How Long to Read Born - In 1970

How Long Does it Take to Read Born - In 1970?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 5 minutes to read Born - In 1970 by Darren Fisher

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Born in 1970 is a celebration of the year that your loved one was born.1970 was the year that Paul McCartney announced that the Beatles would be breaking up causing heartbreak and consternation from its legion of loyal fans. This was also the year that guitar legend Jimi Hendrix died. Considered to be one of the most innovative guitarists of all time he was responsible for such classics as 'Voodoo Child', 'Little Wing' and 'All along the Watchtower'.1970 highlights in the UK-The voting age dropped from 21 to 18.-The UK High Street gained a new bank, as The Westminster Bank and The National Provincial Bank merged.-The Half Crown coin was no longer accepted as legal tender.-The massively popular Hillman Avenger was launched in the United Kingdom by the Chrysler car company-Black Sabbath started the 'Heavy Metal' style of rock music.-Rolls Royce began to build jet engines.-The British government sought to increase quarantine rules to prevent the outbreak of rabies.-People who had been affected by the use of the drug Thalidomide were finally granted justice.-Northern Ireland politician, Ian Paisley is appointed Member of Parliament.-Chelsea win the FA Cup.-A planned tour by the South African cricket team is called off amid political tensions over the South African Governments apartheid rule. -A box girder bridge collapsed in Cleddau Bridge, Pembrokeshire.-The General Election ends with Edward Heath as Prime Minister of a Conservative Party government. Future political luminaries such as Neil Kinnock, Geoffrey Howe, Ken Clarke and John Smith are elected to the Houses of Parliament for the first time.-The Methodist Church gave permission for women to become full ministers.-'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland escalated.-The Doors, The Who and Jimi Hendrix headlined the 3rd Isle of Wight Festival.-The West End stage show hit Jesus Christ Superstar was released. The musical was put written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.-Concorde land at Heathrow for the first time -The Austin Maxi was launched.-British Petroleum discovered a large oil field in the North Sea.-The Sun featured its first ever Page Three Girl.-London was the venue for the first ever Gay Liberation Front march.1970 highlights in the United States-The first passenger Boeing 747 flight, which started in the United States flew to London. -'All My Children' was first broadcast.-The Supremes including lead singer Diana Ross took to the stage in Las Vegas for a farewell concert.-President Richard Nixon kickstarted the legislative environmental movement.-The Chicago Seven were found not guilty.-President Nixon cut spending on the space program. He instead focussed spending on welfare, looking after millions of Americans who were living in poverty-The hugely popular book 'Love Story' by Erich Segal was first published followed by a movie of the same name.-The Northern United States became the home of the longest railway system in the world.-The hijacking of passenger aircraft became a reality.-Elton John launched his critically acclaimed album 'Elton John' in the United States.-Cigarette advertising on television was banned.-NASA launched Apollo 13 to the moon.-The Vietnam War escalated.-The voting age in the United States was lowered to 18 years of age.-Major League Baseball got a new stadium in the form of The Riverfront Stadium.-A team of scientists created the very first artificial gene.-The American Top 40 was launched.-Elvis Presley held a concert tour.-Only 16 days after the death of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin is found dead.-The global cartoon phenomenon Doonesbury made its debut.-Jimmy Carter was elected as Governor of Georgia; Ronald Reagan was re-elected as Governor of California.-A new tallest building in the world was named as the North Tower of the World Trade Centre in New York.

How long is Born - In 1970?

Born - In 1970 by Darren Fisher is 64 pages long, and a total of 16,256 words.

This makes it 22% the length of the average book. It also has 20% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Born - In 1970 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 28 minutes to read Born - In 1970 aloud.

What Reading Level is Born - In 1970?

Born - In 1970 is suitable for students ages 8 and up.

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