Per history.com, the 1970’s are remembered as an era when the women’s rights, gay rights and environmental movements competed with the Watergate scandal, the energy crisis and the ongoing Vietnam War for the world’s attention. There is a lot more to it and now we have the 1970’s pictures available for you at;
Here is a nice events historical timeline for the 1970’s;
https://www.timetoast.com/timelines/the-70s-events