1970s

Cigarette Commercials Banned In United States

Apr 1, 1970

Flinstones Winston Cigarette CommercialNixon approves ban of cigarette advertisement on television and radio. Nixon supported research of cigarettes having many negative affects on the human body.

First Earth Day

Apr 22, 1970

First Earth Day in PhilidelphiaThe Celebration of the first Earth Day takes place and millions of Americans support Anti-Pollution ideas.

Clean Air Act Becomes Law

May 19, 1970

Why the U.S. adopted the clean air actThe Clean Air Act was passed to attempt to control air pollution that is rising in the U.S.

26th Ammendment Ratified

Mar 10, 1971

26th Ammendmen ExplainedThe 26th Ammendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18. It was passed by the Senate on March 10, 1971 and later passed by the House of Representitives 13 days later on March 23.

New York Times Co. V. United States Rules Pentagon Papers May Be Published

Jun 26, 1971

U.S. v. New York Times Co ExplainedThe Supreme Court rules that the New York Times has the right to publish Pentagon papers about the Vietnam War under the First Ammendment.

Nixon Ends the United States Gold Standard Monetary Policy

Aug 15, 1971

Nixon Monetary Policy SpeachPresident Nixon takes economic measures which canceled the direct convertibility of the United States Dollar into Gold.

Nixon Goes To China

Feb 21, 1972

Nixon Goes to ChinaNixon takes an eight day trip to Peking, China seeking peace. Nixon meets with Mao Zedong in hopes of beginning the process for creating a normal relationship between the two countries.

Watergate Scandal

Jun 17, 1972

Watergate Scandal Timeline/BackgroundThe Watergate Scandal begins after four men are arrested after breaking into the Democratic National Committee headquarters. The men broke into the Watergate office building in Washington D.C.

Secretariat Wins Belmont Stakes By 31 Lengths

Jul 9, 1973

Secretariat Wins Belmont Stakes by 31 LengthsMillions marvel at one of the most dominant displays of excellence in the history of sports when Secretariat wins the Belmont Stakes by 31 lengths, taking the triple crown for the first time since 1948.

OPEC Energy Embargo Causes U.S. Energy Prices to Soar

Oct 19, 1973

OPEC Oil Embargo CrisisUnited States bans Arab oil-producing companies from importing oil into the States after the start of the Arab-Israeli War.

Nixon Impeachment Hearings

May 7, 1974

Day 1 of Nixon Impeachment ProcessThe House Judiciary Committee begins the Impeachment hearings for Nixon and his involvement in the Watergate Scandal.

Nixon Resigns

Aug 9, 1974

Nixon Resignation SpeachRichard Nixon admits his involvement in the Watergate Scandal and resigns as President of the United States.

Watergate Scandal Cover Up Trials Completed

Jan 1, 1975

Nixon Tapes: Pierre TrudeauMitchell, Haldeman and Ehrlichman are all found guilty in the Watergate Scandal Cover Up Trials.

Wheel of Fortune Premiers

Jan 6, 1975

Wheel of Fortune Theme SongOne of the first televised gameshows in the United States premiers.

America Celebrates Bicentennial

Jul 4, 1976

America Celebrates bicentennialAmericans Celebrate the Bicentennial of the American Revolution with the Operation Sail in New York and the Bicentennial Wagon Train that traveled the country throughout the year.

Viking 1 Probe Lands on Mars

Jul 20, 1976

Viking 1 Lands on MarsViking 1 lands on Mars and takes first ever colored photos of Mars.

Microsoft Becomes Regular Trademark

Nov 26, 1976

History of MicrosoftMicrosoft becomes a registered trademark, a year after its name for microcomputer software is first discussed by Bill Gates to Paul Allen.

President Carter Pardons Vietnam War Draft Evaders

Jan 21, 1977

Carter Pardons Draft DodgersJimmy Carter pardons majority of Vietnam War draft evaders.

15 Nations Sign Nuclear Non-Proliferation Pact

Sep 21, 1977

A nuclear-proliferation pact is signed by 15 nations including the Soviet Union and the United States.

First Balloon Flies Over Atlantic

Aug 17, 1978

The Double Eagle II becomes the first balloon to fly over the Atlantic Ocean after 137 hours of flight. The voyage started in Presque Isle, Maine and ended in Misery, France.

U.S. Senate Votes To Return Panama Canal to Panama

Dec 31, 1978

Protestors Seize U.S. Embassy and Hostages in Tehran

Nov 4, 1979

The Iran Hostage Crisis begins when 90 hostages are taken at the American Embassy in Tehran. 67 of the 90 hostages are Americans.

$1.5 Billion Chrysler Bailout Approved by Federal Government

Dec 20, 1979

Chrysler BailoutGovernment approves $1.5 billion loan guarentee to Chrysler.