70s

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Millennium:	1st millennium
Centuries:	1st century BC – 1st century – 2nd century
Decades:	40s 50s 60s – 70s – 80s 90s 100s
Years:	70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79
Categories:	Births – Deaths – Architecture Establishments – Disestablishments

Note: Sometimes the '70s is used as shorthand for the 1970s, the 1870s, or other such decades in other centuries – see List of decades

The 70s decade ran from January 1, 70, to December 31, 79. It was the eight decade in the Anno Domini/Common Era, if the nine-year period from 1 AD to 9 AD is considered as a "decade".

Events and trends

Year 70—The Romans destroy the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem
Year 78—the beginning of the Saka Era South Asian calendar system.
Year 79—Mount Vesuvius's devastating eruption. Death of Pliny the Elder.
Didache is written.

Significant people

Titus Flavius Vespasianus, Roman Emperor (Vespasian, 69—79)
Titus Flavius Vespasianus, Roman Emperor (Titus, 79—81)

References in popular culture

Mystery Science Theater 3000's Tom Servo sang a song about the 70s in episode 814, Riding with Death.

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