March 21 – "All Kinds of Everything", sung by Dana (music and lyrics by Derry Lindsay and Jackie Smith), wins the Eurovision Song Contest 1970 (staged in Amsterdam) for Ireland.

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

The 1970s were a time of unrest and upheaval, with such notable events as the Fall of Saigon, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, the Munich massacre, and the resignation of U.S. …

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 …

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

In 1959, the FDA proposed a standard for peanut butter that was not finalized until a decision by the U.S District Court of Appeals in 1970. The final standard required a 90% peanut content. …

Nov 7, 2025 · Discover 29 fascinating facts about the year 1970, from historical events to cultural milestones that shaped the decade.

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Events from the year 1970 in the United States. January 5 – The first episode of All My Children is broadcast on the ABC television network. January 11 – Super Bowl IV: The Kansas City …

Jul 21, 2015 · What happened and who was famous in 1970? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 1970.