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First Earth Day
This is the day when the first Earth Day was celebrated -
26th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution
This Amendment was ratified allowing people to vote at 18 rather than 21. -
Aswan Dam was Completed
The Aswan Dam was built on the Nile River between Egypt and Sudan to stop the Nile from flooding. -
EPA Created
The Environmental Protection Agency was created to protect human health and the environment. -
Cigarette ads are Banned on TV
Cigarette ads no longer premiered on tv. -
Walt Disney World Opens
Walt Disney World opens to the public in Orlando, Florida. -
Cat Scan Invented
The CT scan was introduced and invented by Godfrey Hounsfield. He was rewarded with a Noble Peace Prize for medical and science. -
The Vietnam War Ends
The war is over and everyone has gone home. It is signed by the Paris Peace Accords. -
Microsoft was Found
Bill Gates and Paul Allen formed a partnership called Microsoft that brought computers and desktops. -
Tangshan Earthquake
A 7.8 earthquake hit Tangshan, China killing over 240,000 people. It was the deadliest earthquake of the 20th century. -
Elvis Presley Dies
Elvis was found dead in a bathroom at Graceland. He died from a myocardial infarction. -
Nuclear-Proliferation Pact Signed
It was a pact signed by 15 countries to "curb" the spread of nuclear weapons. -
First Test-Tube Baby Born
Lesley Brown was experimented in a fertilization procedure. The egg was implanted back into her and she gave birth to a 5lb 12oz baby girl. -
ESPN starts Broadcasting
It started out as a "sports" section in newspapers, then it eventually turned into a tv channel. -
Mother Teresa wins a Nobel Peace Prize
Mother Teresa wins a Nobel Peace Prize for helping the poor and curing sick people.
