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The Beatles Break Up
Paul McCartney officially announces the break up of the beatles. -
First Earth Day
First Earth Day, as appreciation of the environment increased more than ever before. -
First Gay Pride March Held
Held in New York City, considered to be the start of the controversial gay rights movement, still present today. -
Terrorist Attack at the Olympic Games in Munich
The terrorist organization Black September entered into the Olympic games and raided the buildings housing the Israeli athletes. Multiple hostages were killed in this terrorist act. -
Watergate Scandal
Burglars were arrested inside the office of the Democratic National Committee. The Burglars were connected to President Nixon's reelection campaign. They were caught attempting to wiretap phones and steal secret documents. -
Roe v Wade
The Supreme Court overturns state laws against abortions. -
Arab Oil Embargo
Arab oil producing nations create an oil embargo in response to US support of Israel and Americans face an energy shortage due to unreasonable high oil prices. -
Terracotta Army Discoverd in China
Three farmers were trying to find water and instead found the Terracotta Army. -
President Nixon Resigns
President Richard Nixon decided to resign due to the impeachment proceedings that were underway regarding his involvement in the Watergate Scandal. -
Microsoft was Founded
Bill Gates and Paul Allen debuted Microsoft. It dominated personal computer operating systems. -
Jaws
The movie Jaws came out in theathers. -
Peyton Manning was Born
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First Test-Tube Baby was Born
Lesley Brown was the first women to successfully undergo in vitro fertilization in Great Britain. -
Jonestown Massacre
Jim Jones, cult leader of the "Peoples Temple", instructed 912 of his followers to drink fruit punch poisoned with cyanide in an attempt of a revolutionary suicide. -
The Walkman was Invented
The walkman debuted in 1979. It was the first personal stereo tape deck.