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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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Village People
2
ABBA
3
KC and the Sunshine Band
4
Bee Gees

Released with Saturday Night Fever, the Bee Gees’ “Stayin’ Alive” became disco’s signature track and a global hit.
1
Apollo 14
2
Skylab 1
3
Apollo 13
4
Apollo 12

Apollo 13 suffered an oxygen tank explosion in 1970, prompting the famous “Houston, we’ve had a problem” rescue.
1
1976
2
1979
3
1978
4
1977

George Lucas’s “Star Wars” opened in 1977, revolutionizing special effects and launching a blockbuster sci-fi franchise.
1
Good Times
2
Maude
3
Sanford and Son
4
All in the Family

“All in the Family” premiered in 1971, using Archie Bunker to tackle controversial social issues with groundbreaking humor.
1
Spiro Agnew
2
Nelson Rockefeller
3
Jimmy Carter
4
Gerald Ford

Gerald Ford assumed the presidency in August 1974, following Nixon’s resignation over the Watergate scandal and cover-up.
1
Fleetwood Mac
2
The Rolling Stones
3
Eagles
4
Foreigner

Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” blended pop and rock with personal turmoil, becoming a massive 1977 commercial and critical success.
1
Munich
2
Mexico City
3
Moscow
4
Montreal

At the Munich Games in 1972, terrorists took Israeli athletes hostage, resulting in a devastating, widely televised tragedy.
1
Three’s Company
2
The Jeffersons
3
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
4
Laverne & Shirley

“The Mary Tyler Moore Show” debuted in 1970, portraying an independent career woman and reshaping television’s depiction of women.
1
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
2
Rocky
3
The Godfather Part II
4
Jaws

Steven Spielberg’s “Jaws” dominated summer 1975, pioneering the wide-release marketing model associated with blockbusters.
1
The Who
2
Queen
3
Yes
4
Led Zeppelin

Queen’s 1975 epic “Bohemian Rhapsody” blended opera and rock, showcasing Freddie Mercury’s theatrical songwriting and vocal prowess.
1
Three Mile Island
2
Fukushima
3
Windscale
4
Chernobyl

A partial meltdown at Three Mile Island in 1979 prompted national scrutiny of nuclear safety and regulatory practices.
1
Robert De Niro
2
Sylvester Stallone
3
Al Pacino
4
Harrison Ford

Sylvester Stallone wrote and starred in “Rocky,” which won Best Picture at the 1977 Academy Awards ceremony.
1
Syria
2
Lebanon
3
Egypt
4
Jordan

Egypt, led by Anwar Sadat, reached historic U.S.-brokered accords with Israel in 1978 under President Jimmy Carter.
1
Monty Python’s Flying Circus
2
SCTV
3
Saturday Night Live
4
The Carol Burnett Show

“Saturday Night Live” premiered in 1975, introducing influential comedians and characters across decades of live late-night comedy.
1
Le Freak
2
YMCA
3
I Will Survive
4
Night Fever

Village People’s “YMCA,” released in 1978, became a crowd-participation favorite with its iconic arm-letter dance.
1
Studio 54
2
CBGB
3
The Limelight
4
Max’s Kansas City

Studio 54 opened in 1977, attracting celebrities and defining the glamorous, hedonistic image of the disco era.
1
United States v. Nixon
2
Brown v. Board of Education
3
Roe v. Wade
4
Miranda v. Arizona

In January 1973, Roe v. Wade established a constitutional right to abortion, reshaping American politics and healthcare debates.
1
The Cardigans
2
Ace of Base
3
Roxette
4
ABBA

ABBA’s Eurovision victory with “Waterloo” launched their international career, leading to numerous global hits during the decade.
1
Roots
2
The Thorn Birds
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.
1
Watergate
2
Teapot Dome
3
Iran-Contra
4
Whitewater

The Watergate break-in and cover-up unraveled President Nixon’s administration, culminating in his 1974 resignation from office.
1
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.
1
Voyager 2
2
Skylab
3
Voyager 1
4
Pioneer 10

Launched in 1977, Voyager 1 explored outer planets and now studies interstellar space, continuing to transmit valuable measurements.
1
The Jeffersons
2
Barney Miller
3
Good Times
4
Sanford and Son

Jimmie Walker’s character J.J. Evans popularized “Dyn-O-mite!” on “Good Times,” a Norman Lear sitcom that debuted in 1974.
1
Gloria Gaynor
2
Donna Summer
3
Chaka Khan
4
Diana Ross

Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive” became a timeless anthem of resilience, topping charts and transcending the disco era.
1
Wye River Memorandum
2
Oslo Accords
3
Camp David Accords
4
Dayton Agreement

Sadat’s groundbreaking visit paved the way for 1978’s Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel, mediated by President Carter.
1
The Wall
2
Wish You Were Here
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.
1
Taxi
2
Diff’rent Strokes
3
Three’s Company
4
WKRP in Cincinnati

“Three’s Company,” debuting in 1977, adapted British comedy “Man About the House,” starring John Ritter’s physical humor.
1
1977
2
1976
3
1975
4
1978

America’s Bicentennial festivities peaked on July 4, 1976, commemorating 200 years since the Declaration of Independence’s adoption.
1
Alien
2
Jaws
3
The Godfather
4
Close Encounters of the Third Kind

The line comes from “Jaws” (1975), uttered by Chief Brody after seeing the massive great white shark.
1
Gerald Ford
2
Walter Mondale
3
Hubert Humphrey
4
Nelson Rockefeller

After Agnew resigned, Gerald Ford was appointed Vice President in 1973, later becoming President after Nixon’s resignation.
1
Sister Sledge
2
Chic
3
A Taste of Honey
4
Parliament

Chic’s “Le Freak” turned a nightclub snub into a funky anthem, becoming a massive late-1978 disco hit.
1
Carrie
2
Halloween
3
The Omen
4
The Exorcist

Released in 1973, The Exorcist shocked audiences with realistic effects, revolutionizing horror and becoming a box-office phenomenon.
1
The Shining
2
Carrie
3
The Stand
4
‘Salem’s Lot

Published in 1974, Carrie marked King’s debut, leading to a hit 1976 film and enduring literary career.
1
Wheel of Fortune
2
Jeopardy!
3
Family Feud
4
The Price Is Right

“The Price Is Right” revived in 1972, with Bob Barker becoming a beloved daytime television icon for decades.
1
Captain & Tennille
2
Simon & Garfunkel
3
Seals & Crofts
4
Loggins & Messina

Captain & Tennille scored several hits, including “Muskrat Love,” during the mid-1970s pop and soft-rock era.
1
Ethiopian Revolution
2
Nicaraguan Revolution
3
Portuguese Carnation Revolution
4
Iranian Revolution

The 1979 Iranian Revolution overthrew Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, ushering in Ayatollah Khomeini’s theocratic government.
1
Aerosmith
2
Deep Purple
3
Led Zeppelin
4
Black Sabbath

Led Zeppelin’s fourth album, commonly called “IV,” featured “Stairway to Heaven,” a defining hard-rock and classic-rock masterpiece.
1
Grease
2
Superman
3
Kramer vs. Kramer
4
Close Encounters of the Third Kind

“Superman” showcased Reeve’s charismatic portrayal, convincing audiences a man could fly with advanced special effects.
1
Watergate Tapes
2
Pentagon Papers
3
Church Committee Report
4
Nuclear Posture Review

The Pentagon Papers exposed government assessments, fueling public skepticism and major First Amendment legal battles.
1
Parliament
2
Earth, Wind & Fire
3
Commodores
4
Kool & The Gang

Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September” became a perennial celebration anthem with infectious horns, groove, and joyful vocals.
1
China Beach
2
M*A*S*H
3
Hogan’s Heroes
4
Tour of Duty

“M*A*S*H” premiered in 1972, blending comedy and drama to comment on war’s human cost and absurdities.
1
Microsoft
2
Atari
3
Apple
4
Commodore

Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft in 1975, initially developing BASIC and later dominating personal computer software.
1
The Rock Steady Crew
2
The Lockers
3
The Electric Boogaloos
4
The Jabbawockeez

Founded in 1977 by Boogaloo Sam, The Electric Boogaloos codified popping, boogaloo, and robot-inspired street-dance styles.
1
Rocky
2
The Omen
3
All the President’s Men
4
Barry Lyndon

“Rocky” triumphed at the 1977 Oscars, its underdog story resonating with audiences and Academy voters alike.
1
Son of Sam Manhunt
2
1977 Blackout
3
Fiscal Default
4
NYC Transit Strike

The July 1977 blackout triggered looting and arson, highlighting the city’s broader economic and social challenges.
1
James Taylor
2
The Byrds
3
Don McLean
4
Cat Stevens

Don McLean’s “American Pie” reflected on rock history and cultural change, famously referencing “the day the music died.”
1
Good Times
2
The Jeffersons
3
Sanford and Son
4
Diff’rent Strokes

Premiering in 1975, The Jeffersons followed George and Louise’s move to Manhattan after the dry-cleaning business thrived.
1
Discman
2
Boombox
3
Zune
4
Sony Walkman

Sony’s Walkman debuted in 1979, popularizing portable, private music listening and transforming consumer audio habits worldwide.
1
Andes Flight Disaster
2
Mount Erebus Crash
3
Tangshan Earthquake
4
Jonestown Mass Murder-Suicide

In 1978, followers of Jim Jones died at Jonestown, shocking the world with cult coercion and tragedy.
1
Jolene
2
Here You Come Again
3
I Will Always Love You
4
Coat of Many Colors

Dolly Parton’s 1974 ballad achieved massive renewed success through Whitney Houston’s blockbuster 1992 film soundtrack version.
1
EPA Creation 1970
2
Clean Air Act Amendments 1970
3
First Earth Day 1970
4
Endangered Species Act 1973

Earth Day’s first observance in 1970 sparked yearly environmental celebrations and galvanized public support for new laws.
1
Taxi
2
WKRP in Cincinnati
3
Welcome Back, Kotter
4
Barney Miller

“Taxi” premiered in 1978 with an ensemble cast, blending humor and pathos in a New York cab company.
1
The Godfather
2
The French Connection
3
American Graffiti
4
Chinatown

“The Godfather,” released in 1972, became a cinematic landmark, influencing crime dramas and American pop culture deeply.
1
Grease
2
Flashdance
3
Fame
4
Saturday Night Fever

“Grease” brought 1950s high school nostalgia to screens, with Travolta and Newton-John delivering chart-topping soundtrack hits.
1
Apollo 12
2
Gemini 8
3
Apollo–Soyuz Test Project
4
Soyuz 11

The 1975 Apollo–Soyuz mission symbolized détente, with astronauts and cosmonauts conducting joint experiments and a historic handshake.
1
The Clash’s “London Calling”
2
The Sex Pistols’ “Anarchy in the U.K.”
3
The Damned’s “New Rose”
4
Buzzcocks’ “Ever Fallen in Love”

Released in 1976, the Sex Pistols’ single became a rallying cry for the emerging punk movement.
1
The Electric Company
2
Sesame Street
3
Fraggle Rock
4
The Muppet Show

“The Muppet Show” premiered in 1976, blending celebrity guests with Jim Henson’s lovable characters in international syndication.
1
Lebanon Hostage Crisis
2
Bay of Pigs
3
Iran Hostage Crisis
4
Suez Crisis

In November 1979, militants stormed the U.S. embassy, holding hostages for 444 days, straining U.S.–Iran relations.
1
David Bowie
2
Roxy Music
3
Marc Bolan
4
Lou Reed

David Bowie’s Ziggy persona fused theatricality and rock innovation, influencing fashion and music throughout the decade.
1
Kent State Shootings
2
Columbia Occupation
3
Berkeley Free Speech Clashes
4
Jackson State Killings

National Guardsmen shot students at Kent State in 1970 during Vietnam War protests, galvanizing antiwar sentiment nationwide.
1
WKRP in Cincinnati
2
Soap
3
Alice
4
Barney Miller

“WKRP in Cincinnati” humorously explored radio’s quirks, featuring memorable characters and a famously chaotic turkey promotion.
1
Intellivision
2
Coleco Telstar
3
Magnavox Odyssey
4
Atari 2600

The Atari 2600 popularized cartridge-based gaming after 1977, enabling diverse home video game experiences beyond dedicated consoles.
1
Serpico
2
The Conversation
3
Marathon Man
4
Dog Day Afternoon

Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Conversation” explores paranoia and privacy, starring Gene Hackman as a troubled wiretapping specialist.
1
Mork & Mindy
2
Third Rock from the Sun
3
Small Wonder
4
ALF

“Mork & Mindy,” a “Happy Days” spin-off, premiered in 1978, highlighting Robin Williams’s energetic improvisational comedy.
1
Gimme Shelter
2
The Concert for Bangladesh
3
The Last Waltz
4
Woodstock

Released in 1972, the film documented Harrison’s 1971 benefit concerts, pioneering large-scale rock charity efforts.
1
Dog Day Afternoon
2
Network
3
Three Days of the Condor
4
All the President’s Men

Based on Woodward and Bernstein’s reporting, the 1976 film depicted investigative journalism exposing Watergate corruption.
1
Carter’s Shanghai Talks
2
Ford’s Tokyo Accord
3
Kissinger’s Moscow Summit
4
Nixon’s Trip to Beijing

Richard Nixon’s 1972 China visit began normalization, reshaping Cold War dynamics and international trade relations significantly.
1
Pagermessages
2
Ham Radio Clubs
3
Shortwave Listening
4
CB Radio Craze

Citizens Band radios surged mid-1970s, with trucker slang, “Smokey reports,” and songs like “Convoy” popularizing the trend.
1
Welcome Back, Kotter
2
Head of the Class
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
Fame
2
A Chorus Line
3
Tommy
4
Hair

Miloš Forman’s 1979 film Hair adapted the stage musical, featuring the rousing “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In.”
1
Alaskan Pipeline Delay
2
Suez Closure
3
OPEC Oil Embargo
4
Texas Refinery Fire

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
Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)
3
Margaritaville
4
My Sharona

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.
1
Nadia Comăneci
2
Mary Lou Retton
3
Olga Korbut
4
Nellie Kim

Romanian gymnast Nadia Comăneci scored unprecedented perfect 10s at the 1976 Montreal Games, stunning judges and audiences alike.
1
Sail On
2
Easy
3
Brick House
4
Three Times a Lady

“Easy” became a signature Lionel Richie ballad for the Commodores, showcasing smooth vocals and soulful instrumentation.
1
Pogo Ball
2
Pet Rock
3
Stretch Armstrong
4
Mood Ring

Gary Dahl’s 1975 novelty fad packaged ordinary stones with humorous care instructions, becoming a tongue-in-cheek sensation.
1
Baretta
2
Kojak
3
Columbo
4
CHiPs

Telly Savalas’s Kojak popularized the lollipop prop and catchphrase, portraying a tough yet stylish New York detective.
1
Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd
2
Nuthin’ Fancy
3
Street Survivors
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.
1
Concorde
2
DC-10
3
Boeing 747
4
L-1011 TriStar

Concorde began commercial flights in 1976, offering Mach-2 service primarily between Europe and North America for decades.
1
No Woman, No Cry
2
Stir It Up
3
Get Up, Stand Up
4
Redemption Song

Bob Marley and the Wailers’ “Stir It Up” helped popularize reggae internationally, showcasing Marley’s songwriting and soulful groove.
1
The Wall
2
Wish You Were Here
3
Obscured by Clouds
4
Animals

Released in 1979, “The Wall” presented a narrative about isolation and stardom, later adapted into a striking film.
1
COINTELPRO
2
Watergate Investigation
3
Abscam
4
Pentagon Papers

Woodward and Bernstein cited “Deep Throat” during Watergate, helping corroborate evidence that unraveled the scandal.
1
Tom Petty
2
Bruce Springsteen
3
John Mellencamp
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
The Wonder Years
3
Welcome Back, Kotter
4
Happy Days

“Happy Days” premiered in 1974, celebrating 1950s nostalgia and launching breakout character Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli.
1
Silent Running
2
The Black Hole
3
Alien
4
Logan’s Run

Ridley Scott’s “Alien” introduced Sigourney Weaver’s Ripley, blending claustrophobic horror with pioneering creature design.
1
Lebanon War
2
Gulf War
3
Yom Kippur War
4
Six-Day 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
Gloria Gaynor
4
Donna Summer

Donna Summer’s collaboration with Giorgio Moroder pioneered electronic dance music using hypnotic, sequenced synthesizers.
1
Laverne & Shirley
2
Mork & Mindy
3
Joanie Loves Chachi
4
Family Matters

“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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