1970s

-Muhammad Ali won the title for the third time, defeating spinks on September 15, 1978. - In March 8, 1971, he lost a 15-round decision to Joe Frazier. - The U.S. Supreme court reversed his conviction in 1971.

- Entertainment industry thrived during world events that included the end on Vietnam war.- One of the most popular genres of music in the 1970's was disco.- Jaws in 1975 and Star Wars in 1977 were two such movies released.

1970s

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George Harrison

- After the breakup of the Beatles in 1970, Harrison launched his solo career with the three-disc album All Things Must Pass.- In 1971 Harrison organized two concerts to raise moneyfor the starving people.- George Harrisondivorced Pattie Boydin 1977 and marriedOlivia Arias in 1978.

"It's just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up."

~Muhammad Ali~

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1970

-Beatles Break Up.-Computer Floppy Disks Introduced.-Palestinian Group Hijacks Five Planes.

1971

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1975

1974

-London Bridge Brought to the U.S.-VCRs Introduced.

-Paul Getty Kidnapped.-U.S. Pulls Out of Vietnam.

1979

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1976

1977

- Pop arts popularity continuedduring the 1970s.

-Sony Introduces the Walkman.-Mother Teresa Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.-Iran Takes American Hostages in Tehran.

-John Paul II Becomes Pope.-Jonestown Massacre.-First Test-Tube Baby Born.

-Watergate scandel begins

-Civil War in Lebanon.-Microsoft Founded.

-Patty Hearst Kidnapped.-U.S. President Nixon Resigns.

-North and South Vietnam Join to Form the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.-An earthquake Kills Over 240,000.

-Elvis Found Dead.-South African Leader Steve Biko Tortured to Death.-Star Wars Movie Released

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