1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1970th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 970th year of the 2nd …

Relive the key moments of 1970! From political shifts to cultural breakthroughs, discover the most significant events that shaped the year.

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

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 …

Below is just a sampling of the people, places, and events that shaped the 1930s. February 18: American astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovers the planet Pluto. Tombaugh’s …

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

Jul 2, 2025 · 1970 was a year of profound transformation in American history, shaped by both dramatic events and gradual shifts in social attitudes and technological capabilities.