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Who Sang “Stayin’ Alive,” The Disco Anthem That Defined 1977?
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What Was The Name Of The 1970 NASA Mission Dramatically Aborted Mid-Flight?
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In What Year Did “Star Wars” Premiere In U. S. Theaters?
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Which Show Introduced Archie Bunker To American Television?
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Who Became U.S. President After Richard Nixon Resigned?
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Which Band Released “Rumours,” One Of 1977’s Best-Selling Albums?
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Where Did The Tragic 1972 Olympic Hostage Crisis Occur?
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Which Sitcom Starred Mary Richards As A Single News Producer?
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Which 1975 Film First Popularized The Term “Summer Blockbuster”?
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Which Group’s 1975 Single Begins, “Is This The Real Life? Is This Just Fantasy?”
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Which 1979 Accident Raised Fears About Nuclear Power In The United States?
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Who Starred As Rocky Balboa In The 1976 Underdog Boxing Film?
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Name The Country That Signed The Camp David Accords With Israel In 1978.
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Which TV Sketch Show Launched In 1975 From New York’s Studio 8H?
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Which Disco Hit Starts With The Letters You’d Hear At The YMCA?
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What 1977 New York Nightclub Became A Synonym For Disco Excess?
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Which 1973 Supreme Court Decision Legalized Abortion Nationwide?
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Which Swedish Group Won Eurovision 1974 With “Waterloo”?
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What 1977 Mini-Series Became A Cultural Event About An African American Family’s History?
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Which 1972 Scandal Led To A U.S. Presidential Resignation?
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Which Band Recorded “Hotel California” In 1976?
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Name The Spacecraft That Began Its Grand Tour In 1977 And Still Sends Data.
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Which Show Featured The Catchphrase “Dyn-O-Mite!”?
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Who Performed “I Will Survive,” An Empowering 1978 Disco Anthem?
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Which Peace Agreement Followed Anwar Sadat’s Historic 1977 Trip To Jerusalem?
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Which 1973 Album Kept Pink Floyd On The Charts For Years?
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Which Series Followed Three Roommates In A Santa Monica Apartment?
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In Which Year Did The United States Celebrate Its Bicentennial?
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Which Movie Gave Us The Iconic Line “You’re Gonna Need A Bigger Boat”?
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Who Succeeded Spiro Agnew As Vice President In 1973?
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Which Group Released “Le Freak” In 1978?
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What 1973 Thriller Featured A Possessed Girl And A Terrifying Exorcism?
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Which 1974 Novel By Stephen King Was His First Published Book?
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Which TV Institution Returned In 1972 With Bob Barker As Host?
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Which 1970s Musical Duo Wore Matching Mustaches And Sang “Muskrat Love”?
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Which 1979 Event Toppled The Shah And Established An Islamic Republic?
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Which Band Released “Stairway To Heaven” On Its Untitled 1971 Album?
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What 1978 Film Made Christopher Reeve A Household Name?
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Which 1971 Leak Revealed U.S. Decision-Making About Vietnam?
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Which Funk Group Released “September” In 1978?
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Which Show Followed A M*A*S*H Unit During The Korean War?
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Which 1975 Computer Company Was Founded By Gates And Allen?
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Which Dance Crew Founded In 1977 Popularized Popping And Robotic Moves?
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Which 1976 Film Won Best Picture Over “Taxi Driver” And “Network”?
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Which 1977 New York City Crisis Left Millions Without Power?
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Which Band’s 1971 Album Featured The Song “American Pie”?
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Which Sitcom Followed An Upwardly Mobile New York Family Headed By George And Louise?
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Which 1979 Device Let People Listen To Cassettes On The Go?
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What 1978 Disaster In Guyana Claimed Over 900 Lives?
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Which 1974 Song By Dolly Parton Later Became A 1990s Megahit For Whitney Houston?
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Which 1970 Environmental Event Launched A Movement Of Annual Celebrations?
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Which 1976–1979 Sitcom Featured A Taxi Garage And A Lovable Dispatcher?
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Which 1972 Film Won Best Picture And Popularized Offers You Can’t Refuse?
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Which 1978 Musical Film Starred John Travolta And Olivia Newton-John?
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Which 1975 Expedition Marked The First U.S.–Soviet Docking In Space?
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Which 1976 Punk Landmark Helped Ignite U.K. Punk?
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Which Show Debuted In 1976 With Kermit, Miss Piggy, And Gonzo?
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Which 1979 Crisis Saw American Diplomats Seized In Tehran?
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Which Artist Released “Ziggy Stardust” In 1972, A Defining Glam-Rock Concept?
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Which 1970 Shooting On A College Campus Sparked National Outrage?
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Which 1978 Sitcom Was Set In A Cincinnati Radio Station?
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Which 1977 Technology Brought Programmable Gaming To Living Rooms?
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Which 1974 Film Surveillance Expert Hears Too Much On A Tape?
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Which Show Launched Robin Williams As An Alien From Ork?
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Which 1972 Concert Film Captured George Harrison’s Star-Studded Benefit?
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Which 1976 Crime Drama Featured Journalist Heroes Chasing A Political Scandal?
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Which 1972 Visit Opened Diplomatic Doors Between The U.S. And China?
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Which 1974 Craze Encouraged People To Talk Like Truckers On The Highway?
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Which 1975 Show Featured A Sweathogs Classroom And Mr. Kotter?
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Which 1979 Hit Declared, “This Is The Dawning Of The Age Of Aquarius” On Screen?
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Which 1973 Petroleum Shock Caused Gas Lines And Odd-Even Rationing?
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Which 1979 Song Warned “If You Like Piña Coladas” And Placing Personal Ads?
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Which 1976 Investigative Film About Television Predicted Ratings-Obsessed Outrage?
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Which 1976 Gymnast Earned The First Perfect 10 At The Olympics?
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Which 1977 Song By The Commodores Slow-Danced Its Way Up The Charts?
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Which 1975 Toy Craze Asked People To Adopt A Rock In A Box?
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Which 1975–1979 TV Cop Asked, “Who Loves Ya, Baby?” While Licking A Lollipop?
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Which 1974 Album By Lynyrd Skynyrd Popularized “Sweet Home Alabama” Live?
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Which 1978 Comics Debut Introduced A Lazy Orange Cat Who Loves Lasagna?
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Which 1976 Aircraft Entered Supersonic Passenger Service Across The Atlantic?
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Which 1973 Song By The Wailers Brought Reggae To Global Attention?
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Which 1979 Album Turned Pink Floyd’s Rock Opera Into A Cultural Phenomenon?
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Which 1974 Scandal Brought To Light A Secret Informant Called “Deep Throat”?
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Who Sang “Born To Run,” The 1975 Anthem Of Escaping Small-Town Limits?
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Which Show Followed Richie Cunningham And Friends In 1950s Milwaukee?
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Which 1979 Sci‑Fi Horror Film Introduced Ellen Ripley?
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Which 1973 Conflict Began On Judaism’s Holiest Day?
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Which Artist Scored A Futuristic Disco Hit With “I Feel Love” In 1977?
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What 1976 Sitcom Was A Spin‑Off Of “Happy Days”?
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Which 1975 Boxing Match Was Nicknamed “The Thrilla In Manila”?
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Bee Gees
2
KC and the Sunshine Band
3
Village People
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ABBA
Released with Saturday Night Fever, the Bee Gees’ “Stayin’ Alive” became disco’s signature track and a global hit.
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Skylab 1
2
Apollo 14
3
Apollo 12
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Apollo 13
Apollo 13 suffered an oxygen tank explosion in 1970, prompting the famous “Houston, we’ve had a problem” rescue.
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1979
2
1977
3
1976
4
1978
George Lucas’s “Star Wars” opened in 1977, revolutionizing special effects and launching a blockbuster sci-fi franchise.
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Sanford and Son
2
Good Times
3
Maude
4
All in the Family
“All in the Family” premiered in 1971, using Archie Bunker to tackle controversial social issues with groundbreaking humor.
1
Gerald Ford
2
Nelson Rockefeller
3
Jimmy Carter
4
Spiro Agnew
Gerald Ford assumed the presidency in August 1974, following Nixon’s resignation over the Watergate scandal and cover-up.
1
Foreigner
2
Fleetwood Mac
3
Eagles
4
The Rolling Stones
Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” blended pop and rock with personal turmoil, becoming a massive 1977 commercial and critical success.
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Montreal
2
Mexico City
3
Moscow
4
Munich
At the Munich Games in 1972, terrorists took Israeli athletes hostage, resulting in a devastating, widely televised tragedy.
1
Laverne & Shirley
2
The Jeffersons
3
Three’s Company
4
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
“The Mary Tyler Moore Show” debuted in 1970, portraying an independent career woman and reshaping television’s depiction of women.
1
The Godfather Part II
2
Rocky
3
Jaws
4
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Steven Spielberg’s “Jaws” dominated summer 1975, pioneering the wide-release marketing model associated with blockbusters.
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Yes
2
Queen
3
The Who
4
Led Zeppelin
Queen’s 1975 epic “Bohemian Rhapsody” blended opera and rock, showcasing Freddie Mercury’s theatrical songwriting and vocal prowess.
1
Fukushima
2
Windscale
3
Chernobyl
4
Three Mile Island
A partial meltdown at Three Mile Island in 1979 prompted national scrutiny of nuclear safety and regulatory practices.
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Sylvester Stallone
2
Robert De Niro
3
Harrison Ford
4
Al Pacino
Sylvester Stallone wrote and starred in “Rocky,” which won Best Picture at the 1977 Academy Awards ceremony.
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Lebanon
2
Egypt
3
Jordan
4
Syria
Egypt, led by Anwar Sadat, reached historic U.S.-brokered accords with Israel in 1978 under President Jimmy Carter.
1
Saturday Night Live
2
The Carol Burnett Show
3
SCTV
4
Monty Python’s Flying Circus
“Saturday Night Live” premiered in 1975, introducing influential comedians and characters across decades of live late-night comedy.
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I Will Survive
2
YMCA
3
Le Freak
4
Night Fever
Village People’s “YMCA,” released in 1978, became a crowd-participation favorite with its iconic arm-letter dance.
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CBGB
2
The Limelight
3
Max’s Kansas City
4
Studio 54
Studio 54 opened in 1977, attracting celebrities and defining the glamorous, hedonistic image of the disco era.
1
Roe v. Wade
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Miranda v. Arizona
3
United States v. Nixon
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Brown v. Board of Education
In January 1973, Roe v. Wade established a constitutional right to abortion, reshaping American politics and healthcare debates.
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The Cardigans
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ABBA
3
Ace of Base
4
Roxette
ABBA’s Eurovision victory with “Waterloo” launched their international career, leading to numerous global hits during the decade.
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The Thorn Birds
2
Roots
3
Shōgun
4
Rich Man, Poor Man
“Roots,” adapted from Alex Haley’s work, aired in 1977, powerfully confronting slavery’s legacy and drawing massive viewership.
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Watergate
2
Iran-Contra
3
Teapot Dome
4
Whitewater
The Watergate break-in and cover-up unraveled President Nixon’s administration, culminating in his 1974 resignation from office.
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America
2
Eagles
3
Doobie Brothers
4
Chicago
The Eagles’ “Hotel California” addressed fame and excess, becoming one of rock’s most enduring, frequently interpreted classics.
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Skylab
2
Pioneer 10
3
Voyager 2
4
Voyager 1
Launched in 1977, Voyager 1 explored outer planets and now studies interstellar space, continuing to transmit valuable measurements.
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Good Times
2
Sanford and Son
3
Barney Miller
4
The Jeffersons
Jimmie Walker’s character J.J. Evans popularized “Dyn-O-mite!” on “Good Times,” a Norman Lear sitcom that debuted in 1974.
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Chaka Khan
2
Donna Summer
3
Diana Ross
4
Gloria Gaynor
Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive” became a timeless anthem of resilience, topping charts and transcending the disco era.
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Camp David Accords
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Oslo Accords
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Dayton Agreement
4
Wye River Memorandum
Sadat’s groundbreaking visit paved the way for 1978’s Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel, mediated by President Carter.
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Wish You Were Here
2
The Wall
3
Animals
4
The Dark Side of the Moon
“The Dark Side of the Moon” dominated charts, renowned for studio innovation, thematic cohesion, and audiophile-favorite production.
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Diff’rent Strokes
2
Taxi
3
WKRP in Cincinnati
4
Three’s Company
“Three’s Company,” debuting in 1977, adapted British comedy “Man About the House,” starring John Ritter’s physical humor.
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1977
2
1976
3
1978
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1975
America’s Bicentennial festivities peaked on July 4, 1976, commemorating 200 years since the Declaration of Independence’s adoption.
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Close Encounters of the Third Kind
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Jaws
3
The Godfather
4
Alien
The line comes from “Jaws” (1975), uttered by Chief Brody after seeing the massive great white shark.
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Gerald Ford
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Walter Mondale
3
Nelson Rockefeller
4
Hubert Humphrey
After Agnew resigned, Gerald Ford was appointed Vice President in 1973, later becoming President after Nixon’s resignation.
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Parliament
2
Chic
3
A Taste of Honey
4
Sister Sledge
Chic’s “Le Freak” turned a nightclub snub into a funky anthem, becoming a massive late-1978 disco hit.
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Halloween
2
Carrie
3
The Omen
4
The Exorcist
Released in 1973, The Exorcist shocked audiences with realistic effects, revolutionizing horror and becoming a box-office phenomenon.
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‘Salem’s Lot
2
The Stand
3
The Shining
4
Carrie
Published in 1974, Carrie marked King’s debut, leading to a hit 1976 film and enduring literary career.
1
Jeopardy!
2
Wheel of Fortune
3
The Price Is Right
4
Family Feud
“The Price Is Right” revived in 1972, with Bob Barker becoming a beloved daytime television icon for decades.
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Seals & Crofts
2
Loggins & Messina
3
Captain & Tennille
4
Simon & Garfunkel
Captain & Tennille scored several hits, including “Muskrat Love,” during the mid-1970s pop and soft-rock era.
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Ethiopian Revolution
2
Iranian Revolution
3
Portuguese Carnation Revolution
4
Nicaraguan Revolution
The 1979 Iranian Revolution overthrew Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, ushering in Ayatollah Khomeini’s theocratic government.
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Aerosmith
2
Deep Purple
3
Black Sabbath
4
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin’s fourth album, commonly called “IV,” featured “Stairway to Heaven,” a defining hard-rock and classic-rock masterpiece.
1
Kramer vs. Kramer
2
Superman
3
Grease
4
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
“Superman” showcased Reeve’s charismatic portrayal, convincing audiences a man could fly with advanced special effects.
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Church Committee Report
2
Nuclear Posture Review
3
Pentagon Papers
4
Watergate Tapes
The Pentagon Papers exposed government assessments, fueling public skepticism and major First Amendment legal battles.
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Earth, Wind & Fire
2
Commodores
3
Kool & The Gang
4
Parliament
Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September” became a perennial celebration anthem with infectious horns, groove, and joyful vocals.
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China Beach
2
Hogan’s Heroes
3
M*A*S*H
4
Tour of Duty
“M*A*S*H” premiered in 1972, blending comedy and drama to comment on war’s human cost and absurdities.
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Microsoft
2
Atari
3
Commodore
4
Apple
Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft in 1975, initially developing BASIC and later dominating personal computer software.
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The Electric Boogaloos
2
The Rock Steady Crew
3
The Lockers
4
The Jabbawockeez
Founded in 1977 by Boogaloo Sam, The Electric Boogaloos codified popping, boogaloo, and robot-inspired street-dance styles.
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The Omen
2
Barry Lyndon
3
All the President’s Men
4
Rocky
“Rocky” triumphed at the 1977 Oscars, its underdog story resonating with audiences and Academy voters alike.
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NYC Transit Strike
2
Son of Sam Manhunt
3
Fiscal Default
4
1977 Blackout
The July 1977 blackout triggered looting and arson, highlighting the city’s broader economic and social challenges.
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Don McLean
2
Cat Stevens
3
The Byrds
4
James Taylor
Don McLean’s “American Pie” reflected on rock history and cultural change, famously referencing “the day the music died.”
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Diff’rent Strokes
2
The Jeffersons
3
Sanford and Son
4
Good Times
Premiering in 1975, The Jeffersons followed George and Louise’s move to Manhattan after the dry-cleaning business thrived.
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Boombox
2
Discman
3
Zune
4
Sony Walkman
Sony’s Walkman debuted in 1979, popularizing portable, private music listening and transforming consumer audio habits worldwide.
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Jonestown Mass Murder-Suicide
2
Andes Flight Disaster
3
Mount Erebus Crash
4
Tangshan Earthquake
In 1978, followers of Jim Jones died at Jonestown, shocking the world with cult coercion and tragedy.
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Jolene
2
I Will Always Love You
3
Here You Come Again
4
Coat of Many Colors
Dolly Parton’s 1974 ballad achieved massive renewed success through Whitney Houston’s blockbuster 1992 film soundtrack version.
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Clean Air Act Amendments 1970
2
First Earth Day 1970
3
Endangered Species Act 1973
4
EPA Creation 1970
Earth Day’s first observance in 1970 sparked yearly environmental celebrations and galvanized public support for new laws.
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Barney Miller
2
Taxi
3
Welcome Back, Kotter
4
WKRP in Cincinnati
“Taxi” premiered in 1978 with an ensemble cast, blending humor and pathos in a New York cab company.
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American Graffiti
2
Chinatown
3
The Godfather
4
The French Connection
“The Godfather,” released in 1972, became a cinematic landmark, influencing crime dramas and American pop culture deeply.
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Saturday Night Fever
2
Flashdance
3
Grease
4
Fame
“Grease” brought 1950s high school nostalgia to screens, with Travolta and Newton-John delivering chart-topping soundtrack hits.
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Gemini 8
2
Apollo–Soyuz Test Project
3
Apollo 12
4
Soyuz 11
The 1975 Apollo–Soyuz mission symbolized détente, with astronauts and cosmonauts conducting joint experiments and a historic handshake.
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The Clash’s “London Calling”
2
The Damned’s “New Rose”
3
Buzzcocks’ “Ever Fallen in Love”
4
The Sex Pistols’ “Anarchy in the U.K.”
Released in 1976, the Sex Pistols’ single became a rallying cry for the emerging punk movement.
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The Muppet Show
2
The Electric Company
3
Fraggle Rock
4
Sesame Street
“The Muppet Show” premiered in 1976, blending celebrity guests with Jim Henson’s lovable characters in international syndication.
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Lebanon Hostage Crisis
2
Iran Hostage Crisis
3
Suez Crisis
4
Bay of Pigs
In November 1979, militants stormed the U.S. embassy, holding hostages for 444 days, straining U.S.–Iran relations.
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Lou Reed
2
Roxy Music
3
David Bowie
4
Marc Bolan
David Bowie’s Ziggy persona fused theatricality and rock innovation, influencing fashion and music throughout the decade.
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Columbia Occupation
2
Jackson State Killings
3
Kent State Shootings
4
Berkeley Free Speech Clashes
National Guardsmen shot students at Kent State in 1970 during Vietnam War protests, galvanizing antiwar sentiment nationwide.
1
Alice
2
Barney Miller
3
Soap
4
WKRP in Cincinnati
“WKRP in Cincinnati” humorously explored radio’s quirks, featuring memorable characters and a famously chaotic turkey promotion.
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Coleco Telstar
2
Magnavox Odyssey
3
Atari 2600
4
Intellivision
The Atari 2600 popularized cartridge-based gaming after 1977, enabling diverse home video game experiences beyond dedicated consoles.
1
The Conversation
2
Dog Day Afternoon
3
Marathon Man
4
Serpico
Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Conversation” explores paranoia and privacy, starring Gene Hackman as a troubled wiretapping specialist.
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Mork & Mindy
2
Small Wonder
3
ALF
4
Third Rock from the Sun
“Mork & Mindy,” a “Happy Days” spin-off, premiered in 1978, highlighting Robin Williams’s energetic improvisational comedy.
1
The Concert for Bangladesh
2
The Last Waltz
3
Woodstock
4
Gimme Shelter
Released in 1972, the film documented Harrison’s 1971 benefit concerts, pioneering large-scale rock charity efforts.
1
Network
2
Three Days of the Condor
3
Dog Day Afternoon
4
All the President’s Men
Based on Woodward and Bernstein’s reporting, the 1976 film depicted investigative journalism exposing Watergate corruption.
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Nixon’s Trip to Beijing
2
Ford’s Tokyo Accord
3
Carter’s Shanghai Talks
4
Kissinger’s Moscow Summit
Richard Nixon’s 1972 China visit began normalization, reshaping Cold War dynamics and international trade relations significantly.
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Ham Radio Clubs
2
CB Radio Craze
3
Pagermessages
4
Shortwave Listening
Citizens Band radios surged mid-1970s, with trucker slang, “Smokey reports,” and songs like “Convoy” popularizing the trend.
1
Head of the Class
2
Welcome Back, Kotter
3
Room 222
4
Barney Miller
Debuting in 1975, Welcome Back, Kotter introduced the Sweathogs and jump-started John Travolta’s early television fame.
1
Tommy
2
Fame
3
A Chorus Line
4
Hair
Miloš Forman’s 1979 film Hair adapted the stage musical, featuring the rousing “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In.”
1
Texas Refinery Fire
2
Alaskan Pipeline Delay
3
OPEC Oil Embargo
4
Suez Closure
The 1973 embargo, tied to the Yom Kippur War, spiked prices and highlighted energy dependency in industrialized nations.
1
Escape (The Piña Colada Song)
2
Margaritaville
3
My Sharona
4
Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)
Rupert Holmes’s witty single hit number one in 1979, narrating a couple’s humorous rediscovery through personal ads.
1
Broadcast News
2
To Die For
3
Shampoo
4
Network
Released in 1976, Network satirized sensational TV news and delivered the famous “I’m mad as hell” speech.
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Nellie Kim
2
Nadia Comăneci
3
Olga Korbut
4
Mary Lou Retton
Romanian gymnast Nadia Comăneci scored unprecedented perfect 10s at the 1976 Montreal Games, stunning judges and audiences alike.
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Brick House
2
Easy
3
Three Times a Lady
4
Sail On
“Easy” became a signature Lionel Richie ballad for the Commodores, showcasing smooth vocals and soulful instrumentation.
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Mood Ring
2
Pet Rock
3
Stretch Armstrong
4
Pogo Ball
Gary Dahl’s 1975 novelty fad packaged ordinary stones with humorous care instructions, becoming a tongue-in-cheek sensation.
1
Baretta
2
Columbo
3
CHiPs
4
Kojak
Telly Savalas’s Kojak popularized the lollipop prop and catchphrase, portraying a tough yet stylish New York detective.
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Street Survivors
2
Nuthin’ Fancy
3
Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd
4
Second Helping
“Second Helping” included “Sweet Home Alabama” studio version, later immortalized by countless live performances and classic-rock airplay.
1
Calvin and Hobbes
2
The Far Side
3
Garfield
4
Bloom County
Jim Davis launched “Garfield” in 1978, spawning merchandise, television specials, and enduring newspaper comic success.
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Boeing 747
2
L-1011 TriStar
3
DC-10
4
Concorde
Concorde began commercial flights in 1976, offering Mach-2 service primarily between Europe and North America for decades.
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Stir It Up
2
Redemption Song
3
No Woman, No Cry
4
Get Up, Stand Up
Bob Marley and the Wailers’ “Stir It Up” helped popularize reggae internationally, showcasing Marley’s songwriting and soulful groove.
1
Animals
2
Obscured by Clouds
3
Wish You Were Here
4
The Wall
Released in 1979, “The Wall” presented a narrative about isolation and stardom, later adapted into a striking film.
1
Abscam
2
Watergate Investigation
3
Pentagon Papers
4
COINTELPRO
Woodward and Bernstein cited “Deep Throat” during Watergate, helping corroborate evidence that unraveled the scandal.
1
Bruce Springsteen
2
John Mellencamp
3
Tom Petty
4
Bob Seger
Bruce Springsteen’s epic arrangement and storytelling on “Born to Run” cemented his reputation as The Boss.
1
The Odd Couple
2
Welcome Back, Kotter
3
Happy Days
4
The Wonder Years
“Happy Days” premiered in 1974, celebrating 1950s nostalgia and launching breakout character Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli.
1
The Black Hole
2
Logan’s Run
3
Silent Running
4
Alien
Ridley Scott’s “Alien” introduced Sigourney Weaver’s Ripley, blending claustrophobic horror with pioneering creature design.
1
Yom Kippur War
2
Six-Day War
3
Gulf War
4
Lebanon War
Egypt and Syria launched a surprise attack on Yom Kippur in 1973, triggering a major Middle East conflict.
1
Diana Ross
2
Thelma Houston
3
Donna Summer
4
Gloria Gaynor
Donna Summer’s collaboration with Giorgio Moroder pioneered electronic dance music using hypnotic, sequenced synthesizers.
1
Laverne & Shirley
2
Joanie Loves Chachi
3
Family Matters
4
Mork & Mindy
“Laverne & Shirley,” debuting in 1976, followed brewery workers and expanded the “Happy Days” television universe.
1
Ali vs. Norton
2
Ali vs. Frazier III
3
Frazier vs. Foreman
4
Ali vs. Foreman
Muhammad Ali defeated Joe Frazier in their brutal third bout in Manila, a legendary heavyweight rivalry peak.
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