And when you settled down to watch telly, you might have laughed along with Dad’s Army, Benny Hill or Man About The House.
But what were you doing in 1975 in South Tyneside? Were you pictured queuing for the Binns sales or opening gifts at Hedworthfield Secondary School?
Were you training with the South Shields Harriers or flying high in the darts league?
If you were, chances were we got you on camera. Take a look at these Shields Gazette archive photos.
5. Top dog Jess was a Crufts star
Miniature Schnauzer, Jess, got two mentions at Crufts in 1975. Jess is pictured with Mary Peel, mother of 15-year-old Susan Peel, the dog's owner. Photo: sg
6. A reminder of Readhead yard
The Common Brothers tanker at Readhead Yard in 1975. Photo: Shields Gazette
7. Darts champions!
Dick Harrison, centre, secretary of the Old Shields League, with the finalists of the league's Lewis Botto Indiviudal Cup at the play-off, Les Powell, left and Gordon Rainbow. Does this bring back memories? Photo: Shields Gazette
8. Fancy a telly from Rumbelows?
Televisions on display in the Rumblelows new store in 1975. Did you get your TV's from Rumbelows? Photo: Shields Gazette