History

The Scottish Daily News ceased publication only six months after launch.
The Scottish Daily News ceased publication only six months after launch. The Scottish Daily News (SDN) was a left-of-centre daily newspaper published in Glasgow between 5 May and 8 November 1975. It was hailed as Britain’s first worker-controlled, mass-circulation daily, formed as a workers’ cooperative by 500 of the 1,846 journalists, photographers, engineers, and print workers who were made redundant in April 1974 by Beaverbrook Newspapers when the Scottish Daily Express closed its printing operations in Scotland and moved to Manchester. …

Queen Elizabeth officially opened an underwater pipeline to bring the first North Sea oil ashore.
Queen Elizabeth officially opened an underwater pipeline to bring the first North Sea oil ashore. …

Eamon DeValera, Irish statesman, died
Eamon DeValera, Irish statesman, died Eamon de Valera (born Edward George de Valera, sometimes Gaelicised Eamonn de Bhaileara; October 14, 1882 ? August 29, 1975), was an Irish politician, best known as a leader of Irelands struggle for independence from Britain in the early 20th Century, and the Republican anti-Treaty opposition in the ensuing Irish Civil War. …

Rate of price inflation reached, 25% in the UK.
Rate of price inflation reached, 25% in the UK. …

First oil pumped ashore from British oilfields in the North Sea.
First oil pumped ashore from British oilfields in the North Sea. …

Referendum held on British Membership of the European Community. In Scotland the vote was Yes, 1,332,286; No, 948,039. Turnout was, 61%. Only Shetland and Western Isles had majorities against.
Referendum held on British Membership of the European Community. In Scotland the vote was Yes, 1,332,286; No, 948,039. Turnout was, 61%. Only Shetland and Western Isles had majorities against. …

Local Government (Scotland) Act (1974) came into force
Local Government (Scotland) Act (1974) came into force …

Mother Mary Martin, founder of the Medical Missionaries of Mary, dies in Drogheda
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. …

Writer Eric Linklater dies in Orkney
Writer Eric Linklater dies in Orkney Eric Linklater, a well-known Scottish author, died in Orkney, Scotland, on November 07, 1974. …

Labour won the General Election with an overall majority of three seats and Harold Wilson became Prime Minister.
Labour won the General Election with an overall majority of three seats and Harold Wilson became Prime Minister. …