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This group sang the songs "ABC" & "I'll Be There"
Jackson 5
100
In August 9, 1974, facing likely impeachment and conviction over the Watergate scandal, this president becomes the first U.S. president to resign.
Richard Nixon
100
This author publishes his first novel, the horror classis Carrie on April 5th, 1974. He will become one of the world's top-selling authors.
Stephen King.
100
This iconic band broke up in April 10, 1970 but eventually went on with their solo careers.
The Beatles.
100
In April 22, 1970, it started as a protest to help the environment become an issue in US politics, this day became an annual celebration to help promote awareness of some of our negative effects on our environments and ecosystems.
Earth Day.
200
Who wrote the song "Bennie and The Jets"
Elton John
"Bennie and the Jets" was released in 1973 and is now one of his classic songs.
200
On October 16, 1978 this pope was elected and later on will reign for 26 years, the third longest pontificate in history. Who is he?
Karol Józef Wojtyła as as Pope John Paul II
200
This baseball player of the Atlanta Braves breaks Babe Ruth's major league home run record in April 8, 1974. He finishes his career with 755 home runs. Who is this athlete?
Hammerin' Hank, Hank Aaron.
200
On August 16, 1977 this American singer, actor, icon, known as the "King of Rock & Roll" was pronounced dead due to a massive heart attack in his own mansion.
Elvis Presley
200
In September 27, 1976 this coloured dye is banned due to claimed causes of cancer in those who used it. What colour is it?
Red Dye #2
A chemical that was once used in food products such as M&Ms and cosmetics.
300
"Waterloo", "S.O.S", "Fernando" are all songs performed by which popular 70s group?
Abba
They also came out with songs such as Dancing Queen and Mamma Mia
300
In July 28, 1976 a 7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes this city, killing at least 242,000 people; it is one of the largest natural disasters in recorded history.
Tangshan, China.
300
In May 25, 1977, Filmmaker George Lucas debuts this movie that become part of popular culture and became one of the most successful and influential franchises in motion picture history.
Star Wars
300
In September 18, 1970 this legendary rock performer died in London.
Jimi Hendrix
300
In July 13, 1977, the first blackout in 12 years to happen to this US city, which drove people to shock and violence. Which US city is it?
New York City
There were reports of looting, arson and property damage. This led to 3776 arrests.
400
This 8min and 36sec song by Don Mclean was the longest song to ever hit Billboards Top 100s.
American Pie
This song was written by Don Mclean in 1971 and is now a very long but great classic
400
This woman becomes the first female prime minister of Great Britain in May 4, 1979. She accelerates the evolution of the British economy from statism to liberalism.
The Iron Lady, Margaret Thatcher
400
This cable network begins airing in the United States on September 7 1979, and it becomes one of the country’s largest cable networks.
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network aka ESPN
400
It was Steven Spielberg's debut film in the summer of 1975. When it was released, it grossed 470 million in Box office revenue. The summer blockbuster was born.
Jaws
400
This product was banned from being advertised on television in January 1st, 1971 after it was proven hazardous to the health of those who use it.
Cigarettes and other tobacco products.
500
Finish The Lyrics!
"Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?........."
"Caught in a landslide No escape from reality"
Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
500
In December 1979, which country invades Afghanistan to support the country's communist government in its conflict with anti-communist Muslim guerrillas during the Afghan War.
The Soviet Union
The conflict reaches a stalemate, and the U.S.S.R. withdraws in 1989.
500
On April 4, 1975 this company is founded by two men and it becomes one of the world's leading developers of personal computer software systems and applications.
Microsoft.
500
In April 13, 1973 this singer released Catch a Fire, which brings reggae music to the attention of audiences around the world and makes this artist a global superstar.
Bob Marley
500
This single most popular electronics company was founded in April 1, 1976 which later on in life, the company would go on to become an innovation in technology.
Apple Inc.