The 1970s

Explore 1298 historical events from 1970–1979.

1971 55 years ago

Mathew Batsiua, Nauruan politician

Mathew Jansen Batsiua is a Nauruan politician. Batsiua, a former health minister and former foreign minister of Nauru, has served as a member of parliament for the constituency of …

Mathew Batsiua, Nauruan politician

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1971 55 years ago

Paul Bettany, English actor

Paul Bettany is an English actor. He is best known for his roles as J.A.R.V.I.S. and Vision in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including the Disney+ series WandaVision (2021), which…

Paul Bettany, English actor

1971 55 years ago

Wayne Carey, Australian footballer and coach

Wayne Francis Carey is a former Australian rules footballer who played with the North Melbourne Football Club and Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Wayne Carey, Australian footballer and coach

1971 55 years ago

Kaur Kender, Estonian author

Kaur Kender is an Estonian author, entrepreneur, and advertising executive. Kender entered the Estonian literary scene in 1998 with his debut novel, Independence Day (transl. Isese…

Kaur Kender, Estonian author

1971 55 years ago

Lee Sharpe, English footballer

Lee Stuart Sharpe is an English former professional footballer, sports television pundit, reality television personality and golfer.

Lee Sharpe, English footballer

1971 55 years ago

Isabelle Carré, French actress and singer

Isabelle Carré is a French actress. She has appeared in more than 70 films since 1989. She won a César Award for Best Actress for her role in Se souvenir des belles choses (2001), …

Isabelle Carré, French actress and singer

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1971 55 years ago

Marco Rubio, American lawyer and politician

Marco Antonio Rubio is an American politician, attorney, and diplomat serving since 2025 as the 72nd United States secretary of state. He is also the acting national security advis…

Marco Rubio, American lawyer and politician

1971 55 years ago

Filipa Pinto, Portuguese politician

Filipa Maria Gonçalves Pinto is a Portuguese teacher, politician and member of the Assembly of the Republic, the national legislature of Portugal. A member of the LIVRE party, she …

Filipa Pinto, Portuguese politician

1971 55 years ago

Paul Grayson, English rugby player and coach

Paul James Grayson, is the former assistant head coach of Northampton Saints rugby union club. He formerly played at fly-half for Northampton, for whom he was the all-time leading…

Paul Grayson, English rugby player and coach