Sports
Who is Hank Aaron?
This baseball player broke Babe Ruth's all-time home run record in 1974 by hitting his 715th home run.
Who is Dolly Parton?
This singer released the hit song "I Will Always Love You" in 1974.
Why did Richard Nixon resign?
This U.S. president resigned from office in 1974 because of the Watergate scandal.
What are bell-bottom pants?
These wide-bottomed pants became one of the most recognizable fashion trends of the 1970s.
What is the microprocessor?
Introduced in 1971, this invention made it possible to place thousands of electronic components onto a single chip.
Who are the Pittsburgh Steelers?
This NFL team won four Super Bowls during the 1970s, becoming one of the decade's greatest dynasties.
Who are Eagles?
This rock band released the album Hotel California in 1976.
Who was Richard Nixon's Vice President?
Gerald Ford
What are platform shoes?
This style of footwear, featuring thick elevated soles, was popular in both disco and everyday fashion.
What was Apple's first name?
Apple Computer Company
What is Secretariat?
In 1973, this horse became the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years.
Who is Sylvester Stallone?
This actor starred as the title character in the blockbuster film Rocky (1976).
Who was Jimmy Carter?
This former governor of Georgia was elected president in 1976.
What is polyester?
This synthetic fabric became a staple of 1970s fashion and was often used in brightly colored leisure suits.
When was the cellular phone invented?
In 1973 by Motorola
Who is Muhammad Ali?
This boxer regained the heavyweight championship in 1974 by defeating George Foreman in the "Rumble in the Jungle."
Who are Queen?
This British rock band released the 1975 opera-inspired hit "Bohemian Rhapsody."
What was the Watergate scandal?
A political scandal, involving a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters, led to investigations that eventually forced Nixon to resign.
What is disco fashion?
This music-driven fashion movement popularized flashy outfits, sequins, and bold colors on dance floors across America.
What was the Atari 2600?
This home video game console, released in 1977, became one of the most popular gaming systems of the decade.
Who is Mark Spitz?
During the 1972 Summer Olympics, this American swimmer won a record seven gold medals.
What was Michael Jackson's first single?
His first solo single was “Got to Be There” (1971), released under Motown.
What are the Camp David Accords?
Signed in 1978, this agreement between Egypt and Israel was brokered by President Jimmy Carter and helped bring peace between the two nations.
Who was Diane von Furstenberg?
This fashion designer became famous in the 1970s for creating wrap dresses that became a symbol of women's professional and casual style.
When was GPS invented?
In 1978, by the U.S. Department of Defense’s NAVSTAR program.
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