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First Earth Day
Senator Gaylord Nelson made the first Earth Day, which celebrated the Earth and encouraged peopdle to take care of her. This event was significant because it made people aware of the Earth's need to be taken care of. -
Kent State Shootings
4 students at Kent State University were shot and killed by National Guard troops. This event was significant because it encouraged people's hatred for the military even more during the Vietnam War. -
Watergate Scandal
The Watergate Scandal was a major political scandal that involved President Richard Nixon. Many people were arrested inside the Democratic National Commitee stealing tapes and tapping into Republican's plans. The burglars were on Nixon's re-election team, and the authority found that Nixon knew the Republican's campaign plan, and used that information to win the election. This event was significant because it made the citizens of the United States to question the government. -
Munich Olympic Games (Munich Massacre)
The 1972 Olympic Games were held in Munich, Germany. The most important event in these games was the Munich Massacre, where terrorists broke into the Olympic Village and killed 9 Israeli athletes, sending the world into a panic. This event was significant because it was a start for the United States' hatred for terrorists. -
End of the Vietnam War
On March 29, 1973, the United States pulled the last soldier from Vietnam, ending the Vietnam War for the United States. This event was significant because it made the citizens of the U.S. happy because they hated that the miltary went to Vietnam. -
Nixon Resigns
President Richard Nixon resigns from the office of the presidency. He was facing certain impeachment at the time because of the Watergate Scandal. This event was significant because it was the first resignation of a President, and a lot of people were shocked. -
Gerald Ford Assassination Attempts
In three weeks, there were two different assassination attempts on President Gerald Ford's life. This event was significant because a couple of presidents were assassinated, and people were scared that their President would be killed. -
Roots Novel is Published
Roots by Alex Haley is published on this date. Roots is about a boy sold into slavery and the story of his life. In 1977, Roots became a miniseries on television, winning many awards. This book was significant because it made many people even more aware of the conditions that slaves had to live in, and many people loved that book. -
Star Wars Movie is Released
George Lucas's movie Star Wars is released on this date. It was a very popular movie for people around the world. This movie was significant because it opened a door for many other science fiction movies, and started the franchise that is Star Wars. -
Elvis Presley Dies
Famous singer Elvis Presley died at his home Graceland in Memphis. He died of a heart attack. This event was significant because a beloved singer died, and many people were very sad by his death. -
Pope John Paul II Begins as Pope
On this date, John Paul II became the Catholic Pope. He was the Pope for 27 years. Many people adored him. This event was significant because it is only once in a while that a new pope comes into the position, and many people around the world had to adjust to him. -
3 Mile Island Accident
On this date, a nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania called 3 Mile Island had a nuclear meltdown in one of its nuclear reactors. It was the worst nuclear meltdown in United States History. This event was significant because it made people fully aware of nuclear problems. -
Margaret Thatcher Becomes Prime Minister of the U.K.
On this date, Margaret Thatcher became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. This event was significant because she was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and she encouraged many women to be in their government. -
Iran Hostage Crisis
On this date, Iran took 66 U.S. citizens hostages, and kept them hostage for 444 days. This event was significant because it sparked a tension between the Middle East and America.
