The 1970s

Explore 1298 historical events from 1970–1979.

1978

Mike Bryan, American tennis player

Michael Carl Bryan is an American former professional tennis player. Widely regarded as one of the greatest doubles tennis players of all time, Bryan was ranked as the world No. 1 …

Mike Bryan, American tennis player

1978

Lawrence Tynes, American football player

Lawrence James Henry Tynes is a Scottish former professional American football placekicker. After he played soccer for Milton High School, a coach suggested he try out for the foot…

Lawrence Tynes, American football player

1978

Igor Biscan, Croatian footballer and manager

Igor Bišćan is a Croatian professional football manager and former player who last coached Qatar Stars League club Al-Ahli. In his playing career, he was a versatile player and cou…

Igor Biscan, Croatian footballer and manager

1978

James Harrison, American football player

James Henry Harrison Jr. is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Kent Stat…

James Harrison, American football player

1978

Dette Escudero, Filipino politician

Marie Bernadette "Dette" Guevara Escudero-Quirante is a Filipino politician who has served as the representative of Sorsogon's 1st district in the House of Representatives of the P…

Dette Escudero, Filipino politician

1978

John Abraham, American football player

John Antonio Nettles-Abraham is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end and linebacker for 15 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He play…

John Abraham, American football player

1978

Shawn Marion, American basketball player

Shawn Dwayne Marion is an American former professional basketball player who played 16 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He finished his career as a four-time N…

Shawn Marion, American basketball player

1978

Lúcio, Brazilian footballer

Lucimar Ferreira da Silva, commonly known as Lúcio, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. A tall and physically strong defender who excelled in…

Lúcio, Brazilian footballer

1978

Judy Ann Santos, Filipino actress

Judy Anne Lumagui Santos is a Filipino actress and film producer. Prolific in film and television in the Philippines, and is known for her dramatic and comedic roles in blockbuster…

Judy Ann Santos, Filipino actress

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1978

Kenan Thompson, American actor and comedian

Kenan Thompson is an American actor and comedian. He has been a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live since 2003, making him the longest-tenured cast memb…

Kenan Thompson, American actor and comedian

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1978

Jason Biggs, American actor and comedian

Jason Matthew Biggs is an American actor. He is best known for his lead role as Jim Levenstein in the American Pie film series (1999–2012). His other notable lead credits include L…

Jason Biggs, American actor and comedian

1978

Barry Zito, American baseball player

Barry William Zito is an American former professional baseball pitcher. A left-hander, Zito pitched for the Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants during a 15-year Major League…

Barry Zito, American baseball player

1978

Brent Harvey, Australian footballer

Brent Harvey, often known by his nickname "Boomer", is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL)…

Brent Harvey, Australian footballer

1978

Eddie House, American basketball player

Edward Lee House II is an American former professional basketball player. A guard known for his three-point shooting, House played for nine NBA teams in 11 seasons in the league. H…

Eddie House, American basketball player

1978

Amy Chow, American gymnast and pediatrician

Amy Yuen Yee Chow is an American former artistic gymnast who competed at the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics. She is best known for being a member of the Magnificent Seven, which won…

Amy Chow, American gymnast and pediatrician

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1978

Dwayne De Rosario, Canadian soccer player

Dwayne Anthony De Rosario OOnt is a Canadian former professional soccer player who played as a forward or as an attacking midfielder. A versatile attacker, he played for the Toront…

Dwayne De Rosario, Canadian soccer player