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1971
The Twenty-sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution, lowering the voting age from 21 to 18 years, is formally…
The Twenty-sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution, lowering the voting age from 21 to 18 years, is formally…
1971
The Sohagpur massacre is perpetrated by the Pakistan Army.
The Sohagpur massacre is perpetrated by the Pakistan Army.
1971
The Troubles: In Northern Ireland, the British authorities launch Operation Demetrius. The operation involves the mass…
The Troubles: In Northern Ireland, the British authorities launch Operation Demetrius. The operation involves the mass…
1971
The Troubles: In Northern Ireland, the British authorities launch Operation Demetrius. The operation involves the mass…
The Troubles: In Northern Ireland, the British authorities launch Operation Demetrius. The operation involves the mass…
1971
The Society for American Baseball Research is founded in Cooperstown, New York.
The Society for American Baseball Research is founded in Cooperstown, New York.
1971
President Richard Nixon completes the break from the gold standard by ending convertibility of the United States…
President Richard Nixon completes the break from the gold standard by ending convertibility of the United States…
1971
Vietnam War: Australia and New Zealand decide to withdraw their troops from Vietnam.
Vietnam War: Australia and New Zealand decide to withdraw their troops from Vietnam.
1971
A bomb exploded in the Liberal Party campaign rally in Plaza Miranda, Manila, Philippines with several anti-Marcos…
A bomb exploded in the Liberal Party campaign rally in Plaza Miranda, Manila, Philippines with several anti-Marcos…
1971
An attempted coup d'état fails in the African nation of Chad. The Government of Chad accuses Egypt of playing a role…
An attempted coup d'état fails in the African nation of Chad. The Government of Chad accuses Egypt of playing a role…
1970
The Gambia becomes a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations, with Dawda Jawara as its first President
The Gambia becomes a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations, with Dawda Jawara as its first President
1970
The Gambia becomes a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations, with Dawda Jawara as its first President
The Gambia becomes a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations, with Dawda Jawara as its first President
1970
Vietnam War: US President Richard Nixon formally authorizes American combat troops to take part in the Cambodian campaig
Vietnam War: US President Richard Nixon formally authorizes American combat troops to take part in the Cambodian campaig
1970
Vietnam War: US President Richard Nixon formally authorizes American combat troops to take part in the Cambodian campaig
Vietnam War: US President Richard Nixon formally authorizes American combat troops to take part in the Cambodian campaig
1970
Vietnam War: United States and South Vietnamese forces invade Cambodia to interdict the Ho Chi Minh Trail in an attempt
Vietnam War: United States and South Vietnamese forces invade Cambodia to interdict the Ho Chi Minh Trail in an attempt
1970
Vietnam War: Kent State shootings: The Ohio National Guard, sent to Kent State University after disturbances in the city
Vietnam War: Kent State shootings: The Ohio National Guard, sent to Kent State University after disturbances in the city
1970
Andreas Baader is freed from custody by Ulrike Meinhof, Gudrun Ensslin and others, a pivotal moment in the formation of
Andreas Baader is freed from custody by Ulrike Meinhof, Gudrun Ensslin and others, a pivotal moment in the formation of
1970
President Richard Nixon appoints Anna Mae Hays and Elizabeth P
President Richard Nixon appoints Anna Mae Hays and Elizabeth P