World Events
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100
A complex web of political scandals from 1972-74 starting with a break-in at the Democratic Party's National Commitee offices that brought down President Nixon.
What is Watergate?
100
Though formed in 1964 these five brothers reached fame in the 1970s and can be recognized for hits such as ABC, I'll Be There, and I Want You Back
What is The Jackson 5?
100
This classic comedy sketch that regularly features famous comedians aired its first episode in 1975
What is Saturday Night Live?
100
The first film in this series was released in 1977, following the adventures "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away"
What is Star Wars?
100
In 1976 Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak invented this
What is The Apple Computer 1?
200
1971 this theme park is opened in Florida.
What is Disney World?
200
An English Rock Band prominent in the 1970s and very well known for their '71 hit Stairway to Heaven
What is Led Zepplin?
200
An American variety show starting in 1971, that aired for nearly 4 decades afterwards and is notable for performances in Soul, Hip hop, R&B as well as a few other genres.
What is Soul Train?
200
An infamous movie about a great white shark still talked about today and is widely known for its foreboding background music.
What is Jaws?
200
We may take it for granted today but in the 70s it was a pretty big deal and passing math class today would be pretty hard without the _______________
What is the pocket calculator?
300
The leader of a cult and four of his followers are convicted of murdering several people, including an actress.
What is Charles Manson murders?
300
A British Rock Band formed in 1970 known for songs such as Somebody To Love, You're My Best Friend, Another One Bites The Dust and many others.
What is Queen?
300
A crime drama series that started in 1976 that aired for five seasons and follow the adventures of three women.
What is Charlie's Angels?
300
A 1976 movie starring Sylvester Stallone as a small-time boxer from Philly who is attempting to take on the reigning world champion.
What is Rocky?
300
Nowadays we have this on our phones but in the 70s this was the best way to get good resolution.
What is the digital camera?
400
on November 3rd, 1979 members of the KKK and the American Nazi Party attack a group of members of the communist worker's party. This is known as
What is The Greensboro Massacre?
400
An American Rock Band formed in 1971 that is best known for its hit Hotel California.
What is The Eagles?
400
An American Crime Drama following Steve McGarrett's fictional police force, set in its titular state.
What is Hawaii Five-O?
400
A horror film released in 1973 about the demonic possesion of a young girl.
What is The Exorcist?
400
Invented in 1971, your computer would have a hard time functioning without this
What is a microprocessor
500
Nixon wasn't all bad, it was under his presidency that this came to an end in an attempt to help the economy
What is The end of the Gold Standard for American Currency?
500
An African American singer notable for R&B as well as soul styles and a founding member of The Supremes
What is Diana Ross?
500
This 1975 sitcom is a spin-off of All In The Family and follows an African American couple in New York.
What is The Jeffersons?
500
One of the greatest films of all time, this movie came out in 1972 and is a mob drama based off a book of the same name.
What is The Godfather?
500
Similar in purpose to our modern day hard drive, this device was introduced commercially in 1971
What is The Floppy Disk?
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