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U.S President
Richard Nixon was born January 9th,1913 Yorba Linda, CA. He died April 22nd, 1994. He was the 37th president. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Nixon -
Transportation
Mercury Cougar XR7 Cabrio (1970)
The option for motor was V8 only, no six cylinder was offered.
The standard transmission was 3 speed manual, but very few was delivered with that option.
They are recognised for the hide-away-lights in the front and the sequential turning light in rear.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_Cougar -
Fashion
Bell Bottom jeans and fitted skirts were in style. Some accessories were chokers, scarves, and headbands. In the Mid 70's women wore fitted t-shirts with elaborate designs. https://www.centralcasting.com/what-know-about-1970s-fashion/ -
News Event
Richard Nixon orders an invasion of Cambodia, widening the war in Vietnam. (1970) President Nixon makes an unprecedented eight day visit to Communist China and meets with Mao Zedong. (1972) The House Judiciary Committee indicts President Richard Nixon for impeachment over the Watergate Scandal. (1974) https://livinghistoryfarm.org/farminginthe70s/worldevents_01.html -
Toys
Magna Doodle It was invented in 1974 and it was after the etch-a-sketch and it was pretty much the same thing.
Weebles was invented in 1971 it turned to another kitchen staple for its next sensation: eggs.
Nerf Ball it was the"world's first official indoor ball."
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Music
Dianna Ross sang ain't no mountain high enough. Get The Knack sang My Sharona. Love Tracks sang I Will Survive. https://www.google.com/search?q=music+in+the+1970s&rlz=1C1GCEU_enUS831US831&oq=music+in+the+1970&aqs=chrome.0.0j69i57j0l4.6303j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&safe=active&ssui=on -
Technology
The digital camera was an 8 pound camera. It recorded 0.01 megapixel black and white photos to a cassette tape. To play back images, data was read from the tape and then displayed on a tv. https://petapixel.com/2010/08/05/the-worlds-first-digital-camera-by-kodak-and-steve-sasson/ -
Movie
The Aristocats was released December 24th, 1970. It was invented to be a live action film. It was the first movie to be made after Walt Disney's death. http://mentalfloss.com/article/60868/14-fun-facts-about-aristocats -
Actor/Actress
Meryl Streep went on to win the Academy Award for her performances in Kramer vs. Kramer(1979) She has been nominated for the academy award 21 times. She won the academy award 3 times.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000658/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm -
Tv or Radio Show
the Mary Tyler Moore show's first episode was September 19th, 1970. The final show was March 19th, 1977. The theme song was "love is all around." https://www.google.com/search?q=facts+about+the+tyler+moore+show&rlz=1C1GCEU_enUS831US831&oq=facts+about+the+tyler+moore+show&aqs=chrome..69i57j0.12287j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&safe=active&ssui=on -
Sports Figure
O.J. Simpson was one of the best quarterbacks of all time. Due to the fact that he dominated the 70's where he made 5 pro bowls. He spent 11 years in the NFL. https://www.google.com/search?q=oj+simpson&rlz=1C1GCEU_enUS831US831&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjC1Nya8u3gAhUFZawKHUqKApUQ_AUICSgA&biw=1365&bih=876&dpr=0.75&safe=active&ssui=on