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Groovy.
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The iconic sitcom and quite possibly the ur text of the 1970s debuts on CBS
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The world-famous martial artist and film star who popularized Hong Kong action movies died at the age of 32 from unknown causes.
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In response to American involvement in the Yom Kippur War, Arab nations pass an oil embargo, drastically raising oil prices.
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Nixon admits that he was a crook, peaces out.
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Following American military withdrawal from Vietnam, Northern forces invade and take the Southern capital.
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Saturday Night Live debuts on NBC with first host George Carlin.
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The original Star Wars film is released, boosting the popularity of both science fiction and blockbuster cinema.
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After the unexpected early death of his predecessor, John Paul II becomes the first non-Italian pope in many centuries.
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After student, popular, and military movements oust the Shah, Iran votes to become a theocratic republic.
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Conservative Leader Margaret Thatcher becomes the UK's first woman Prime Minister.
