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The Seventies
Groovy. -
All in the Family Debuts
The iconic sitcom and quite possibly the ur text of the 1970s debuts on CBS -
Bruce Lee Dies
The world-famous martial artist and film star who popularized Hong Kong action movies died at the age of 32 from unknown causes. -
OPEC Declares Oil Embargo
In response to American involvement in the Yom Kippur War, Arab nations pass an oil embargo, drastically raising oil prices. -
Nixon Resigns
Nixon admits that he was a crook, peaces out. -
Fall of Saigon
Following American military withdrawal from Vietnam, Northern forces invade and take the Southern capital. -
SNL's First Episode
Saturday Night Live debuts on NBC with first host George Carlin. -
Star Wars Released
The original Star Wars film is released, boosting the popularity of both science fiction and blockbuster cinema. -
Karol Wojtyla Becomes Pope John Paul II
After the unexpected early death of his predecessor, John Paul II becomes the first non-Italian pope in many centuries. -
Iran Becomes Republic
After student, popular, and military movements oust the Shah, Iran votes to become a theocratic republic. -
Margaret Thatcher Becomes PM
Conservative Leader Margaret Thatcher becomes the UK's first woman Prime Minister.
