1971
The People's Republic of China replaces the Republic of China at the United Nations.
The People's Republic of China replaces the Republic of China at the United Nations.
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1971
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is renamed Zaire.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is renamed Zaire.
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
1970
President Richard Nixon appoints Anna Mae Hays and Elizabeth P
President Richard Nixon appoints Anna Mae Hays and Elizabeth P
1970
After being appointed on May 15, Anna Mae Hays and Elizabeth P
After being appointed on May 15, Anna Mae Hays and Elizabeth P
1970
Penn Central declares Section 77 bankruptcy in what was the largest U
Penn Central declares Section 77 bankruptcy in what was the largest U
1970
Richard Nixon delivers a special congressional message enunciating Native American self-determination as official US…
Richard Nixon delivers a special congressional message enunciating Native American self-determination as official US…
1970
Qaboos bin Said al Said becomes Sultan of Oman after overthrowing his father, Said bin Taimur initiating massive…
Qaboos bin Said al Said becomes Sultan of Oman after overthrowing his father, Said bin Taimur initiating massive…
1970
Black Tot Day: The last day of the officially sanctioned rum ration in the Royal Navy.
Black Tot Day: The last day of the officially sanctioned rum ration in the Royal Navy.
1970
Vietnam War protesters bomb Sterling Hall at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, leading to an international manhunt…
Vietnam War protesters bomb Sterling Hall at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, leading to an international manhunt…
1970
The fiftieth anniversary of American women being able to vote is marked by a nationwide Women's Strike for Equality.
The fiftieth anniversary of American women being able to vote is marked by a nationwide Women's Strike for Equality.
1970
Chicano Moratorium against the Vietnam War, East Los Angeles, California. Police riot kills three people, including…
Chicano Moratorium against the Vietnam War, East Los Angeles, California. Police riot kills three people, including…