1971-1980's

Important people

• Gerald R. Ford took the oath of the office On August 9, 1974, Gerald R. Ford, whom was the thirty-eighth President of the United States had said "I assume the Presidency under extraordinary circumstances.... This is an hour of history that troubles our minds and hurts our hearts."
• Jimmy Carter elected President of U.S. In 1977, Jimmy Carter was the president of U.S. He was the thirty- ninth President of the United States.
• Juan Carlos crowned the King of Spain On November 22, 1975, Juan Carlos crowned the King of Spain two days after the death of Francisco Franco. He also claims the tiltle of King of Jerusalem.

Events

• U.S. ends war with Vietnam, 1975 This is the war between N.Vietnam, and S. Vietnam. S. Vietnam were supported by the U.S., which started in 1957. However, this war ended in 1975, and the victory was belong to N.Vietnam. Then they united as a one nation.
• Oil price was increase,1973 In 1973, the price of the oil was increase to over 50$ per gallon. In that time, this event effect many people. No one really know what was the reason for that.
• World Trade Center towers completed The World Trade Center towers completed in NY. in the year of 1973. It was regconize as a tallest building in that time.

Technological Improvements

• The Apollo 15 Lunar Rover on the moon 31st of July, 1971 The Apollo 15 mission was the first rocket to carry a lunar rover to the moon, which is kind of like a car, travel along the moon. This techonology allowed the astronauts to travel further than normal on the moon.
• First test tube baby was born In 1978, the first test tube baby was born in Manchester. I think that it's bacause of the improvement of the technology. In this case, it's for the parent that couldn't reproduce in the normal way.

Movie

• The Exorcist In 1971, William Peter Blatty wrote a novel called "The Exorcist", which is a horror story. Later on in 1973, there was a movie came out, which got the horror award later on.

Music

• "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" This song is written by John Lennon and Paul Maccartney. Released as a UK singer in November, 1974, which sang by Elton John.

Scientific Discovery

• "Viking 1" landed on Mars Viking 1 is the machine that travelled through the space. This mission starts on August 20, 1975, and reached Mars on July 19, 1976.

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