March 21 – "All Kinds of Everything", sung by Dana (music and lyrics by Derry Lindsay and Jackie Smith), wins the Eurovision Song Contest 1970 (staged in Amsterdam) for Ireland.

Sep 25, 2024 · Discover the most significant events of 1970, from world-changing political decisions to cultural milestones. Explore the key moments that shaped history during this pivotal year

Americans held their breath as NASA scrambled to bring Apollo 13 astronauts home safely after their aborted moon mission. Some 20 million people celebrated the first Earth Day, rock icons Janis...

Historical events from year 1970. Learn about 665 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1970 or search by date or keyword.

Jun 12, 2025 · Jaws made movie news by becoming the first summer blockbuster. The decade was also marked by significant endings, as when the Beatles disbanded or when the “King of Rock and Roll” …

Jun 19, 2025 · On April 22, 1970, the first Earth Day galvanized millions of Americans, sparking a grassroots movement for environmental protection. This surge of activism led to the creation of the …

The best decade for films. End of story. Some are undisputed masterpieces. Some are excellent. Some aren't. Some are ripe for rediscovery. And maybe some you just haven't seen. Either way, this is The …

News, sports, weather, TV listings, rock music charts and more for all 3,652 days of the 1970s!

4th January » A 1970 Tonghai earthquake named magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes Tonghai County, China, killing at least 15,000 people. 7th January » The Punjab Legislative Council (Abolition) Act, …

Top names of the 1970s The following table shows the 200 most popular given names for male and female babies born during the 1970s. For each rank and sex, the table shows the name and the …