The decade of the 70's in the USA By saragonclar Period: Jan 1, 1970 to Dec 31, 1979 The decade of the 70's in the USA Apr 17, 1970 Apollo XIII returns safely to Earth May 4, 1970 Kent State massacre Jun 28, 1970 Gay liberation day Sep 27, 1972 Release of The Godfather Mar 29, 1973 US withdraws from Vietnam Jun 12, 1973 Porn goes mainstream Aug 8, 1973 Scandal in Nixon administration Aug 23, 1973 Energy crisis Sep 20, 1973 Battle of the sexes Aug 1, 1974 Beverly Johnson features in VOGUE magazine cover Aug 9, 1974 Nixon resigns Jan 20, 1977 Jimmy Carter becomes the USA president Apr 26, 1977 Studio 54 opening Jul 13, 1977 NY goes dark Jul 16, 1977 Elvis Presley passes away Dec 16, 1977 Release of Saturday Night Fever Feb 27, 1978 Macho Man release Nov 27, 1978 Assassination of Harvey Milk Mar 28, 1979 Three Miles Island
