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18 year olds given the right to vote
18In 1970, it was limited to only 35 countries being allowed to vote at the age of eighteen. It wasn't untill 1971 where all nations could vote at the age of eighteen. -
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Kent State Shootings
shootingsMay 4th 1970, was a tragic day as four deaths occurred as there was a shooting at Kent State University. Four died and nine were injured and one became paralyzed. The students went on a protest for the Kent State Shootings. -
Beatles Breakup
BeatlesIn 1969, the Beatles did a documentary. It was said to be the start of the Beatles breakup. Then they can’t record their music together and they can’t agree on the same music producer. George Harrison was upset that people didn’t take him seriously as a song writer like they did to the others. They fought more in the 1970s. The breakup was announced December 31st 1970 by Paul McCartney. (http://beatlesnumber9.com/breakup.html) -
Cigarette ads banned
January 1st, 1971 was a day when advertisements for cigarettes are banned. It is now against the law to show an add for cgarettes. -
South Vietnam and U.S. invade Laos
February 1st, 1971, the U.S. and Southern vietnam team up and invade Laos. -
Disney World opens
On Friday, October 1st, 1971, the grand opening for Disney World took place in Orlando Florida, an event that took seven years of planning. It is one of the most visiting places in the united states -
Nixon visits China
President Nixon visits china for an eight day telivised experience. It was in order to visit with Chairman Mao. They stayed until the 28th of february and went back to America. -
George Wallace shot in campaign
George Wallace was shot while campaigning in Laurel, Maryland four time by an assassin named Arthur Herman Bremer. He became paralyzed and it ended what would be his last campaign. -
Mark Spitz at the olympics
Mark Spitz won a medal on the 400m medley relay. It became his seventh and last medal in the 1972 olympics. On that same year, a terrorist kills two people from Israel and took nine hostage. He skipped out on the awards ceremony and left to his home . Later the nine were killed. -
Vice President resigns
Spiro agnew became the second vice president to step down from office. It was during the time where nixon retired from being president when he resigned. -
War Powers Act
The costitution states, "it is specifically provided that the Congress shall have the power to make all laws necessary and proper for carrying into execution, not only its own powers but also all other powers vested by the Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any department or officer thereof." -
Endangered species act
In 1973, the endangered species act was approved by the U.S. in the 28th of December. It prohibits taking endangered species and keeping them or selling them. It also authorizes the list and determines if its endangered or threatened. -
Speed limit 55
In 1974 the Emergency Highway Energy Conservation Act set the Maximum speed limit to 55 miles per hour. It was signed on January 2nd, 1974. -
Patty Hearst Kidnapped
In 1974, members of the SLA, or the Symbionese Liberation Army, Kidnapped Patty Hearst, a 19 year old woman in California. They took her to surprise Americans in order to start a Guerilla War. They brainwashed and abused her untill she decided to join them. The FBI caught up with them after they found the Van that they drive. It was a shootout when they were found and six died. Patty Hearst escaped with others. She was later found in San Francisco. She was sentenced to Jail for seven years. -
Girls allowed to play little league baseball
In 1974, girls were finally allowed to play in youth, or little league, baseball. It was because of Maria Pepe. When she was 12, she wasn't allowed to play for a youth baseball team. The National Organization for Womem got involved and after two years, girls were allowed to play in little league. -
Microsoft founded
Bill Gates was the original founder of microsoft along with Paul Allen. Bill Gates and Paul Allen met to start the micro-soft. -
Jimmy Hoffa Disappears
When Jimmy Hoffa went to meet with a Detroit Gangster, Anthony Giacolone. He disappeared that same day. In 1982, he was dead. -
Ford Assassination Attempts
In September of 1975, there were 2 assassination attempts on President Ford. On the 5th, there was an attempt by Lynette Fromme. Just 17 days later, there was an attempt by Sara Jane Moore. -
Legionnaire’s disease strikes 182, kills 29
Throughout 1976, the legionairre's disease killd striked 182 and killed 29 people. It is a type of pneumonia that can kill you. -
Apple Computer Launched
Steve Jobs was the person who launched the apple computer on the 1st of April 1976. -
North and South Vietnam join forces
([North and South Vietnam joins forces](http:www.inthe70s.com/generated/time1977.shtml)) Northern and Southern Vietnam join forces to create the socialist republic of Vietnam on July 2nd. -
Neutron bomb funding began
Neutron BombThe Neutron bomb was an atomic weapon designed to spread radiation to kill people and leave buildings intact -
New York City Blackout
BlackoutNew York City lost a lot of electricity when lightning struck a substation. It caused a huge blackout all over New York City. -
Elvis Found Dead
Elvis was found dead by his physicist. He was unconscious in his bathroom floor. He was dead on August 16th. -
Camp David Peace accords
Camp DavidCamp Davids accords for Middle East Peace were meetings between different countries at camp David. -
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Jonestown Massacre
jonestownThe Jonestown Massacre was led by the Jonsetown Cult who killed over 900 people. It was led by a preacher named James Warren Jones. It was one of the most massive massacres the world has ever seen. -
ESPN starts broadcasting
espnESPN is an acronym for, Entertainment and Sports Programming Network. It broadcasts sports all throughout the world. It is the biggest sports network in the world. -
Greensboro Massacre
MassacreThe Greensboro Massacre was with the protest against the Klu Klux Klan. It killed many people. -
Iran takes American hostages
IranIran took American hostages into Tehran. It was led by a mob of 300-500 people.
