Music
This genre exploded in popularity in the late ‘70s, with hits like “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees.
What is disco?
This popular variety/sketch show debuted in 1975 and launched the careers of many comedians.
What is Saturday Night Live?
This 1977 space opera became one of the highest-grossing films ever and revolutionized special effects.
What is Star Wars?
This video game, released in 1972, is considered the first commercially successful arcade game.
What is Pong?
This Swedish group won their country Eurovision in 1974 and became global pop icons.
Who is ABBA?
This 1978 sci-fi show was a response to the popularity of Star Wars and featured battles in space.
What is Battlestar Galactica?
This 1976 boxing film about an underdog became a major success and spawned many sequels.
What is Rocky?
This hairstyle became iconic in the 1970s and symbolized Black pride.
What is the Afro?
This 1971 song by Marvin Gaye addressed political and social unrest in America.
What is "What's Going On"?
This 1971 groundbreaking show tackled serious issues like racism and starred Carroll O’Connor as Archie Bunker.
What is All in the Family?
This 1972 crime drama is widely considered one of the greatest films of all time.
What is The Godfather?
This 1973 Supreme Court case legalized abortion nationwide.
What is Roe v. Wade?
This legendary punk band from New York released their debut album in 1976, influencing punk worldwide.
Who are the Ramones?
This family drama about life during the Great Depression began in 1972 and was set in rural Virginia.
What is The Waltons?
This director released a 1975 thriller about a killer shark that changed the way blockbusters were released.
Who is Steven Spielberg?
In 1973, this female tennis star beat Bobby Riggs in the “Battle of the Sexes.”
Who is Billie Jean King?
Known as the “Queen of Disco,” this artist had a hit with “Hot Stuff” in 1979.
Who is Donna Summer?
This sitcom, set in the 1950s, premiered in 1974 and featured a cool guy named Fonzie.
What is Happy Days?
This horror film from 1973 about demonic possession shocked audiences and critics alike.
What is The Exorcist?
The Rubik’s Cube debuted under this original name.
What is the Magic Cube?