The Seventies

Palestinian Group Hijacks Five Planes

Feb 21, 1970

Palestinian Group Hijacks Five Planes
February 21, July 22, and September 6,7,8,9,10,12,16 were the days it happened and september was nicknamed "Black September," because of all the skyjackings.

US Soldiers found guilty of murder in My Lei Massacre

Mar 29, 1970

My Lei Massacre
Lt. William Calley was sentence to life in prison but only served five years and 25 other soldiers were sentenced to jail as well.

Apollo 13 mission suffers huge setback

Apr 14, 1970

Apollo 13 information

Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Ed

Apr 20, 1971

Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Ed
the case was aurgued october 12,1970 but decided april 20,1971.

End of Gold Standard for US Currency

Aug 15, 1971

End of Gold Standard for US Currency

The microprocessor is introduced

Nov 15, 1971

The microprocessor is introduced
it took ten years to develope the microprocessor.

Mark Spitz Wins Seven Gold Medals

Aug 26, 1972

Mark Spitz Wins Seven Gold Medals

was August 26 to September 5, 1972

Terrorists Attack at the Olympic Games in Munich

Sep 5, 1972

Terrorists Attack at the Olympic Games in Munich
"Early in the morning on September 5, 1972, eight members of the Palestinian terrorist organization, Black September, snuck into the Olympic Village at the XXth Olympic Games which were held in Munich, Germany."

M*A*S*H T.V. Show Premiers

Sep 17, 1972

M*A*S*H T.V. Show Premiers

U.S. Vice President Resigns

Jan 20, 1973

U.S. Vice President Resigns

U.S. Pulls Out of Vietnam

Jan 27, 1973

U.S. Pulls Out of Vietnam

• Endangered Species Act

Mar 3, 1973

Endangered Species Act

Girls allowed to play in Little League Baseball

Nov 7, 1974

Girls allowed to play in Little League Baseball