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The First Earth Day
The first Earth Day celebration is held. Many people participate in anti-pollution demonstrations. -
The Kent State University Protest ends in violence.
Four students were killed and nine students were wounded by police because of the protest against the War "spreading" into Cambodia. -
Cigarette Commercials are banned
Television advertisements for cigarettes are banned. -
The Voting age is lowered from 21 to 18.
The Senate approves a Constitutional Amendment to lower the voting age from 21 to 18. -
Disney World Opens
Walt Disney World opens in Orlando, Florida. -
The Watergate Crisis Begins
The Watergate crisis begins when four men are arrested for breaking into the Democratic National Committee headquarters. -
Roe vs. Wade
In Roe vs. Wade, it is ruled that woman can not be prevented by a state if the pregnancy is in the first six months. -
Secretariat wins the Belmont Stakes.
Secretariat wins the Triple Crown by 31 lengths. -
The first three articles of impeachment against Nixon is made.
President Richard M. Nixon is charged of a criminal conspiracy to obstruct justice in the Watergate affair. -
President Nixon resigns
Nixon avoids the impeachment process by resigning and admitting his role in the Watergate affair.