People who made an impact in our society, Culture, or politics
Al Pacino- American film and stage actor and director. Well known for playing mobsters including Michael Corleone in The Godfather. Received several Academy Awards and Golden Globes for his roles as well as multiple Oscar nominations
Clint Eastwood- American actor, film director, producer and composer. Starred in Two Mules for Sister Sara, Kelly's Heroes, The Beguiled, Play Misty for Me, Dirty Harry, Joe Kidd, High Plains Drifter, Magnum Force, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, The Eiger Sanction, The Outlaw Josey Wales, The Enforcer, The Gauntlet, Every Which Way But Loose, and Escape from Alcatraz
Woody Allen- An actor, director, screenwriter, comedian, musician, and playwright Allen's most popular film, Annie Hall, won four Academy Awards in 1977, including Best Picture, Best Actress in a Leading Role for Diane Keaton, Best Original Screenplay and Best Director.
Richard Nixon- 37th President of the United States. Ended the war in Vietnam. Was impeached due to the Watergate Scandal.
Gerald Ford- 38th President of the United States. Took office after Nixon resigned. Only president not to be elected into office.
Jimmy Carter- 39th President of the United States.
The Beatles- English rock band which was formed in Liverpool, England. Included John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. During the 1970s, the band broke up.
Elvis Presley- An American singer, musician, and actor. The King of Rock n Roll. Died August 16, 1977 in Memphis, TN
Elton John- English singer-songwriter, composer, pianist, record producer, and occasional actor. 70s hits: Rocket Man, Honky Cat, Crocodile Rock, Daniel, Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Step Into Christmas, Bennie And The Jets, Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me, The Bitch Is Back, Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, Philadelphia Freedom, Someone Saved My Life Tonight, Island Girl, Don’t Go Breaking My Heart(the duet with Kiki Dee) and Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
Cesar Chavez- An American farm worker, labor leader, and civil rights activist who found the National Farm Workers Association
Jesse Jackson- An American civil rights activist and Baptist minister
Bob Marley- Jamaican reggae singer-songwriter and guitarist who achieved international fame and acclaim. Known for his hit songs No Woman, No Cry, Three Little Birds, Redemption Song, Buffalo Soldier, Jammin', and Is This Love
Aerosmith- An American rock band, referred to as "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band." Known for their songs Sweet Emotion, Dream On, Walk This Way, and Back in the Saddle Again
Billy Joel- An American pianist, singer-songerwriter, and composer. First hit song, "Piano Man" was released on 1973.
Pink Floyd- English rock band that achieved international acclaim with their progressive and psychedelic music. Hit songs: Comfortably Numb, Wish You Were Here, Money, Echoes, Brain Damage/ Eclipse, and Shine On Your Crazy Diamond.
Led Zeppelin- English rock band formed in London in 1968. The members include Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Bonham, John Paul Jones. Some of their hits include Stairway to Heaven, Whole Lotta Love, and Dazed and Confused.
Harvey Milk- The first gay openly gay person to be elected into office. Assassinated November 27, 1978.
Marvin Gaye- African American singer-songwriter and musician who helped to shape the sound of Motown Records. Known for his songs Let's Get it On, Got to Give it Up, and Sexual Healing.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar- African American professional basketball player who played 20 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers. During his career as a center, Abdul-Jabbar was a record six-time NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP), a record 19-time NBA All-Star, a 15-time All-NBA selection, and an 11-time NBA All-Defensive Team member.
Hank Aaron- African American baseball player. Considered one of the best baseball players of all time. Broke Babe Ruth's home-run record when he hit his 715th home run in 1974. He later set a new MLB record with 755 career home runs.
Clint Eastwood- American actor, film director, producer and composer. Starred in Two Mules for Sister Sara, Kelly's Heroes, The Beguiled, Play Misty for Me, Dirty Harry, Joe Kidd, High Plains Drifter, Magnum Force, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, The Eiger Sanction, The Outlaw Josey Wales, The Enforcer, The Gauntlet, Every Which Way But Loose, and Escape from Alcatraz
Woody Allen- An actor, director, screenwriter, comedian, musician, and playwright Allen's most popular film, Annie Hall, won four Academy Awards in 1977, including Best Picture, Best Actress in a Leading Role for Diane Keaton, Best Original Screenplay and Best Director.
Richard Nixon- 37th President of the United States. Ended the war in Vietnam. Was impeached due to the Watergate Scandal.
Gerald Ford- 38th President of the United States. Took office after Nixon resigned. Only president not to be elected into office.
Jimmy Carter- 39th President of the United States.
The Beatles- English rock band which was formed in Liverpool, England. Included John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. During the 1970s, the band broke up.
Elvis Presley- An American singer, musician, and actor. The King of Rock n Roll. Died August 16, 1977 in Memphis, TN
Elton John- English singer-songwriter, composer, pianist, record producer, and occasional actor. 70s hits: Rocket Man, Honky Cat, Crocodile Rock, Daniel, Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Step Into Christmas, Bennie And The Jets, Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me, The Bitch Is Back, Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, Philadelphia Freedom, Someone Saved My Life Tonight, Island Girl, Don’t Go Breaking My Heart(the duet with Kiki Dee) and Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
Cesar Chavez- An American farm worker, labor leader, and civil rights activist who found the National Farm Workers Association
Jesse Jackson- An American civil rights activist and Baptist minister
Bob Marley- Jamaican reggae singer-songwriter and guitarist who achieved international fame and acclaim. Known for his hit songs No Woman, No Cry, Three Little Birds, Redemption Song, Buffalo Soldier, Jammin', and Is This Love
Aerosmith- An American rock band, referred to as "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band." Known for their songs Sweet Emotion, Dream On, Walk This Way, and Back in the Saddle Again
Billy Joel- An American pianist, singer-songerwriter, and composer. First hit song, "Piano Man" was released on 1973.
Pink Floyd- English rock band that achieved international acclaim with their progressive and psychedelic music. Hit songs: Comfortably Numb, Wish You Were Here, Money, Echoes, Brain Damage/ Eclipse, and Shine On Your Crazy Diamond.
Led Zeppelin- English rock band formed in London in 1968. The members include Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Bonham, John Paul Jones. Some of their hits include Stairway to Heaven, Whole Lotta Love, and Dazed and Confused.
Harvey Milk- The first gay openly gay person to be elected into office. Assassinated November 27, 1978.
Marvin Gaye- African American singer-songwriter and musician who helped to shape the sound of Motown Records. Known for his songs Let's Get it On, Got to Give it Up, and Sexual Healing.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar- African American professional basketball player who played 20 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers. During his career as a center, Abdul-Jabbar was a record six-time NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP), a record 19-time NBA All-Star, a 15-time All-NBA selection, and an 11-time NBA All-Defensive Team member.
Hank Aaron- African American baseball player. Considered one of the best baseball players of all time. Broke Babe Ruth's home-run record when he hit his 715th home run in 1974. He later set a new MLB record with 755 career home runs.
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