| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
| Centuries: | 1st century BC – 1st century – 2nd century |
| Decades: | 40s 50s 60s – 70s – 80s 90s 100s |
| Years: | 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 |
| Categories: | Births – Deaths – Architecture Establishments – Disestablishments |
- Note: Sometimes the '70s is used as shorthand for the 1970s, the 1870s, or other such decades in other centuries – see List of decades
The 70s decade ran from January 1, 70, to December 31, 79. It was the eight decade in the Anno Domini/Common Era, if the nine-year period from 1 AD to 9 AD is considered as a "decade".
Events and trends
- Year 70—The Romans destroy the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem
- Year 78—the beginning of the Saka Era South Asian calendar system.
- Year 79—Mount Vesuvius's devastating eruption. Death of Pliny the Elder.
- Didache is written.
Significant people
- Titus Flavius Vespasianus, Roman Emperor (Vespasian, 69—79)
- Titus Flavius Vespasianus, Roman Emperor (Titus, 79—81)
References in popular culture
- Mystery Science Theater 3000's Tom Servo sang a song about the 70s in episode 814, Riding with Death.
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