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Flinstones Winston Cigarette CommercialNixon approves ban of cigarette advertisement on television and radio. Nixon supported research of cigarettes having many negative affects on the human body.
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First Earth Day in PhilidelphiaThe Celebration of the first Earth Day takes place and millions of Americans support Anti-Pollution ideas.
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Why the U.S. adopted the clean air actThe Clean Air Act was passed to attempt to control air pollution that is rising in the U.S.
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26th Ammendmen ExplainedThe 26th Ammendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18. It was passed by the Senate on March 10, 1971 and later passed by the House of Representitives 13 days later on March 23.
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U.S. v. New York Times Co ExplainedThe Supreme Court rules that the New York Times has the right to publish Pentagon papers about the Vietnam War under the First Ammendment.
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Nixon Monetary Policy SpeachPresident Nixon takes economic measures which canceled the direct convertibility of the United States Dollar into Gold.
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Nixon Goes to ChinaNixon takes an eight day trip to Peking, China seeking peace. Nixon meets with Mao Zedong in hopes of beginning the process for creating a normal relationship between the two countries.
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Watergate Scandal Timeline/BackgroundThe Watergate Scandal begins after four men are arrested after breaking into the Democratic National Committee headquarters. The men broke into the Watergate office building in Washington D.C.
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Secretariat Wins Belmont Stakes by 31 LengthsMillions marvel at one of the most dominant displays of excellence in the history of sports when Secretariat wins the Belmont Stakes by 31 lengths, taking the triple crown for the first time since 1948.
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OPEC Oil Embargo CrisisUnited States bans Arab oil-producing companies from importing oil into the States after the start of the Arab-Israeli War.
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Day 1 of Nixon Impeachment ProcessThe House Judiciary Committee begins the Impeachment hearings for Nixon and his involvement in the Watergate Scandal.
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Nixon Resignation SpeachRichard Nixon admits his involvement in the Watergate Scandal and resigns as President of the United States.
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Nixon Tapes: Pierre TrudeauMitchell, Haldeman and Ehrlichman are all found guilty in the Watergate Scandal Cover Up Trials.
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Wheel of Fortune Theme SongOne of the first televised gameshows in the United States premiers.
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America Celebrates bicentennialAmericans Celebrate the Bicentennial of the American Revolution with the Operation Sail in New York and the Bicentennial Wagon Train that traveled the country throughout the year.
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Viking 1 Lands on MarsViking 1 lands on Mars and takes first ever colored photos of Mars.
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History of MicrosoftMicrosoft becomes a registered trademark, a year after its name for microcomputer software is first discussed by Bill Gates to Paul Allen.
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Carter Pardons Draft DodgersJimmy Carter pardons majority of Vietnam War draft evaders.
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A nuclear-proliferation pact is signed by 15 nations including the Soviet Union and the United States.
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The Double Eagle II becomes the first balloon to fly over the Atlantic Ocean after 137 hours of flight. The voyage started in Presque Isle, Maine and ended in Misery, France.
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The Iran Hostage Crisis begins when 90 hostages are taken at the American Embassy in Tehran. 67 of the 90 hostages are Americans.
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Chrysler BailoutGovernment approves $1.5 billion loan guarentee to Chrysler.
