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Science and Technology
• November 15, 1971 - Intel launches world's first microprocessor, the Intel 4004.
• In January 1972 it launched the Odyssey 100 video game first in the world.
• 1975 - The Viking I space mission explores Mars.
• A color television begins to become popular in the late '70s.
Wars, military coups, revolutions and conflicts
• September 11, 1973 - Military coup in Chile headed by General Augusto Pinochet overthrows the government of Salvador Allende.
• With U.S. defeat, ending the Vietnam War.
• April 25, 1974 - Carnation Revolution in Portugal ends with the military regime in the country.
• April 1975 - Begins the Civil War in Lebanon.
• April 1979 - Iranian Revolution.
Politics
• March 15, 1974 - Gen. Ernesto Geisel took the presidency of Brazil.
• August 9, 1979 - General Joao Baptista Figueiredo of Brazil took the chair.
Economy
• 1973 - World Oil Crisis - OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) increases the price of oil at more than 300%.
• 1973 - Home Design Eurotúneo and launching the first Airbus.
• Home of the 70 - Brazil stage of their lives "Economic Miracle".

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