Politics and Events (70s & 80s)
He resigned as U.S. President in 1974.
Richard Nixon
Known as the “Queen of Disco,” she sang “Last Dance” and “Hot Stuff.”
Donna Summer
This space opera premiered in 1977 and changed sci-fi forever.
Star Wars
This popular toy, invented in 1980, challenged players to solve a colorful puzzle by rotating its segments.
Rubik's Cube
Name that tune (60s):
You Can’t Always Get What You Want - The Rolling Stones?
The war in this Southeast Asian country ended in 1975
Vietnam War
With hits like “Dancing Queen” and “Take a Chance on Me,” this Scandinavian supergroup became one of the best-selling music acts of the '70s and early '80s.
ABBA
This 1972 mafia epic was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
The Godfather
In 1998, this search engine giant was founded, eventually becoming the dominant force in internet searches.
Name this tune (70s):
Stayin Alive - Bee Gees
This nuclear power plant disaster in 1986 in the Soviet Union was one of the worst in history.
Chernobyl
This 1971 hit by Don McLean refers to “the day the music died.”
American Pie
He played Travis Bickle in the 1976 film Taxi Driver.
Robert De Niro
This country music superstar, known for her hit song “9 to 5,” became an enduring figure in entertainment during the 1980s.
Dolly Parton
Name that tune (80s):
Don't Stop Believin - Journey
This Cold War leader came to power in the Soviet Union in 1985, promoting glasnost and perestroika.
Mikhail Gorbachev
This British band’s 1973 concept album The Dark Side of the Moon became a classic.
This horror classic from 1973 features a possessed young girl and an exorcism.
The Exorcist
In 1974, this famous basketball team won their first NBA title with star player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Milwaukee Bucks
Name that tune (90s):
I want It that Way - Back Street Boys
This major 1970s political scandal began with a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters and led to the only resignation of a U.S. President.
Watergate
This band’s 1976 album Hotel California was a major success.
The Eagles
This epic Vietnam War film directed by Francis Ford Coppola is famous for the quote, “I love the smell of napalm in the morning.”
Apocalypse Now
This TV show, which began in 1994, revolved around a group of six friends living in New York City.
Friends
Name that tune (2000s):
Mr. Brightside - The Killers