Hey folks, here’s a tasty trio of 70s-related stories I’ve been collecting for you over the past few weeks; “Jimmy Carter: Rock’n’roll president,” Jenny Agutter awarded an Order of the British Empire, and a story on a 1972 #1 song … Continue reading
Category Archives: 70s Events
Did you stay up late watching the 2012 election results on TV last night? I sure kept an eye or three peeled. As is our wont here – let’s jump back four decades and take a look at some classic … Continue reading
In posts past, we took a look at sober and sexy Time Magazine covers from 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975 and 1976. Today, we turn our gaze to the year 1977. Major events included Jimmy Carter’s first year as … Continue reading
Hit the floodlights! Blast the news round-up theme music! It’s time for ’70s stories in the news’! Today, we take a look at how Happy Days lost its soul, explore a women’s equality story from August, 1970 and check in … Continue reading
In posts past, we took a look at eye-catching Time Magazine covers from 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974 and 1975. Today, we turn our attention to the year 1976. Major events included the election of US President Jimmy Carter, the … Continue reading
It’s “Sunday! Sunday! Sunday!” Time to put your feet up, turn back time and enjoy 10 minutes of vintage 1970s drag racing footage. This awesome video compilation shows off various Funny Car and dragster events – including the NHRA Winternationals, … Continue reading