer?

Joe Frazier
George Foreman
Buster Douglas

Superb!

Having difficulty with this one?

On October 11th, 1975, NBC aired its first episode of Saturday Night Live, which is still running today over 40 years later. Who was the first host?

Andy Kaufman
George Carlin
Richard Pryor

Fantastic! 🥳

Having difficulty with this one?

The “Big Red Machine” won its first of 2 consecutive Major League Baseball World Series in 1975 over the Boston Red Sox. From what city did they hail?

Cleveland
St. Louis
Cincinnati

Nice going!

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

British rock sensation Queen launched what became their most famous hit of all time in October 1975 about a “poor boy” that nobody loved.

Bohemian Rhapsody
Another One Bites The Dust
Fat Bottomed Girls

Fantastic! 🥳

Nope, sorry. 😢

This fad was conceived in 1975, by advertising executive Gary Dahl. What is it?

Cork Pop Guns
Roller Skates
Pet rock

You get a gold star for that! 🌟

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

Share the quiz to show your results!

How Well Do You Know the Year 1975?

You got %%score%% out of %%total%%!

Replay

💡 Did you know? You can resume your quizzes at any point — even if you close your browser. Never lose track of your progress again!

Prev Quiz Next Quiz

3 Comments

⚠️ May contain spoilers

Add a Comment Cancel reply

Join the Conversation

MARK MORRALL: "12 / 15 - 80%, I`ve seen all of those..." on Can You Name These Iconic War Movies?
D
DAVE COHEN: "DITTO!!!" on Cozy Cat Cafe Trivia Quiz!Are You Ready to Snuggle up with Kitty Cuddles and Coffee?
J
Janet: "13/14" on Can You Name These Animals?
Curtis Calvarese: ""I just barely Survived" I guess they will never find..." on Can You Survive a Day Working at McDonald’s?
M
Meilyn: "Quiero acceder" on Pick Your Favorite Makeup and We’ll Guess Your Age
M
Melinda: "Japan! I don't think so.....couldn't be more wrong! I don't..." on Feast Your Way Through the Alphabet and We’ll Match You With Your Ideal Country
G
Glenda Benson: "Hello guys!" on What Do I Want to Eat? This Quiz Reveals Your Perfect Meal!
y
yvonnelawrenson: "17/22 77% not too bad could have done better tho...." on Passing This Animal Kingdom Quiz Is the Only Proof You Need to Show You’re the Smart Friend
C
Cat: "I a parallel world I'm a pixie" on Answer These Mystical Questions and We’ll Reveal Who You Are in a Parallel Universe
Queen A: "same, but it depends on what craft it is too." on Based on Your Breakfast Choices, This Is Your Personality Type
R
RMT: "United States...........That is perfect because that is where I live." on Feast Your Way Through the Alphabet and We’ll Match You With Your Ideal Country
vienna: "A purpose Yes, super true! Also, I don't like how..." on Make a Wish at These Magical Places Around the World and We’ll Reveal What You Need Most
Savannah: "You got: A Time Traveler in a parallel universe! 8%..." on Answer These Mystical Questions and We’ll Reveal Who You Are in a Parallel Universe
COWEEEEN: ""Young adult" it's kinda close I guess. I mean I'm..." on We Can Guess Your Age Based on theBBQ Party You Throw
Cinnomoroll.cute123: "The mother .Guess it makes sense #lol@gmail.com😝" on Female Archetype Quiz – Which of the 7 Feminine Archetypes Are You?
Danika: "Same! It says 0% of players got this!" on Eat Only Yellow Foodsto Find Out Which Iconic Yellow Character You Are
B
Bill: "32/50" on The Average American Has Visited 12 US States — How Many Have You Been To?
Tammy Jordan: "I got Australia" on Feast Your Way Through the Alphabet and We’ll Match You With Your Ideal Country
Lizzy: "🙁 i got snow white" on Which Disney Princess Are You?Take This Quiz to Find Out
A
Angelia joelene: "I got 28 but I want to marry at 26" on Rate These Wedding Venues and We’ll Reveal When You’ll Get Married
Karley Fletcher: "phoebe buffay!!! Yayyy I have a lot in common with..." on Which Friends Character Are You?
m
millerlc: "it said im 36... im 18" on Can We Guess Your Age by Your Taste in Music?
d
demonprince: "I got Japan" on Feast Your Way Through the Alphabet and We’ll Match You With Your Ideal Country
RJLupinFan_1: "Lol! I love the wizard emoji!" on Female Archetype Quiz – Which of the 7 Feminine Archetypes Are You?
K
Kira Callaghan: "United States Your love for diverse and indulgent cuisine makes..." on Feast Your Way Through the Alphabet and We’ll Match You With Your Ideal Country

Top Commenters

Most comments in last 30 days

Nazareth
360 comments
RJLupinFan_1
349 comments
Savannah
152 comments
MARK MORRALL
131 comments
B

Bill
108 comments
vienna
86 comments
Queen A
86 comments
C

Cat
67 comments
Maebelle
60 comments
y

yvonnelawrenson
60 comments

Unlock Premium Perks

Enjoy Quizly? Upgrade to Premium for an ad-free experience and exclusive features.

Get Premium

Your Support Makes a Difference

Which TV show, starring Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi and Chevy Chase, among others, debuted in 1975?

Which movie won the Oscar for the best picture in 1975?

Angola and Mozambique gained their independence in 1975. Before this, which country were they a colony of?

This TV show aired starting December 1975. Can you name this TV show?

This famous actress is one of Hollywood's highest paid actress who received an Academy Award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards/ She was born on 4 June 1975. Who is she?

On June 20th, 1975, a movie that beckons the “need for a bigger boat” is released, setting the standard for summer blockbusters for years to come.

Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham joined this famous band in 1975.

John N. Mitchell, H.R. Haldeman, and John Ehrlichman are all found guilty of this massive cover-up – one that resulted in the resignation of the U.S. President of the time.

This famous steel roller coaster opened at Walt Disney world in Florida on January 15th, 1975, eventually becoming one of the park’s most popular attractions of the 21st century.

On February 11th, 1975, this woman became the first female leader of any political party when she defeats Edward Heath for the leadership of the opposition UK Conservative Party.

This now-cult movie and play opened on Broadway in New York City on March 10th, 1975 – only to be closed after 3 previews and 45 performances.

Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded this legendary technology company in Albuquerque, New Mexico in April 1975.

On April 18th, 1975, this infamous movement and group began the mass evacuation and genocide in Cambodia.

On April 30th, the Vietnam War officially ends with the Fall of _________.

In July, the former Teamsters Union president mysteriously goes missing…who was he?

In October, the legendary “Thrilla in Manila” pitted Muhammad Ali against what other boxer?

On October 11th, 1975, NBC aired its first episode of Saturday Night Live, which is still running today over 40 years later. Who was the first host?

The “Big Red Machine” won its first of 2 consecutive Major League Baseball World Series in 1975 over the Boston Red Sox. From what city did they hail?

British rock sensation Queen launched what became their most famous hit of all time in October 1975 about a “poor boy” that nobody loved.

This fad was conceived in 1975, by advertising executive Gary Dahl. What is it?

Free Quiz of the Day

You got %%score%% out of %%total%%!

Link to result

Try These Quizzes Next

3 Comments

Add a Comment Cancel reply

Top Commenters

Play More Quizzes

Unlock Premium Features

New Report

Close