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O.J. Simpson
He played college football at University Of Southern California. When he was there he won the Heisman trophy in 1968. He then played professionally for 11 seasons as a running back. He played with the Buffalo Bills from 1969- 1977 and then with the San Francisco 49ers. He was the the first NFL player to rush more than 2,000 yards in a season a mark set in 1973. https://campussports.net/2016/03/04/ranking-top-10-athletes-1970s/2/ -
Led Zeppelin
An english rock band that formed in 1968. The group consisted of the guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist and keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Led_Zeppelin -
Barba Streisand
She was an american singer, actress, director, and producer and one of the most successful personalities in show business. She is the only person ever to receive all of the following: Oscar, Tony, Emmy, Grammy, Golden Globe, Cable Ace, NAtional Endowment for the arts, and peabody awards. She was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1942. She had a son in 1967 with her husband Elliot Ghould. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000659/?ref_=nmls_hd -
Car Chevrolet Chevelle SS
It produced 450 horsepower and 500 lb/ft torque with a 0-62 mph time in six seconds. It was made in 1964 but it broke out in 1970.This car was understated at first because of its earlier success. https://www.motor1.com/features/238127/7-great-muscle-cars-70s/2971638/ -
Kent State Massacre
http://www.slate.com/blogs/behold/2013/05/04/may_4_1970_the_kent_state_university_shootings_told_through_pictures_photos.html
Four students died and nine others were wounded, when members of the Ohio National Guard opened fire on students protesting the Vietnam war at Kent state University in Ohio. The police told everyone to quit the violence. But the students still gathered just as they planned. -
Midi Skirts
They are long skirts that go either to the floor or right below the knee. They come in any color or pattern. Almost everyone in the 70s wore these. https://bellatory.com/fashion-industry/1970s-Fashion -
The Rolling Stones
They formed in 1962 in London. The first stable line-up consisted of Brian Jones, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts, and Ian Stewart. Ian was removed from the group in 1963 but still toured with them until he died in 1985. They went big in 1971. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rolling_Stones -
Wrap Dresses
The earliest they have saw was 1972. It is a dress that fits any body type. It was printed in every color and had many different patterns. https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/fashion/the-story-of-diane-von-furstenberg-s-most-iconic-dresses-30763 -
ABBA
In 1972 they formed by Agnetha. The groups name is ABBA because they all used the first letter of their name. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ABBA -
Evil Knievel Stunt Cycle
It was launched in 1973, the year celebrity stuntman made a lucky 13 jumps on his harley. https://www.metv.com/lists/the-13-most-desired-toys-of-the-1970s-year-by-year -
Tie Dye Shirts
https://topyaps.com/top-10-fashion-trends-of-the-70s
They were invented in the 60s but became popular in the early 1970s. They would wear a homemade tie dyed shirt with bell bottom pants. Also, sometimes with a matching tie dyed headband. -
Magna Doodle
First released in 1974. Then a decade and a half later the etch a sketch came out. So the magna doodle got overlooked. https://www.metv.com/lists/the-13-most-desired-toys-of-the-1970s-year-by-year -
Richard M Nixon
Served 5 years in office. He was born January 9th 1913 in Yorba Linda, California. And died on April 22nd 1994. He was 81 years old. He was 56 when he began office. He was one of five kids. His younger brother died in 1925 of a short illness and in 1933 his older brother who he admired greatly died of tuberculosis. He is the only U.S. president in history to resign from office. https://www.biography.com/people/richard-nixon-9424076 -
Jaws
January 2018 it was the 204th highest-grossing-film of all time with $407.7 million world wide. In North America it is the 66th highest domestically with a total of $260 million. Star wars surpassed Jaws for the U.S. record 6 months after its release and set a new global record in 1978. It was first rated with an A certificate which meant it was not suitable for young children. Then after its theatrical release it was then classified as pg.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaws_(film) -
The Jeffersons
First episode aired on January, 18, 1975. Then the last episode aired on July, 2, 1985. The Jeffersons aired for 11 seasons. And for 10 years. A lot of people love this shows it still airs on tv. 93 percent of google users like it. So just because they quit making episodes they still air it on some channels. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jeffersons -
Stretch Armstrong
It was launched in 1976 but in 1980 they stopped manufacturing. Fun fact he was filled with corn syrup. https://www.metv.com/lists/the-13-most-desired-toys-of-the-1970s-year-by-year -
Apple II Computer
Was made from 1977 and then quit making them in 1987. Over 2 million of those computers were sold by 1984. In 1976 they were selling the Apple I computer in kit form to computer stores.The Apple II computer came with 4 KB RAM but could buy more and the computer could hold up to 48 KB RAM. https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/06/7-tech-advancements-from-the-70s-that-changed-the.html?p=2
