:Note: Sometimes the '70s's used as shorthand for the 1970s, the 1870s, or other such decades in other centuries Events and trends Year 70 — The Romans destroy the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem Year 78 — the beginning of the Saka Era South Asian calendar system. Year 79 — Mount Vesuvius devastating eruption. Death of Pliny the Elder. Didache's written. Significant people Titus Flavius Vespasianus, Roman Emperor (Vespasian, 69—79) Titus Flavius Vespasianus, Roman Emper… (More on 70s)