The 1970's -7 - Answers

Published: Saturday 27th September 2025A free history quiz covering the people and events of the 1970's.
  1. The singer Jim Morrison was found dead in Paris in 1971, which rock band did he front? The Doors.
  2. Who scored the winning goall in Sunderland's shock defeat of Lead United in the 1973 Cup Final? Ian Porterfield.
  3. Which South African born actor who appeared in 19 Carry On movies died in April 1976? Sid James.
  4. Who defeated England 3-2 in the 1970 FIFA World Cup Quarter finals? West Germany.
  5. Who succeeded Richard Nixon as US President after he resigned after the Watergate scandal? Gerald Ford.
  6. Which country in 1972 rejected EEC membership after holding a referendum? Norway.
  7. Who did Muhammed Ali defeat in boxing's "Thrilla in Manilla" in October 1975? Joe Frazier.
  8. Released on 30th November 1979, what was the last Pink Floyd album to feature Roger Waters? The Wall.
  9. Who won the Woman's Single Title at Wimbledon in 1977? Virginia Wade.
  10. For how many days did Pope John Paul I reign as Pope? 31 Days.
  11. Which single by the Village People became the best selling record of 1979 in the UK? YMCA.
  12. Who narrowly defeated Francois Mitterrand in the 1974 French Presidential election? Vallery Giscard d'Estaing.
  13. Introduced in 1972, which credit card was known as "Your Flexible Friend"? Access.
  14. Which 17 year old won the Eurovision Song Contest for Ireland in 1970? Dana ("All Kinds of Everything").
  15. Who wrote the ground breaking drama series "Pennies from Heaven" first shown in 1978? Denis Potter.
  16. Which game show presented by Gordon Burns first aired in September 1977? The Krypton Factor.
  17. Which record was the first to be released on Richard Branson's Virgin label in 1973? "Tubular Bells" by Mike Oldfield.
  18. What was the only single by The Sex Pistols to be released on the EMI label? Anarchy in the UK.
  19. In which fictional New England town was the 1975 blockbuster "Jaws" set? Amity Island.
  20. Which theme park first opened its gates on October 1st 1971? Disney World, Florida.

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