90 Challenging 70s Trivia Questions and Answers

By Sabrina·Updated Dec 2025·11 min read

Take a groovy trip back in time with this nostalgic collection of 70s trivia. From disco hits and iconic fashion trends to historic events and pop culture milestones, these questions are perfect for anyone who loves the decade that brought us bell bottoms, vinyl records, and Saturday Night Fever. Whether you lived it or just love it, test your knowledge of the sensational seventies.

1Who was the U.S. president at the beginning of the 70s?
2Which band released the album 'Dark Side of the Moon' in 1973?
3Which film about a shark was a massive hit in 1975?
4Which video game was released by Atari in 1972, sparking the arcade game industry?
5In which year did the Vietnam War end?
6Which fashion trend involving trousers was popular during the 70s?
7Who released the hit song 'Stayin Alive' in 1977?
8Which oil crisis caused fuel shortages and economic disruption in 1973?
9Which technology did Sony introduce in 1979 that changed music portability?
10Which disco film starring John Travolta was released in 1977?
11In what year did the first Star Wars film get released?
12Which rock legend released the album 'Aladdin Sane' in 1973?
13Which car did Volkswagen stop producing in 1974, marking the end of an era?
14Which groundbreaking feminist book did Gloria Steinem publish in 1970?
15Which tennis tournament did Billie Jean King win in a 'Battle of the Sexes' match in 1973?
16Which New York club became synonymous with the disco scene in the late 70s?
17In which city did the 'Winter of Discontent' strike action take place in 1978-1979?
18What was the name of the peace agreement signed in 1978 between Egypt and Israel?
19Which African nation became independent from Portugal in 1975?
20In what year was the Sony Walkman first introduced?
21Which band sang about a 'Hotel California' in 1977?
22Who became the first woman British Prime Minister in the 70s?
23Which band had a hit with 'Bohemian Rhapsody' in 1975?
24Which rock opera was released by The Who in 1971?
25What was the main goal of the 'Soweto Uprising' in South Africa in 1976?
26Which compact car did Ford introduce in 1970?
27Which television mini-series about slavery aired in 1977 and drew record viewers?
28Which book by Alex Haley, later adapted into a mini-series, traces his ancestral roots?
29What was the nickname for the recession that hit the UK in the mid-70s?
30Which New York City landmark nearly went bankrupt in 1975?
31Which Stephen King novel, his first, was published in 1974?
32What did the U.S. and Soviet Union sign in 1972 to limit nuclear weapons?
33Which agreement was signed in 1973 to end U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War?
34What major sporting event was attacked by terrorists in Munich in 1972?
35Who was the infamous American serial killer active during the mid-70s?
36Which U.S. president followed Richard Nixon after his resignation in 1974?
37Which amendment lowered the U.S. voting age from 21 to 18 in 1971?
38What martial arts star became a cultural icon with films like 'Enter the Dragon' in the 70s?
39Which punk band released 'Never Mind the Bollocks' in 1977?
40Which Marvin Gaye song in 1971 talked about environmental and social issues?
41Which spacecraft made the first successful landing on Mars in 1976?
42Which artist painted the Campbell's Soup Cans and was active in the 70s?
43In which city was the World Trade Center complex completed in 1973?
44Which popular children's educational show debuted on PBS in 1970?
45What was the name of the scandal that led to Richard Nixon's resignation in 1974?
46Which horror film directed by Steven Spielberg was a major hit in 1975?
47What nuclear accident occurred in the U.S. in 1979?
48Which Canadian progressive rock band released '2112' in 1976?
49Which technology, predecessor to the DVD, was launched in 1978?
50Which iconic toy, a 3D puzzle, was invented by Ernő Rubik in 1974?
51Which major feminist conference was held in Mexico City in 1975?
52Which sitcom featuring the Fonz became popular in the 70s?
53Who was the leader of China until his death in 1976?
54Which British punk band had a hit with 'London Calling' in 1979?
55Which company introduced the first commercial microprocessor in 1971?
56What was the popular dance style that originated in the South Bronx in the 70s?
57Which Middle Eastern country saw a major revolution in 1979?
58What major event in Cambodia occurred under the rule of Pol Pot in the late 70s?
59Which American sitcom featuring a quirky alien from Ork started in the late 70s?
60Which director released the horror classic 'Halloween' in 1978?
61Which famous motorcycle stuntman attempted to jump Snake River Canyon in 1974?
62What South American country saw a military coup in 1973?
63Which action film starring Clint Eastwood and his .44 Magnum was released in 1971?
64Which country hosted the 1970 FIFA World Cup?
65What was the name of the concert held in 1971 to benefit Bangladesh?
66Which novel by Stephen King, about a telekinetic teen, was published in 1974?
67Which U.S. spacecraft docked with a Soviet one in 1975?
68Which major car company was founded in the U.S. in 1979?
69Which infectious disease was declared eradicated in 1979?
70Which Australian rock band released 'High Voltage' in 1975?
71Which television game show, where contestants guess the price of merchandise, debuted in 1972?
72Which nation saw a major genocide led by the Khmer Rouge in the late 70s?
73What hit song by Gloria Gaynor became an anthem for empowerment in 1978?
74What major environmental accident occurred in Pennsylvania in 1979?
75Which popular 70s toy involved creating images with colored pegs and a light?
76What landmark U.S. legislation was passed in 1973, protecting endangered species?
77What infamous cult leader and his followers committed murders in California in 1969, with the trial extending into the 70s?
78What was the name of the supersonic passenger airliner that commenced service in 1976?
79Which influential punk venue opened in New York City in 1973?
80What was the title of ABBA's breakthrough song which won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974?
81Which treaty was signed in 1972 between the U.S. and USSR to limit the use of anti-ballistic missiles?
82Which British comedian and director released the film 'Life of Brian' in 1979?
83Which popular 70s television show featured a mysterious island and a plane crash?
84Which major 70s rock band was led by Freddie Mercury?
85Which television series, which started in 1972, depicted the life of doctors and staff during the Korean War?
86Which sci-fi television series created by Gene Roddenberry gained popularity during reruns in the 70s?
87Who hosted the very first episode of Saturday Night Live in 1975?
88Which band released the hugely successful album Rumours in 1977?
89What was the name of the first U.S. space station launched in 1973?
90Which country won the FIFA World Cup in 1974?