Liverpool ECHO Headlines Recall 1975 Events From Fifty Years Ago

In 1975, many things changed in Liverpool. The film “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” came out. David Bowie’s song “Fame” became a hit. Celebrities Pedro Pascal and Angelina Jolie were born.

Old newspaper headlines show what mattered then. We looked at Liverpool ECHO front pages from February 1975. The stories give us a glimpse into that time. They covered crime, city changes, and local trends.

A plan for a new bus station was dropped. It was a big story on February 21, 1975. The station was meant for Paradise Street. The council voted to cancel building it.

A sweet story appeared on Valentine’s Day. Violet Jones and Ronald Mann announced their engagement. They worked at the Feathers Hotel. They kept it secret for three months.

On February 13, a robbery made headlines. Raiders stole £10,000 from a company. They tied up a cashier at Industrial Contract Cleaners. Police thought the raiders hid in the old building.

A rare sight lit up the sky. People saw Jupiter and Venus close together. This happened on February 18. It might not happen again for 3000 years.

Docks were dangerous for kids. A February 24 story warned about the area. Closed for years, it drew children anyway. The docks were full of risks.

Yo-yos became popular again. A small story on February 6 mentioned the toy. Kids in Liverpool loved playing with them. The Hobbies toy shop sold many.