Lance Armstrong climbing the Mont Ventoux next to a banner against doping during the 14th stage of the 89th Tour de France between Lodeve and the Mont Ventoux, 21 July 2002

Jockey Flavien Prat (8) riding Duopoly wins the American Oaks (Grade 1) turf race during opening day of horse racing at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia on Saturday, December 26, 2020

From historical figures to present-day celebrities, Sara Kettler loves to write about people who've led fascinating lives.

Sara Kettler

From historical figures to present-day celebrities, Sara Kettler loves to write about people who&#8217;ve led fascinating lives.

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From historical figures to present-day celebrities, Sara Kettler loves to write about people who've led fascinating lives.

The 1970s are remembered as an era when the women's rights, gay rights and environmental movements competed with the Watergate scandal, the energy crisis and the ongoing Vietnam War for the world's attention.&nbsp;

1970s

The 1990s is often remembered as a decade of relative peace and prosperity: The Soviet Union fell, ending the decades-long Cold War, and the rise of the Internet ushered in a radical new era of communication, business and entertainment.&nbsp;

1990s

Sports and recreation are an integral part of human history, from the ancient Olympics to the Kentucky Derby, Jackie Robinson, Negro League Baseball, the Super Bowl and more.

Sports

The Cold War rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union lasted for decades and resulted in anti-communist suspicions and international incidents that led the two superpowers to the brink of nuclear disaster.

Cold War

During the 1980s, conservative politics and Reaganomics held sway as the Berlin Wall crumbled, new computer technologies emerged and blockbuster movies and MTV reshaped pop culture.

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