Referendum held on British Membership of the European Community.
The United Kingdom European Communities Membership Referendum was held on June 5, 1975, to determine whether the UK should remain a member of the European Economic Community (EEC)—commonly referred to as the “Common Market.” The UK had joined the EEC in 1973, and this referendum was the first nationwide plebiscite in the country’s history.
June 5, 1975
Mother Mary Martin, founder of the Medical Missionaries of Mary, dies in Drogheda
Mother Mary Martin, the founder of the Medical Missionaries of Mary, passed away on January 27, 1975, in Drogheda, Ireland. She was a significant figure in the field of religious and medical missions, known for her dedication to providing healthcare and medical training in various parts of the world.
January 27, 1975
Writer Eric Linklater dies in Orkney
Eric Linklater, a well-known Scottish author, died in Orkney, Scotland, on November 07, 1974.
November 7, 1974