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.
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