History of 1974: A Concise Monthly Guide to the Main Historical Events of 1974 - Softcover

Fisher, Darren

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798882156144

Verlag: Independently published, 2024

Inhaltsangabe

Dive into 'The History of 1974,' the definitive historical yearbook celebrating a year of culture, politics, and groundbreaking firsts. This meticulously curated collection revisits major American and British milestones that shaped a generation.

In the UK, 1974 was marked by miners strikes and the three day working week. It was a time of recession and a change of the political environment.

Troubles in Northern Ireland were escalating with IRA attacks on the mainland.

The Watergate Scandal rocked the United States.

Bagpuss airs for the first time in the UK as does 'Happy Days'.

The Terra Cotta warriors were discovered in China.

Alf Ramsay is sacked by the England football team.

Evel Knieval became household name.

McDonalds opens its first restaurant in the UK.

Dolly Parton ruled the airwaves and ABBA won Eurovision.

Muhammad Ali beat George Foreman in the 'Rumble in the Jungle'.

The Rubik's Cube was invented and became a huge smash across the world.

This isn’t just a history book; it’s a personalised and illustrated journey tailored to make a perfect point of reference. With each page dedicated to notable events and cultural landmarks of 1974, it’s a rich tapestry of a year as remarkable as any that we have seen since.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Independently published
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798882156144
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 72
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