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The 70s This 8th grade exit project is about the 1970’s. The 70’s were a time when music flourished, and lots of movies were made. Music was very popular in the 1970’s. One of the most popular bands was Led Zeppelin. Led Zeppelin was ranked 3rd best band of the 1970s. The band consisted of four people, Jimmy Page the guitarist, Robert Plant the vocalist, John Paul Jones as bassist and keyboarder, and John Bonham the drummer. Led Zeppelin was wildly known, especially for one of their best songs, Stairway to Heaven. The band broke up after John’s sudden death in 980. Jimmy Page the lead guitarist was born on January 9 1944. Growing up in Heston, London, there were not any other guitarist than the one that thought him to play the guitar. For the 2008 Olympics Jimmy Page, David Beckham and Leona Lewis represented Britain for the closing ceremony. Vocalist Robert Plant was born on August 20th, 1948 in west Bromwich. Robert Plant was put as 1st place in a Rolling Stone magazine article for “Best Lead Singers of All Time”. After Led Zeppelin broke up Robert Plant continued a successful solo career. 1971 was a year of the boar. Some more years of the boar are 1983, 1995, and 2007. People born to the year of the boar are said to be courageous and have a lot of inner strength. They also are very trustworthy and will listen to any problems and secrets you have to tell. It is said that boars get along great with tigers, rabbits, rats and rams but not so well with snakes. In 1971 the song Stairway to Heaven was released in Led Zeppelins fourth album on November 8th, 1971. The song was written by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant but the original intro to the song was written by Spirit on 1967. This song is known world wide and also known for having a part in the movie Wayne’s World where Wayne is trying out a new guitar and starts to play this song but a store clerk stops him because this song is so commonly played by guitarist. In 1971 Stairway to Heaven was put in the movie Wayne's World. In **//Wayne's World//**, Wayne is fixing to start playing **//Stairway//** **//to//** **//Heaven//** but a store clerk stops him and he says, "**//Stairway//**, **//denied//**". The movieWayne’s World is about two guitarists who become famous by making a hilarious show calledWayne’s World. The song Stairway to Heaven was used in this movie because it was a popular guitar song. The song Stairway to Heaven is 7 minutes long. 1972 was the year of the rat. Some more years of the rat were 1984, 1996, and 2008. In a Chinese Legend the rat tricks the cat out of going to the Zodiac dinner by saying it was the next day and that is why the cat is not in the Chinese Zodiac. On the way to the Zodiac dinner the rat rode happily on the ox’s back all the way there. The rat is full of wit and charm and is very admirable but is unable to keep friends for a long period of time. It is said that rats get along best with oxen, dragons. And monkeys but don’t get along with horses. Also in 1972 the movie The Godfather was made. The movie has a lot of dept, crime, and killings in it. The movie The Godfather won Academy Awards for Best Actor, Best Picture, and Best Adapted Screen Play. The director of this movie in a three part trilogy was Ford Coppola. The Godfather movie was based off a book written by Mario Puzo. The Godfather is about a Mafia crime family and the outbreak of aNew York Citygang war in the late 1940s.The movie has had 2 sequels made The Godfather ll and The Godfather lll. Most people say the book was better than the movie. The movie made $460 million worldwide. 1973 was a year of the ox. Some of the ox’s years are 1985, and 1997. In the Chinese legend the rat and the ox are good friend and the ox allows the rat to ride on his back. People born to the year of the ox are strong willed and sensitive. Oxen can be happy by themselves but enjoy company. Oxen usually get along better with rats, roosters and snakes but are not very compatible with sheep. In 1973 the horror movie Don’t be Afraid of the Dark was released. This hour and 14 minute long movie was directed by John Newland. The movie is mainly about these goblin things being set loose in a house and they try to get the child that lives there teeth. The mom, while trying to protect her daughter, gets taken by the goblins and the child and father get away. Don’t be Afraid of the Dark was remade in August 2011. In the remake a young girl sent to live with her father and his new girlfriend discovers creatures in her new home who want to claim her as one of their own. In the end the mother gets taken away by the creatures in place of her daughter and the husband and child get away. The movie was written by Matthew Robbins. The movie was directed by Troy Nixey. 1974 was a year of the tiger. Some more years of the tiger are 1986, and 1998. Tigers are brave and will not stop until the challenge is done. Tigers have a very playful, vibrant, and fun personality. Tigers can also be very aggressive if met with hostility. Tigers are more likely to bond with horses, dogs, and dragons but don’t usually bond with monkeys. Hello Kitty is produced by the Japanese company Sanrio. Hello Kitty was first designed by Yuko Shimizu. Hello Kitty was invented on November 1 1974. Hello Kitty has been featured in many different T.V series. There are some stores inJapanthat only sell Hello Kitty items. There are an estimated 12,000 Hello Kitty products on the market. The prime target for Hello Kitty sales were 5-10 year olds. Recently sales of Hello Kitty products among teenagers have risen. Hello Kitty’s real name is Kitty White and she has a little sister Called Mimi. 1975 was a year of the rabbit. Rabbits have a deep understanding of others and are very playful. Rabbits will sometime hide their own troubles in order to help others with theirs. Rabbits are most likely to get along with boars, rams, and dogs but not so much with roosters. On May 2 1975 David Beckham was born. David Beckham is a champion soccer player. He has played over 100 Champion league matches. David Beckham is 36 years old. On January 19 2012 Beckham signed a deal with Los Angeles Galaxy to extend his contract another 2 years. David Beckham married Spice Girl Victoria Adams on July 4, 1999. They have 3 sons together. Brooklyn Joseph Beckham, (Born March 4 1999 in London England) Romeo James Beckham, (Born September 1 2002 inLondon,England) and Cruz David Beckham. (Born February 20 2005 inMadrid,Spain) 1976 was a year of the dragon. Some other years of the dragon are 1988, 2000, and 2012. Dragons have a reputation for heading into the danger head on; they are confident and strong. Dragons are known for being very mysterious. A dragon should look to a monkey, rat, or a snake for happiness but never a dog. On April 1, 1976 the first Apple I computer was released. The computer was sold on this day for $666.66. The built-by-hand computer was designed by Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs. The computer was first shown to the public at the Homebrew Computer Club. The computer was set up on plywood with all its components visible. The one that they were showing was only a prototype but a local computer dealer saw it and ordered 100 units. The Apple I was the first single circuit board computer. In 1977, Apple Computers was incorporated and the Apple II computer model was released. 1977 was a very eventful year it was also the year of the snake. Some more years of the snake are 1989 and 2001. Snakes are known for being very wise and seductive they have very good style and fashion. Snakes are better off with oxen, roosters, and dragons but the boar will bring grief. On May 25, 1977 the Oscar Award winning movie Star Wars: A New Hope was released. Star Wars was ranked first place for best film of 1977 and earned $461 million on theU.S.and $800 million world wide. Star Wars was a very big hit amongst teenagers and Syfy fans. George Lucas directed it. The movie was originally released as Star Wars. Mark Hamill played Luke Skywalker, Carrie Fisher played Princess Leia, Peter Maybrew played Chewbacca and Harrison Ford played Han Solo. 1978 was a year of the horse. Some more years of the horse are 1990 and 2002. Horses are independent and can obtain what they want though the power of persuasion. Horses are better off with rams, tiger, and dogs but not so much with rats. In 1977 the movie Grease was make June 16. The movie Grease is about a cool guy and a good girl who had a summer romance and try to rekindle it at school. In the end the two get back together and join in a love song. John Travolta played the boy and Olivia Newton John played the girl. The movie made $141,319,195 in the U.S. Stockard Channing played Rizzo. Outside from the movie Didi Conn (Frenchy) had a big crush on Frankie Avalon who played her guardian angel in the movie. Olivia Newton John had to be sewn into the pants that she wore in the scene “You’re the One That I Want”. The movie was directed by Randal Kleiser. 1979 was a year of the ram. Some more years of the rams are 1992 and 2003. The ram is a pacifist, sometimes insecure animal that appreciates all of what nature has to offer. The ram is most compatible with rabbits, boars, and horses but not so much with oxen. On April 1st, 1979 the first official bungee jump was done from theCliftonSuspension Bridge by the Dangerous Sports Club atOxfordUniversity. Their next jump was from theGolden GateBridge inCalifornia where the first female bungee jump took place. This was the start to a whole new level of thrilling experiences for people who wanted an adrenaline rush. Here are some of the highest bungee jumps ever done.The highest bungee jump was from the Royal Gorge Suspension Bridge, USA - 1053 ft, the second highest bungee jump was from Macau Tower, China - 764 ft, the third highest bungee jump was from Verzasca Dam, Val Verzasca, Switzerland - 721 ft, the fourth highest bungee jump was from Bloukrans Bridge, South Africa - 710 ft, and the fifth highest bungee jump was from Europabrücke Bridge, Austria - 630 feet. As you can see the 70’s were a great time for events, music, and movies.