The 1970s

Explore 1298 historical events from 1970–1979.

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1979

Prince Carl Philip, Duke of Värmland

Prince Carl Philip of Sweden, Duke of Värmland is the only son and the second of three children of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia. As of 2022, Prince Carl Philip is fourth i…

Prince Carl Philip, Duke of Värmland

1979

Daniel Caines, English sprinter

Daniel Stephen Caines is an English former athlete who mainly competed in the 400 metres and competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics and 2004 Summer Olympics.

Daniel Caines, English sprinter

1979

Chris Masoe, New Zealand rugby player

Chris Masoe is a former New Zealand rugby union footballer, who last played for Racing Metro 92 in the Top 14, and a current professional boxer. He is the brother of boxer Maselino…

Chris Masoe, New Zealand rugby player

1979

Ryan Max Riley, American skier

Ryan Max Riley is an American athlete who was a two-time US National Champion on the U.S. Ski Team in the freestyle skiing events of moguls and dual moguls.

Ryan Max Riley, American skier

1979

Robert Royal, American football player

Robert Shelton Royal is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the LSU Tigers and…

Robert Royal, American football player

1979

Dominic Scott, Irish guitarist

Dominic Scott is an Irish-born British guitarist, and the founder of the English rock band Roundstone and a founding member of the alternative rock band Keane.

Dominic Scott, Irish guitarist

1979

David Jarolím, Czech footballer

David Jarolím is a Czech football manager and former player who most recently managed Ústí nad Labem. A central midfielder by position, Jarolím was known for his stamina, passing a…

David Jarolím, Czech footballer

1979

Wayne Thomas, English footballer

Wayne Junior Robert Thomas is an English retired footballer and current football coach. He is currently working as a PE teacher at Haberdashers' Boys' School. In 2015, he was emplo…

Wayne Thomas, English footballer

1979

Michal Martikán, Slovak slalom canoeist

Michal Martikán is a Slovak slalom canoeist who has been competing at the international level since 1994. In 1996 he became the first athlete to win an Olympic gold medal for Slova…

Michal Martikán, Slovak slalom canoeist

1979

Michael Oberlechner, Austrian politician

Michael Oberlechner is an Austrian politician of the Freedom Party serving as a member of the National Council since 2024. He has been a district councillor of Ottakring since 2010…

Michael Oberlechner, Austrian politician

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1979

Andrea Pirlo, Italian footballer

Andrea Pirlo is an Italian football manager and former player who is currently the head coach of UAE First Division League club Dubai United. Considered one of the greatest midfiel…

Andrea Pirlo, Italian footballer

1979

Diego Forlán, Uruguayan footballer

Diego Forlán Corazo is a Uruguayan football manager and a former player, who played as a forward, and last served as head coach for Uruguayan Segunda División club Club Atlético At…

Diego Forlán, Uruguayan footballer

1979

Jayson Werth, American baseball player

Jayson Richard Gowan Werth is an American former professional baseball outfielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2002 to 2017. His 15-season career was split among …

Jayson Werth, American baseball player