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primitive tribe called the Tasaday is discovered in
1971 in a remote mountain region of the Philippines.
The tribe uses Stone Age tools and has no words in
its language for “hate” or “war.”
Also
that year:
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The 26th Amendment to the Constitution is ratified,
lowering the voting age in all elections from 21 to
18.
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The U.S. Supreme Court rules that hiring policies
must be the same for men and women.
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The longest trial in California history closes when
Charles Manson and three of his female followers are
convicted for first-degree murder in the slaying of
Sharon Tate and six other people.
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Joe Frazier defeats Muhammad Ali to win the world
heavyweight boxing championship. It is Ali’s
first loss after 31 professional wins.
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