The 70's
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Major Events
Disney Opens
-In 1971, in Orlando Florida, main street of Disney opens.
-When it first opened the price of admission was $3.50, but a single day ticket now costs $105 for anyone who is over 10 years old.
Sears Tower Opens
-In 1973 the Sears tower in Chicago opens.
-At the time it was the tallest building in the world
Richard Nixon Resigns
-In 1974 Nixon resigns after his watergate scandal.
-Nixon's resignation was one of the biggest political scandals in U.S. history.
-In 1972, after a break-in at the Democratic National Committee's headquarters at the Watergate complex, 5 guys were arrested and the FBI was able to trace it back to Nixon and the White House.
The fall of Saigon
-In April 1975, the fall of Saigon to the North Vietnamese marked the end of the Vietnam War.
-The country became the socialist republic of Vietnam on July 2, 1976
Elvis Presley dies
-Elvis Presley died August 16, 1977 at the age of 42.
-He was still touring through out the 70's and his death was unexpected.
U.S. Nuclear Accident
-On March 28, 1979 a nuclear accident took place in Pennsylvania when large amounts of reactor coolant and radioactive gases were released into the atmosphere.
-Cleanup began in August 1979 and was not done until December of 1993.
Iran Hostages
-In November of 1979, 66 Americans were taken hostage after the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, Iran was taken over by supporters of Iran's Islamic Revolution.
-All female and African American hostages were set free, but it wasn't unitl Ronald Reagan was sworn in-444 days later- were the other 52 set free.
Resources:
https://www.cnn.com/2015/05/21/world/gallery/70-historic-moments-from-the-1970s/index.html
Book Source:
"Time of Transition The 70's"