A Look Back At

Born in 1970

What Was Life Like in 1970?

Who Was in Charge?

President

Richard Nixon

What Things Cost

Gas (per gallon)

$0.36

Loaf of Bread

$0.24

Average House

$17,000

Weekly Wage

$137

Events of 1970 in the United States

A selection from Wikipedia's '1970 in the United States'. Not a complete list.

  • January 5 – The first episode of All My Children is broadcast on the ABC television network.
  • April 13 – An oxygen tank in the Apollo 13 spacecraft explodes, forcing the crew to abort the mission and return in 4 days.
  • June 23 – Kelly's Heroes is released in the US.
  • July 16 – Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh opens.
  • September 24 – American television series The Odd Couple premieres on ABC.
  • October 5 – The Public Broadcasting Service begins broadcasting.
  • December 2 – The United States Environmental Protection Agency begins operations.
  • December 24 – Walt Disney Productions' 20th feature film, The Aristocats, is released. It is the studio's final film that Disney personally approved before his death. Though reception is middling compared to past efforts, the film is a box office success.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Popular Toys & Games

  • Nerf Ball
  • Hot Wheels
  • Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots

Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 on 1 January 1970

Someday We'll Be Together

Diana Ross & the Supremes