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This pet required no feeding, walking, or grooming, and became a massive fad in 1975.
What is a Pet Rock?
He was the only U.S. President to resign from office, doing so in 1974.
Who is Richard Nixon?
This Swedish pop group won Eurovision in 1974 and dominated the decade with hits like "Dancing Queen."
Who is ABBA?
This 1977 sci-fi film directed by George Lucas took place "in a galaxy far, far away" and became a global phenomenon.
What is Star Wars?
The U.S. celebrated its Bicentennial—the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence—in this year.
What is 1976?
This stretchy, gelatinous green toy was introduced by Kenner in 1976 and came packaged inside a miniature trash can.
What is Slime?
This former Georgia governor and peanut farmer was elected U.S. President in 1976.
Who is Jimmy Carter?
This flamboyant British singer-songwriter ruled the 70s charts with hits like "Rocket Man" and "Bony Moronie."
Who is Elton John?
This classic 1970s sitcom followed a blended family of three boys, three girls, a housekeeper named Alice, and a dog named Tiger.
What is The Brady Bunch?
This scandal, named after the hotel complex where a break-in occurred, ultimately led to the downfall of a U.S. president.
What is Watergate?
Sony revolutionized personal audio in 1979 with the release of this portable cassette player.
What is the Walkman?
This Cuban leader, who came to power in 1959, remained the country's prime minister and president throughout the entire 1970s.
Who is Fidel Castro?
This British rock band released their legendary album The Dark Side of the Moon in 1973.
Who is Pink Floyd?
This arcade game released by Atari in 1972 featured two paddles and a ball, kicking off the video game boom.
What is Pong?
In 1970, this environmental movement was celebrated for the very first time on April 22.
What is Earth Day?
This liquid-filled novelty lamp became a Groovy staple of 1970s bedroom decor.
What is a Lava Lamp?
He became President in 1974 without ever being elected as either President or Vice President.
Who is Gerald Ford?
Known as the "King of Rock and Roll," he performed his famous Aloha from Hawaii concert in 1973 before passing away later in the decade.
Who is Elvis Presley?
This 1975 Steven Spielberg film about a killer shark terrified beachgoers and invented the summer blockbuster.
What is Jaws?
This major southeast Asian conflict officially ended for the United States when troops fully withdrew in 1973, followed by the fall of Saigon in 1975.
What is the Vietnam War?
This ring contained thermotropic liquid crystals that supposedly changed color based on the wearer's emotions.
What is a Mood Ring?
In 1979, she made history by becoming the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Who is Margaret Thatcher?
This 1977 Bee Gees-heavy soundtrack became one of the best-selling albums ever and defined the disco era.
What is the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack?
John Travolta played Danny Zuko and Olivia Newton-John played Sandy Olsson in this hit 1978 musical movie.
What is Grease?
In 1972, this city hosted the Summer Olympics, which were tragically marred by a hostage crisis.
What is Munich?