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1975
/ˌnaɪnˈtiːn ˈsɛv.ən.ti faɪv/ (nineteen seventy-five)
Definition
1
A year in the Gregorian calendar, specifically a common year starting on Wednesday, spanning from January 1 to December 31.
2
Historically notable for events including the fall of Saigon marking the end of the Vietnam War, the founding of Microsoft by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, the release of the blockbuster film Jaws, and the debut of Saturday Night Live.
Examples
Born in 1975? Congrats, you're vintage enough to appreciate vinyl without hipster irony.
In 1975, Jaws hit theaters and single-handedly tanked summer beach vacations forever.
She finally cleaned out her garage and found a 1975 calendar—proof that time flies when you're hoarding.
Investing in Microsoft back in 1975? That's the kind of foresight that buys islands, not just lattes.