Aaron finished his career with home runs, a record that stood until Barry Bonds broke it in In , he earned an Academy Award nomination for his supporting role in the film "The Turning Point.
President Richard Nixon gestures in the doorway of a helicopter on August 9, , after leaving the White House following his resignation over the Watergate scandal.
Nixon's resignation marked the end to one of the biggest political scandals in U. Woodward and Bernstein's reporting on the Watergate scandal led to President Nixon's resignation and won them a Pulitzer Prize. Beverly Johnson made history in August when she became the first African-American model to appear on the cover of Vogue magazine in the United States. Muhammad Ali watches heavyweight champion George Foreman fall to the canvas during their title bout in Kinshasa, Zaire, in October Ali's upset victory over the undefeated Foreman won him back the titles he was stripped of in for refusing induction into the U.
From , Pol Pot -- seen here at far left -- led the Khmer Rouge communist movement in Cambodia. During his reign, at least 1. Here, U. Marines guard civilians during evacuations at Tan Son Nhut airbase. The country became the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on July 2, In the summer of , Steven Spielberg had people flocking to the theaters instead of the beaches. The success of " Jaws " -- his first hit movie -- set up summer as the season for Hollywood's biggest and highest-grossing movies.
American tennis player Arthur Ashe became the first black man to win Wimbledon when he defeated Jimmy Connors in July Saturday night television changed forever on October 11, , when the sketch comedy show "Saturday Night Live" made its debut. Warner Bros. English singer Elton John, one of the biggest artists of the '70s, performed two sold-out shows at Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium in October , performing for more than three hours each night.
John, known for his flamboyant outfits and oversized sunglasses, was decked out for the occasion in a sequined Dodgers baseball uniform.
It broke the sound barrier and cut flight times in half. On January 21, , the first commercial Concorde flight took place from London to Paris, cruising at speeds of 1, mph. The Concordes' flights would be short lived, however, as fewer than 20 ever saw commercial use. The last commercial Concorde flight took place on October 24, Fireworks at the Statue of Liberty light up the New York Harbor on July 4, , as the country celebrates the bicentennial anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Patriotic events took place around the country that year. On September 22, , a blonde bombshell dropped into America's homes with the debut of the television show "Charlie's Angels. To this day the show remains a lasting image of the 70s despite getting mixed reviews from critics. In October , Barbara Walters, seen at left with actress Barbra Streisand, became the first woman to co-anchor a major network evening newscast.
Disco ruled the charts in the late '70s but found some unlikely superstars in the form of the Village People. Their name was inspired by New York's Greenwich Village, which had a large gay population at the time, and the group became known for their onstage costumes and suggestive lyrics. In , their songs "Macho Man" and "Y. Jimmy Carter embraces his wife, Rosalynn, in November after he was elected as the 39th President of the United States.
Carter, a Democrat and former governor of Georgia, defeated incumbent Gerald Ford. Since leaving the office in , he has remained active in fighting for human rights and ending disease around the world with his nonprofit organization, the Carter Center.
Cicely Tyson, left, and Maya Angelou star in the television miniseries "Roots. Based off Alex Haley's novel, "Roots" told the story of an African boy sold into slavery in America and the following generations of his family. The show was viewed by more than half of the U. May 25, , was a historic day for sci-fi fans and moviegoers everywhere. The "Star Wars" franchise is still one of most lucrative and popular film series around today.
Serial Killer David Berkowitz, known as the Son of Sam, was arrested on August 10, , after a series of shootings and murders that police believe began in the summer of Berkowitz was convicted of killing six people and wounding seven during his crime spree, which garnered large amounts of press coverage. He was known for targeting young women and sending cryptic, antagonizing letters to the New York police.
In , Apple Computers introduced the Apple II, which became one the first successful home computers. Along with Bill Gates' Microsoft, which was founded in , Apple helped ignite the digital age we live in today. In the middle of the summer of , New York City experienced a power outage that caused much of the city to go dark. The blackout lasted two days, from July As the city was in the midst of a financial crisis and the terror of the Son of Sam loomed over residents, many took to the streets and began looting.
Police reported that looting in some areas of the city continued well into the daylight hours, and thousands of people were arrested. He was still touring and recording throughout the s, but his unexpected death sealed his legacy as one of the greatest cultural icons of the 20th century. Ronald C. The Atari was released in September , bringing the world of video games into households everywhere.
Packaged with two joystick controllers and one cartridge game, the Atari sold , units in By , 1 million units were sold. Michael Jackson's debut solo album "Off the Wall" is released. Ladies Dresses From The 's Part of our Mens Fashion From the Seventies Part of our Collection of Childrens Clothes From the 's Electrical Home Goods As technology improved the range and sophistication of home appliances offered much greater freedom and uses including "Time Saving Devices", plus as you can see for the second example some items had a 70's look and feel all of their own.
Not included on these examples but can be found on the page are the latest music playing devices including an Eight Track Tape Player and an example of a solid-state Three Speed Record deck and speakers. Furniture From The 70's It is interesting looking at the furniture and fixtures you might find in a home from each decade, below are just two examples I found interesting from the more than 20 we have included on our Home furnishing examples with descriptions and Prices Page.
Technology The 70's were the start in many ways of the Electronics and digital revolution , with the invention of transistors and Integrated Circuits in the late 60's, companies now found ways to use the technology which caused the phenomenal growth in smaller more powerful and cheaper products ranging from Calculators to Televisions.
It was also announced that the price for Oil would increase drastically. The west was by now dependent on oil and together with prices quadrupling and measures for rationing the western world went into recession and suffered massive inflationary pressure.
At that time the United States did have their own oil reserves and although they were affected the biggest impact was on European Economies. After nearly 10 years of war in Vietnam was also the year that allied forces pulled out of Vietnam Another significant factor in the 70's was the growth in women's rights and women's role in society including the ability to decide when where and if they wished to have children partly through the availably of the contraceptive pill President Richard Nixon was forced to resign on August 8 as president of the United States due to imminent impeachment related to the Watergate scandal.
With the continuing Cold War between the East and West the arms race continued with each side trying to find the ultimate weapon Sporting Changes In The s Baseball Players go on strike in the first players strike in sports history. Players gain free agency after 6 years allowing them to demand higher wages.
At the end of the 70's two major changes in the game happened 1. ESPN and 2. Popular Culture s The Waterbed The 70's produced many icons , one of those being the modern waterbed created by Charles Hall in , This was fueled by the sexual revolution of the Decade encompassing the Waterbed.
The Waltons - Chips - Ironside - Lassie - Starsky and Hutch - Dukes Of Hazzard - The Benny Hill Show - The Muppet Show - Bonanza - The Brady Bunch - Dallas - Charlie's Angels - Little House on the Prairie - Doctor Who - Here are just a few highlights from an era that brought you shocking events, serial killers, killer albums, incredible sports moments, great books, greater movies, and boundary-pushing television.
Diana Ross and the Supremes perform their last concert on January 14 in Las Vegas, before Ross's departure to embark on a solo career. See what Diana's daughter is up to now ». See the unusual home once owned by Ringo ». She married Donald Trump in Four were fatally shot. On September 18, Jimi Hendrix is found dead after an overdose.
Less than a month later on October 4, Janis Joplin would also be found dead following an overdose. Rent a place where Jimi stayed ». Dick Van Dyke's tribute to Mary Richards ». Less than a year after President Nixon proposes it in his State of the Union address, the newly formed Environmental Protection Agency opens its doors on December 2. The greenest Presidents in history ». On December 15, Venera 7 is the first space probe to land on Venus and transmit data back to Earth.
See NASA's surprising find ». New York magazine prints the first Ms. Co-founded by Gloria Steinem, Ms. The next day, Yves Saint Laurent who frequently referenced Chanel in his collections shocks the fashion industry with a collection that borrowed heavily from s influences.
Detractors at the time called the collection "ugly" and thought it was too soon of a reminder of World War II. The untold story of Chanel ». On March 29, Charles Manson and four followers are sentenced to death.
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