April 1975: What was going on in the world?

• On Thursday 24^th Unemployment exceeds the 1,000,000 mark for March 1975
• On Saturday 26^th A conference of Labour Party members votes against continued membership of the EEC (the forerunner of the European Union).

• On Saturday 19^th The Cambodian genocide began two days after the fall of Phnom Penh, as the new Khmer Rouge regime announced that all former government employees, including soldiers, military officers, and policemen, would be required to register with the new local authorities.
• On Thursday 24^th Six terrorists of the Baader-Meinhof Gang (officially the "Red Army Faction") terrorists took over the West German embassy in Sweden, took 11 hostages, and demanded the release of 26 of the group's jailed members.
• On Tuesday 29^th in Saigon the order to carry out Operation Frequent Wind was received, commencing the evacuation of all Americans from South Vietnam, as well as South Vietnamese nationals who might face retaliation.

• "Bye Bye Baby" by Bay City Rollers: Dominating the UK Singles Chart, this upbeat track maintained its position at number one throughout April 1975. 
• "Fox on the Run" by Sweet: This glam rock anthem climbed to number two on the charts, showcasing Sweet's signature sound.
• "Honey" by Bobby Goldsboro: A re-release of the 1968 hit, this poignant ballad resonated with listeners, reaching number two in mid-April.

• "Funny Lady": The sequel to "Funny Girl," starring Barbra Streisand and James Caan, led the UK box office in early April 1975. 
• "Tommy": Directed by Ken Russell and featuring a star-studded cast, this rock opera continued to captivate audiences, securing the second spot at the box office.
• "Escape to Witch Mountain": This Disney adventure film, directed by John Hough, gained popularity among family audiences, ranking third in box office earnings. 

Births…

• Robbie Fowler: Born on 9th April, Robbie Fowler would go on to become a renowned Liverpool footballer, celebrated for his goal-scoring prowess.

Deaths…

• Chiang Kai-shek: On 5th April, Chiang Kai-shek, President of the Republic of China who retreated to Taiwan after the Communist takeover of mainland China, passed away.