The 1970s

Explore 1298 historical events from 1970–1979.

1970 the first earth day is celebrated
1970

The first Earth Day is celebrated

Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globa…

The first Earth Day is celebrated

1970

Margreth Olin, Norwegian filmmaker

Margreth Olin Mykløen is a Norwegian film director, screenwriter, and film producer. She is educated at the University of Bergen and Volda University College. She is best known for…

Margreth Olin, Norwegian filmmaker

1970

Walt Williams, American basketball player

Walter Ander "the Wizard" Williams is an American former professional basketball player. A sharpshooting 6'8" swingman, Williams played college basketball for the Maryland Terrapin…

Walt Williams, American basketball player

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1970

Vietnam War: Protests erupt in response to U

The Vietnam War was an armed conflict in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia fought between North Vietnam and South Vietnam and their allies. North Vietnam was supported by the Soviet Unio…

Vietnam War: Protests erupt in response to U

1970

Willie Roaf, American football player

William Layton Roaf, nicknamed "Nasty", is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons. He play…

Willie Roaf, American football player