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Decade - 1970s
The 1970s was the decade that started on January 1, 1970, and ended on December 31, 1979. The most notable events in the 1970s include the Ugandan-Tanzanian War (1978-1979), and the Munich massacre (1972).
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Who are The Real Heroes of The Watergate scandal?
The 2 reporters, "Bob Woodward" and "Carl Bernstein," who worked for "The Washington Post"
What islands were Napoleon Bonaparte exiled to?
He was first exiled to the Island of Elba in the Mediterranean Sea, but after returning to Europe, he was then exiled to the island of St. Helena in the South Atlantic.
What ever happened to the Mexican Restaurants called Monterrey House in Houston in the year 1970?
A Corporation bought them out in the 90s and changed the name to monterreys tex mex. they cut the quality and raised the prices but the house was awesome loved the monterry dinner
What Mormon prophet died during the 1970's?
During the 1970's, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) went through four prophet/presidents. David O. McKay died in 1970, passing the leadership on to Joseph Fielding Smith. President Smith died in 1972, passing the position on to Harold B. Lee. Harold B. Lee died in 1973, after which Spencer W. Kimball took over.
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What preparations are associated with sputum culture?
The specimen for culture should be collected before antibiotics are begun. The patient should first rinse his or her mouth with water. If tuberculosis is suspected, collection of sputum should be carried out in an isolation room.
Did the Pompeii I have a president?
No. It had a council with elected personnel which ruled over and organised the town on a daily basis. However, the main figurehead was the Emperor of Rome at the time as Pompeii was part of the great Roman Empire.
How did the Vietnamese dig the cu chi tunnels?
First they dig the 2 wells of about 2-3 meters away from each other, then from each well they start digging a connector until the 2 ends meet.
What do the colored girls say according to the 1972 lyrics in the song Take a Walk on The Wild Side?
In the song "Take a Walk on The Wild Side" sung by Lou Reed (1972), the 2 lines of lyrics go:"And the colored girls say
Doo do doo, doo do doo, doo do doo"
What is the name of the song containing the lyrics please please let me stay ill do all the washing?
The song is by Yellow Dog, and called Just one more night...it is brilliant and should be re-released. From 1978 I think. It featured on a Steve Wright TV and Radio show recently. I love it.
Who was Devon Wilson and how did she die?
Devon Wilson was a 60's super groupie. She had dated many famous rock stars of her day. Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Jimi Hnedrix to name a few. She died in 1970 under mysterious circumstances. Either she was pushed or jumped from a window at the Chelsea Hotel in NYC.
Who sub-divided Russell Island Queensland during the 1970s?
At the time when this occurred, the southern Moreton Bay Islands, including Russell Island, were not under any direct local government authority. This was prior to the Redland Shire Council taking over the islands. It was individual land developers who bought, subdivided and sold thousands of residential blocks, many of which were later found to be underwater at high tide. Redland Shire took over the southern Bay islands around 1973, after the great "land scam".
El triunfo de la muerte by Brueghel, El Viejo http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_triunfo_de_la_muerte
What was the conservative reaction to the counterculture?
A growing conservative movement, or "backlash," emerged in reaction to the counterculture. Conservatives began supporting political candidates who supported "law and order" and traditional or family values. By 1970, a certain disillusionment with the spirit of dissent began to be expressed in the popular press.
What was the name of the film drop off booths in shopping centers parking lots in the 1970s?
I think those were called "Fox Photo." The tagline was: "Fox Photo, quick as a fox."
When was Scenes from an Italian Restaurant created?
Scenes from an Italian Restaurant was created in 1977-09.
What was the the price of a car in the 1970's?
In 1972, I bought a 1972 Volkswagen beetle for $1,900.
