Decade - 1970s

The spacecraft that flew by and photographed the four gas giants in the 1970s was Pioneer 10 and Pioneer 11. These missions provided valuable information and images of Jupiter and Saturn, while Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 missions in the late 1970s provided images of all four gas giants, including Uranus and Neptune.

Yes, several spacecraft have successfully landed on Mars. Some notable examples include the Mars rovers Spirit, Opportunity, Curiosity, and Perseverance, as well as the InSight lander. These missions have provided valuable information about the Martian surface and environment.

That was the Voyager I and II spacecraft. Voyager I is 10 billion miles away from the sun (the Earth is only ~93 million miles from the sun and Pluto is 3.67 billion miles).

A radio signal from Voyager takes ~15 hours to reach Earth.

genetic engineering

The field of genetic engineering or recombinant DNA technology was created when recombined DNA was first made in the 1970s. This technology allows scientists to manipulate and modify genes, creating genetically modified organisms for various applications in medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology.

Earth shoes popular in the 70s can be found through online marketplaces like Etsy, eBay, or specialty vintage stores that sell retro or 70s-themed clothing and accessories. Keep an eye out for thrift stores or consignment shops that carry a selection of vintage footwear as well.

how much is a 1950's American penny worth??

$0.01 exactly the same amount

of course if it is a rare un-circulated coin it could be worth 1000 times more

that $0.01 would now be worth $500

In the early 1970s, the environmental movement succeeded in raising awareness about environmental issues such as pollution and deforestation. This led to the creation of several key environmental laws and regulations, including the establishment of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1970 and the passage of the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act in 1970 and 1972, respectively.

Countries that have seen a significant increase in CO2 emissions by 2008 since the early 1970s include China, India, and Brazil. These countries have experienced rapid industrialization and urbanization leading to a surge in energy consumption, particularly from fossil fuels like coal and oil. This has resulted in a substantial rise in their carbon dioxide emissions over the years.

Two factors that contributed to the major recession in America during the early 1970s were the oil crisis resulting from the OPEC oil embargo in 1973 and high inflation rates. The oil crisis led to a sharp increase in oil prices, causing a spike in production costs and reduced consumer purchasing power, while high inflation eroded the value of money and reduced overall economic activity.

It is now known as the National Weather Service and is a part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Pompeii was not a country; it was an ancient Roman city located near modern-day Naples, Italy. The city was known to people during the Roman Empire and the site gained increased attention and excavation in the 18th century. It is now a famous archaeological site that attracts visitors from around the world.

Three Mile Island related to an incident which occurred in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania on March 28th, 1979. On this Wednesday morning, around the time of 4am, there was a partial nuclear meltdown which released radioactive gases and radioactive iodine into the environment.

Yes, laundry detergent has been available for household use since the early 20th century, including the 1970s. Popular brands like Tide, Wisk, and Cheer were commonly used during that time.

The formal name of the orange plastic natural gas piping used in the 1970s is Polyethylene (PE) pipe. These pipes were primarily made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) material and were commonly used for natural gas distribution due to their flexibility and corrosion resistance.

The red dye scare occurred in the 1970s when studies suggested that certain red food dyes were linked to cancer. This led to concerns about the safety of food dyes and prompted changes in regulations and labeling requirements for food products.

John Gilchrist helped sell Quisp cereal for Quaker Oats in the 1970s.

January 19, 1994 was -20 in Altoona, PA.

January 17, 2009 was about -14 or so.

Viking 1 was launched on August 20, 1975, and the second craft, Viking 2, was launched on September 9, 1975. Viking 1 entered Mars orbit on June 19, 1976. The Viking 1 touched down on the surface of Mars on July 20, 1976, and was joined by the Viking 2 on September 3.

The average Aluminum can has a mass of roughly 14 grams. Then a Steel can has 2/3 more or 42 grams.

"Moody mood rings" were fashion jewelry items in the 1970s that changed colors according to skin temperature. The ring's stone was made of thermochromic material that altered its color based on the wearer's body heat, creating a fun and unique accessory.

70°S 120°E is located in the Southern Ocean, near Antarctica. It is a remote location in the Ocean, far from any major land masses.

Russian was the most common foreign language in the countries of Central Asia in the 1970s due to the historical influence of the Soviet Union, which used Russian as the official language.

The life for a teenager in the 1970s is very simple. They had little education most probably due to poverty as they need to quit school no matter how much their urge to study. They would start working to feed their families. During those times, they played skipping ropes etc for entertainment and they are some traditional games.