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1970
Norman Greenbaum hits the top 10 with “Sprit in the Sky” All In The Family wins the Emmy Award for Best Comedy The National Guard shoots 4 students dead at Kent State University in Ohio Janis Joplin dies The Beatles break up

1971
Smokin’ Joe Frazier defeats Muhammed Ali The controversial film “A Clockwork Orange” is released George Harrison releases the Number One album “All Things Must Pass” The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty tops the bestsellers list

1972
The Oakland A’s win the World Series The Godfather is the biggest movie of the year The Temptations release “Papa Was A Rolling Stone” 11 Israelis are killed by terrorists at the Olympic Games in Munich

1973
Pink Floyd release “The Dark Side of the Moon” Pet Rocks become popular U.S. troops leave Viet Nam The Exorcist makes over $150 million in theatres

1974
The Godfather Part 2 wins the Best Picture Oscar Nixon resigns Paul McCartney and Wings release “Band on the Run” Television sets are glued to All In The Family

1975
Led Zeppelin release the double album “Physical Graffiti” Pittsburgh wins Superbowl X The disposable razor is introduced Jimmy Hoffa disappears

1976
Rocky is the biggest moneymaker of the year Peter Frampton releases “Frampton Comes Alive” The Concord begins regular transatlantic flights Happy Days is the most watched television show

1977
The first Star Wars film hits the big screen, introducing the world to Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Darth Vader Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” goes to Number 1 The Son of Sam killer is arrested in New York City Keith Richards is arrested in Toronto and charged with heroin possession with intent to traffic

1978
WKRP In Cincinnati premiers Superman, starring Christopher Reeve grosses over $130 million Toga parties become a college fad Garfield the Cat makes his first appearance

1979
Muhammad Ali retires Apocalypse Now is released, featuring soundtrack contributions from the Doors and members of the Grateful Dead Pink Floyd release “The Wall” Margaret Thatcher becomes Britain’s first female Prime Minister

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