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Roe v Wade
Legalized abortion in the first trimester of pregnancy. -
Nixon resigns
He resigns as a rusult of the Watergate Scandal. -
Microsoft founded
The future software giant began to put its mark on the world. -
Arthur Ashe wins Wimbledon
First black man to win this prestigious competition. -
Vietnam officially united
The country is united as the Socailist Republic of Vietnam. -
Tang Shan earthquake
This massive 7.8 earthquake kills over 240,000 people. -
Roots airs
The hit historical-fiction series Roots began its march on the American home. -
Star Wars premieres
What came to be known as a cult-classic began showing in theaters. -
Elvis found dead
The King of Rock was found dead in his mansion as a result of overdosing on perscription drugs. -
VCR introduced
This revolutionary form of home entertainment begins to sweep the nation. -
First test tube baby born
Doctors were able to plant a fertilized egg inside a woman and have her successfully birth the child. -
Jonestown
912 people died from drinking cyanide-laced fruit punch. Tangy. -
Three mile island
Nuclear meltdown in Pennsylvania. -
Margaret Thatcher elected as prime minister
She was the first female prime minister. A huge step for women's rights. -
Walkman introduced
The future of portable music is here.