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

Events and trends

• Year 78 — the beginning of the Saka Era South Asian calendar system.
• Year 79 — Mount Vesuvius devastating eruption. Death of Pliny the Elder.
• Didache 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.