1975 in Wales

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This article is about the particular significance of the year 1975 to Wales and its people.
See also 1974 in Wales, other events of 1975, 1976 in Wales and the list of years in Wales.

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[edit] Incumbents

[edit] Events

  • May - A leak from the Esso Tenby tanker off the coast of Pembrokeshire kills an estimated 1,300 seabirds.
  • Opening of the Cleddau Bridge at Milford Haven.

[edit] Arts and literature

  • Ryan and Ronnie announce the end of their comedy partnership.

[edit] Awards

  • National Eisteddfod of Wales (held in Criccieth)
  • National Eisteddfod of Wales: Chair - Gerallt Lloyd Owen
  • National Eisteddfod of Wales: Crown - Elwyn Roberts
  • National Eisteddfod of Wales: Prose Medal - withheld

[edit] New books

[edit] Music

  • Edward H. Dafis - Ffordd Newydd Eingl-Americanaidd Grêt o Fyw
  • Dave Edmunds - Subtle As A Flying Mallet (album)
  • Andy Fairweather-Low - "Wide Eyed And Legless" (top ten hit single)

[edit] Film

[edit] Welsh language films

  • None

[edit] Broadcasting

[edit] Welsh-language television

  • The Siberry Report recommends a new Welsh-language fourth channel broadcasting 25 hours a week of Welsh-language programs, with BBC and HTV each responsible for 50% of the output.

[edit] English-language television

[edit] Sport

  • Darts - Wales win the Home International Series.
  • Snooker - Ray Reardon is World Professional Champion for the fourth time.

[edit] Births

[edit] Deaths

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