A look back at March 1975

• On Saturday 2^nd Aston Villa won the Football League Cup at Wembley, beating Norwich City 1–0 in the final.
• On Tuesday 4th , the legendary actor and filmmaker Sir Charlie Chaplin was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. At 85, Chaplin received this honour in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the film industry.
• On Monday 24^th Alexander Mitchell, a 50-year-old bricklayer in the English town of King's Lynn, literally died laughing, while viewing a TV episode of the British comedy The Goodies. Mitchell laughed for 25 minutes before his heart failed. His widow reportedly sent a letter to the comic group, thanking them for making his final moments happy.

• On Monday 24^th Chuck Wepner, a relatively unknown boxer, went up against world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali in a bout in Cleveland. Wepner, a "club fighter" who had been selected as an easy opponent for the champ, knocked Ali down to the canvas in the ninth round, then went on to do what few of Ali's opponents had been able to do, "going the distance" for the full 15 rounds.
• On Tuesday 25^th King Faisal of Saudi Arabia was shot and killed by his nephew, Prince Faisal bin Musaid, during a meeting with a visiting delegation from Kuwait. Prince Faisal knew one of the members of the Kuwaiti delegation and followed the group in to meet the King.
• On Wednesday 26^th the Biological Weapons Convention, the first multinational treaty banning the production or use of a specific category of weapons, entered into force by its own terms

• Bye Bye Baby by The Bay City Rollers: Dominating the UK Singles Chart, this catchy tune became one of the band's most memorable hits. ​
• Young Americans by David Bowie. Bowie said this title track of his ninth studio album was about "a newly-wed couple who don't know if they really like each other".
• Only You Can by Fox: This track showcased the band's unique style and gained significant airplay during the month. 

• "Tommy": Released on 26th March, this film adaptation of The Who's rock opera, directed by Ken Russell, captivated audiences with its innovative storytelling and musical performances.

• "Funny Lady": The sequel to "Funny Girl," starring Barbra Streisand and James Caan, continued to draw audiences with its musical charm.

• "Death Wish": Starring Charles Bronson, this vigilante action film continued to draw audiences, sparking debates on justice and morality.

Births…

• Eva Longoria: Born on 15th March, Eva Longoria would go on to become a renowned actress, best known for her role in "Desperate Housewives".

Deaths…

• Aristotle Onassis: The Greek shipping magnate and husband of former U.S. First Lady Jackie Kennedy, Onassis passed away on 15th March at the age of 69.

• Eve Stratford: On 18th March, Eve Stratford, a 21-year-old model and Playboy Bunny, was tragically found murdered in her London flat. Her case remains unsolved to this day.