The 1970s

Explore 1718 historical events from 1970–1979.

1976 50 years ago

Silje Vige, Norwegian singer

Norway was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1993 with the song "Alle mine tankar", written by Bjørn Erik Vige, and performed by 16-year-old Silje Vige. The Norwegian part…

Silje Vige, Norwegian singer

1976 50 years ago

Stefan Holm, Swedish high jumper

Stefan Christian Holm is a retired Swedish high jumper. He won an Olympic gold medal, a silver in the World Championships, and one silver and one bronze medal in the European Champ…

Stefan Holm, Swedish high jumper

1976 50 years ago

Erki Pütsep, Estonian cyclist

Erki Pütsep is an Estonian professional road bicycle racer who last rode for the Alpha Baltic–Unitymarathons.com team. He is the three time national road race champion and won the …

Erki Pütsep, Estonian cyclist

1976 50 years ago

Ethan Suplee, American actor

Ethan L. Suplee is an American actor. He is known for his roles in the films American History X, Blow, Remember the Titans, John Q, The Wolf of Wall Street, Cold Mountain, Without …

Ethan Suplee, American actor

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1976 50 years ago

Cillian Murphy, Irish actor

Cillian Murphy is an Irish actor and film producer. His works encompass both stage and screen, and his accolades include an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe Award.

Cillian Murphy, Irish actor

1976 50 years ago

Paul Collingwood, English cricketer and coach

Paul David Collingwood is an English cricket coach and former player, who played in all three formats of the game internationally for England. He played for Durham County Cricket C…

Paul Collingwood, English cricketer and coach

1976 50 years ago

Stephen Curry, Australian comedian and actor

Stephen Curry is an Australian comedian and actor who has appeared in many television drama and comedy series, and feature films. He first became known as Dale Kerrigan in the 1997…

Stephen Curry, Australian comedian and actor

1976 50 years ago

Marcel Fässler, Swiss racing driver

Marcel Fässler is a Swiss former racing driver. From 2010 to 2016 he competed in the FIA World Endurance Championship as part of Audi Sport Team Joest with co-drivers André Lottere…

Marcel Fässler, Swiss racing driver

1976 50 years ago

Steven Bell, Australian rugby league player

Steven "Steve" Bell is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who last played for the Catalans Dragons in the Super League. A Queensland State of Origin represen…

Steven Bell, Australian rugby league player

1976 50 years ago

Roberto Goretti, Italian footballer

Roberto Goretti is an Italian professional football technical director and former player, who is the technical director of Reggiana. He played as a midfielder.

Roberto Goretti, Italian footballer

1976 50 years ago

Liam O'Brien, American voice actor

Liam Christopher O'Brien is an American voice actor, writer, and director. He is a regular cast member of the Dungeons & Dragons actual play series Critical Role, playing Vax'ildan…

Liam O'Brien, American voice actor

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1976 50 years ago

Caçapa, Brazilian footballer and manager

Cláudio Roberto da Silva, commonly known as Cláudio Caçapa or simply Caçapa, is a Brazilian football coach and former player who played as a central defender.

Caçapa, Brazilian footballer and manager

1976 50 years ago

Jerry Hairston Jr

Jerry Wayne Hairston Jr. is an American former professional baseball infielder and outfielder. He played 16 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles, Chicag…

Jerry Hairston Jr

1976 50 years ago

Raef LaFrentz, American basketball player

Raef Andrew LaFrentz is an American former professional basketball power forward and center who played for the Denver Nuggets, Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics, and Portland Trail …

Raef LaFrentz, American basketball player

1976 50 years ago

Yegor Titov, Russian footballer

Yegor Ilyich Titov is a Russian football coach and former player who played as an attacking midfielder. He was known for his playmaking abilities, vision, ball control and accurate…

Yegor Titov, Russian footballer

1976 50 years ago

Arna Lára Jónsdóttir, Icelandic politician

Arna Lára Jónsdóttir is an Icelandic politician and member of the Althing. A member of the Social Democratic Alliance, she has represented the Northwest constituency since November…

Arna Lára Jónsdóttir, Icelandic politician

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1976 50 years ago

Rasho Nesterović, basketball player

Radoslav "Rasho" Nesterović is a Slovenian former professional basketball player. He holds citizenship in both Slovenia and Greece. During his career in the NBA, Nesterović played …

Rasho Nesterović, basketball player

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1976 50 years ago

Magnus Norman, Swedish tennis player and coach

Magnus Norman is a Swedish former professional tennis player and current coach. He was ranked world No. 2 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), in June…

Magnus Norman, Swedish tennis player and coach