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My Lai Massacre
The Lai Massacre was a Vietnam mass murder of between 347 and 504 innocent civilians in South Vietnam on March 16, 1968, by the United States army soldiers. Most of the victims were woman, children and babies, and the elderly. Some of the bodies were later found Mutilated. Mutilated is an act of physical injury that degrades the appearance of any living body, without killing something. Information:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Lai_Massacre
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Kent State Shooting
Kent state shooting also known as May 4 or Kent state massacre. It had involved unharmed students, by the Ohio National Guard in May 4, 1970. Some guardsman fired 67 rounds less than 13 seconds. Killing four students and wounded nine. Some of the students which were shot protested against America’s invasion of
Cambodia. Information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kent_State_shootings
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Super bowl IV
Super bowl IV
July 11 1970
Minnesota Vikings: NFL, Kansas City Chiefs: AFL
Minnesota Vikings: 7, Kansas City: 23 Information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl_IV
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First Benefit Concert organized for Bangladesh by George Harrison
It was two benefit concert organized by George Harrison and Ravi Shankar, held at noon Sunday, August 1, 1971 at 7pm. He played for 40,000 people at Madison Square garden, in New York. The shows were to raise money to international awareness and fund relief efforts for refugees from East Pakistan. Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Concert_for_Bangladesh
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DisneyWorldOpens
On Friday October 1st 1971 the Walt Disney, Disney World opens. About 10,000 people for this amazing park to open, the attractions that opened are Magic Kingdom, Adventure land, Fantasyland, Frontier land, Liberty square, Tomorrow Land, and a Main Street USA, also including 5,500 members. Info:http://www.thisdayindisneyhistory.com/DisneyWorldGrandOpening.html
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1971 World Series
The dates were October 9-17
Pittsburgh Piratres: 4
Baltimore Orioles: 3 Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1971_World_Series
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Super Bowl VI
Dallas Cowboys: 24
Miami Dolphins: 3 Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl_VI
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Munich Massacre
The Munich Massacre is an informal name for the 1972 Olympic Games. Munich is in West Germany, and part of the Israel team were taken hostage and eventfully killed by the Palestinian group. The people that died are 6 is Israeli coaches, 5 Israeli athletes, and 1 West Germany police officer. Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munich_massacre
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First successful video game (Pong) launched
Pong came out in 1972; it is the earliest arcade game to ever come out. It is like a tennis sport and it is two dimensional. The whole objective of the game is to hit the tiny ball and try to get the ball on the other side to get a point. Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pong
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Super Bowl IIV
Miami Dolphins: 14
Washington Redskins: 7 Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl_VII
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Abortion legalized in the United States
Abortion in the United States has been legal in every state until 1973 Supreme Court until the Roe vs. Wade. The Roe vs. Wade decision on Abortion is how they shouldn’t have Abortion be in the United States. Prior to Roe It was illegal in 30 states except for 20 states. Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_in_the_United_States
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Paul Getty Kidnapped
Paul Getty got kidnapped in England, at Piazza Farnese. A note to his father demanded 17 million for exchange to have Paul Getty back. He was blindfolded and taken into a mountain hideout. Getty was found alive in southern Italy and later the ransom was paid. -
Super bowl VIII
MInnesota Vikings: 7
Miami Dolphins: 24 Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl_VIII
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President Nixon Resigns
On August 8, 1974 President Nixon Resigns that he will resigning as a Us president on local T.V., under the Pressure of the Watergate scandal. Nixon was the first US president to resign. Info:http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/national/longterm/watergate/articles/080974-3.htm
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National Speed limit is 50
As an emergency on the 1974 oil crisis, on November 6, 1974 President Nixon proposed the speed limit 50. But for Trucks and buses the speed limit was 55. Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Maximum_Speed_Law
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Microsoft is founded
The Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational corporation there headquarters are in Redmond, Washington. The makers are Bill gates and Steve Ballmer. It was founded in Albuqureque, New Mexico
Info:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft
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1975 NBA Finals
Golden State Warriror: 4
Washington Wizards: 0
May 18- May 25 Info:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1975_NBA_Finals
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Fransico Franco Dies
Fransico Franco at midnight on November 20, 1975. He was 82 years old, just a couple of weeks before his 83rd birthday. He died of a Parkinson's disease. Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francisco_Franco
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Super Bowl X
Dallas Cowboys: 17
Pittsburgh Steelers: 21 Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl_X
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Apple computer is Launched
Apple established in April 1, 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Rozniak, Ronald Wayne. The Apple 1 was the first Apple computer ever made. Is a personal computer made by Apple Inc. They were designed by Steve Rozinak. Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Inc.
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Moa Zedong Dies
Moa Zedong Has had poor health for years, some people believe that he died of Lou Gehrig’s disease. In the Afternoon of September 2, 1976 Moa suffered a horrible Heart Attack He was pronounced dead on September 9, 1976. Info:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mao_Zedong
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Star Wars is Released
Star wars is a sci fi movie series directed by George Lucas. The first move came out may 25, 1977, and it was called IV a New Hope. Under the name of star wars, 20th century fox, it became the popular sequel ever. Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars
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New York City Blackout of 1977
The New York City blackout was a big Blackout in New York City during July 13 to the 14. The only place that was not hit by the blackout was southern Queens. Info:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City_blackout_of_1977
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1977 World Series
New York Yankees: 4
Los Angles Dodgers: 2
October 11- 18 Info:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1977_World_Series -
Super Bowl XII
Dallas Cowboys: 27
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First Test-Tube Baby Born
Louis Joy Brown is the first person to be conceited by in virto fertilization. She was born at Oldham General Hospital in England. She weighed 5 pounds, 12 ounces. -
John Paul II
In September 28, succeeded by Karol Wojtylaof Poland as John Paul II -
Super Bowl 1979
Pittsburgh Steelers: 35
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ESPN Broadcasting
EPSN took its stage in September 7, 1979. There owners are Bill Rasmussen, and his son Scott Rasmussen. Also, ESPN telecast Sports center, had their 30,000 episode on February 11, 2007. -
Greensboro massacre
The Greensboro massacre was on November 3, 1979. Five people were shot by the KKK and the American Nazi Party. The People that were killed were Sandi Smith, Dr. James Waller, Bill Sampson, Cesar Cauca, and Dr. Michael Nathan. -
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1975 World Series
Cincinnati Reds: 4
Bosten Red Sox: 3
