Movies
This was the highest grossing film of the 1970s
Episode IV, Star Wars
Released in 1971, this song is widely regarded to have the greatest guitar solo of all time
Stairway to Heaven
Now named Ho Chi Minh City, this city was formerly called ______ during the Vietnam War
Saigon
This PNW software company was founded in 1975
Microsoft
This fashion trend in the 70s involved three piece suits with wide lapels
Leisure Suits
This film is about a police chief in New England dealing with a deadly threat to residents and the local economy.
Jaws
This was the name of the last airplane Buddy Holly flew in
American Pie
At what University did the National Guard open fire on students in May of 1970
Kent State
This was the first commercially successful video game, released in 1972
Pong
In the 70s, Woody Owl used this motto in his public service announcements about pollution.
Give a hoot, don't pollute
This actor played the role of Lenny Bruce
Dustin Hoffman
She was the inspiration for Elton John's "Philadelphia Freedom"
Billie Jean King
This is the name of the technically failed military offensive in 1968 that nevertheless resulted in a political victory in that changed the American public's perception of the war
Tet Offensive
In 1974, scientists warn that chloroflourocarbons are destroying this
Ozone layer
This holiday was first celebrated on April 22nd 1970
Earth Day
This person portrayed Ned Kelly in 1970 in movie of the same name
Mick Jagger
This singer is often credited with popularizing stage diving
Iggy Pop
Vanity Fair identified this person in 2005 as the real Deep Throat
FBI director, Mark Felt
This was the first personal computer, released in 1975
Altair 8800
This was the name of the communist party in 1975-1979 in Cambodia that shares its name with a cosmetic product
This is the name of the author of the book on which "the Godfather" is based.
Mario Puzo
This musician released a solo album called Goodnight Vienna in 1974
Ringo Starr
Born as Kathleen Ann Soliah, this woman was apprehended in Minnesota in 1999 after 23 years on the run OR what is Sarah Jane Olson's real name?
Sarah Jane Olson
Launched in 1972, this was the first human created object to leave the solar system
Pioneer 10
This act performed the greatest number of songs at Woodstock
The Who