The 1970s

Explore 1298 historical events from 1970–1979.

1976 50 years ago

Marcel Fässler, Swiss racing driver

Marcel Fässler is a Swiss former racing driver. From 2010 to 2016 he competed in the FIA World Endurance Championship as part of Audi Sport Team Joest with co-drivers André Lottere…

Marcel Fässler, Swiss racing driver

1976 50 years ago

Steven Bell, Australian rugby league player

Steven "Steve" Bell is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who last played for the Catalans Dragons in the Super League. A Queensland State of Origin represen…

Steven Bell, Australian rugby league player

1976 50 years ago

Roberto Goretti, Italian footballer

Roberto Goretti is an Italian professional football technical director and former player, who is the technical director of Reggiana. He played as a midfielder.

Roberto Goretti, Italian footballer

1976 50 years ago

Liam O'Brien, American voice actor

Liam Christopher O'Brien is an American voice actor, writer, and director. He is a regular cast member of the Dungeons & Dragons actual play series Critical Role, playing Vax'ildan…

Liam O'Brien, American voice actor

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1976 50 years ago

Caçapa, Brazilian footballer and manager

Cláudio Roberto da Silva, commonly known as Cláudio Caçapa or simply Caçapa, is a Brazilian football coach and former player who played as a central defender.

Caçapa, Brazilian footballer and manager

1976 50 years ago

Jerry Hairston Jr

Jerry Wayne Hairston Jr. is an American former professional baseball infielder and outfielder. He played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles, Chicag…

Jerry Hairston Jr

1976 50 years ago

Raef LaFrentz, American basketball player

Raef Andrew LaFrentz is an American former professional basketball power forward and center who played for the Denver Nuggets, Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics, and Portland Trail …

Raef LaFrentz, American basketball player

1976 50 years ago

Yegor Titov, Russian footballer

Yegor Ilyich Titov is a Russian football coach and former player who played as an attacking midfielder. He was known for his playmaking abilities, vision, ball control and accurate…

Yegor Titov, Russian footballer

1976 50 years ago

Arna Lára Jónsdóttir, Icelandic politician

Arna Lára Jónsdóttir is an Icelandic politician and member of the Althing. A member of the Social Democratic Alliance, she has represented the Northwest constituency since November…

Arna Lára Jónsdóttir, Icelandic politician

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1976 50 years ago

Rasho Nesterović, basketball player

Radoslav "Rasho" Nesterović is a Slovenian former professional basketball player. He holds citizenship in both Slovenia and Greece. During his career in the NBA, Nesterović played …

Rasho Nesterović, basketball player

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1976 50 years ago

Magnus Norman, Swedish tennis player and coach

Magnus Norman is a Swedish former professional tennis player and current coach. He was ranked world No. 2 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), in June…

Magnus Norman, Swedish tennis player and coach

1976 50 years ago

Margaret Okayo, Kenyan runner

Margaret Okayo is a professional Kenyan marathon runner. She has won four World Marathon Majors with victories in the New York City Marathon, the Boston Marathon and the London Mar…

Margaret Okayo, Kenyan runner

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1976 50 years ago

Colin Farrell, Irish actor

Colin James Farrell is an Irish actor. A leading man in blockbusters and independent films since the 2000s, he has received various accolades, including three Golden Globe Awards, …

Colin Farrell, Irish actor

1976 50 years ago

Marlon Devonish, English sprinter and coach

Marlon Ronald Devonish, is an English former sprinter who competed in the 100 metres and 200 metres. A prodigious relay runner with particular strength as a 'bend' runner, Devonish…

Marlon Devonish, English sprinter and coach

1976 50 years ago

Earl Boykins, American basketball player

Earl Antoine Boykins is an American basketball coach and former professional player who is an assistant coach for the USC Trojans men's team. He played thirteen seasons in the Nati…

Earl Boykins, American basketball player

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1976 50 years ago

Jamie McMurray, American race car driver

James Christopher McMurray, nicknamed "Jamie Mac", is an American semi-retired professional stock car racing driver and currently an analyst for NASCAR on Fox and NASCAR on The CW.…

Jamie McMurray, American race car driver