1970’s Time Line Velvet Jackets, Gypsy tops, Tie dyed T-shirts, Smocks, Trevira trousers, Corduroy trousers, pop socks, boob tubes, kaftans, platform shoes, Flares, Mini skirts, Hot pants, Ben Sherman shirts, Braces, Crombie coats, Boover boots, The Punk scene became prominent. The Ramones, in New York City, and the Sex Pistols and The Clash, in London, were recognized as the main starters of the movement. VHS video recorder went on sale 1974 First domestic microwave cooker was sold % of families had a TV Britain went decimal. Before this there was 12d in a shilling, and 20 shillings in a pound Margaret Thatcher and the conservative party rise to power The Camp David Accords are signed between Israel and Egypt. The Accords led directly to the 1979 Israel- Egypt Peace Treaty. Apollo 13 Sony began selling the Walkman personal stereo The Beatles break up. Oxygen tank ruptured, limited power, loss of cabin heat, shortage of potable water, the crew returned safely to Earth During the glam rock era David Bowie emerged with the flamboyant, alter ego Ziggy Stardust, Film Saturday night fever debuted sparking disco fashion movement. Increase in man made fibres. The cult classic film Rocky Horror Picture Show premieres in London. With the majority of feminists being pro- choice advocates of the legalization of abortion, pro-life women form the organization Feminists for Life to counter them.

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