Friday October 02, 1970: on this day

October 02, 1970 was a Friday and it was the 275th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 1970 can also be written as 10/2/1970 in the US and as 2/10/1970 in UK and Europe.

October 02, 1970 in October 1970 calendar

Here's what happened on October 02, 1970:

• Plane carrying wichita state university football team crashes killing 30.
• Billy martin named manager of the detroit tigers.
• An aircraft carrying the wichita state university football team, administrators, and supporters crashes in colorado, killing 31 people.
• The wichita state university football team's quotgoldquot plane crashes in colorado, killing most of the players. they were on their way (along with administrators and fans) to a game with utah state university.
• In lebanon, the government of prime minister rashid karami resigns.
• National oceanic and atmospheric administration.
• National weather service of noaa.
• Noaa commissioned officer corps.
• In bolivia, army commander general rogelio miranda and a group of officers rebel and demand the resignation of president alfredo ovando candía, who fires him.
• National educational television ends operations, being succeeded by pbs.
• In los angeles, rock and blues singer janis joplin dies in her hotel room, from an overdose of heroin.
• U.s. president richard nixon's european tour ends.
• The front de libération du québec (flq) kidnaps james cross in montreal and demands release of all its imprisoned members. the next day the canadian government announces it will not meet the demand, beginning quebec's october crisis.
• The public broadcasting service begins broadcasting.
• Bolivian president alfredo ovando candía resigns general rogelio miranda takes over but resigns soon after.
• French president georges pompidou visits the soviet union.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 02, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 02, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 02, 1970 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 02, 1970 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on October 02, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 08:57 am and setting at 07:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 15, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Oct 14, 1970.

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Your place in the Universe on October 02, 1970

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Famous people born on October 02, 1970:

• Maribel Verdú

  Spanish singer and actress.

• Kelly Ripa

  Co-host of the popular morning talk show Live! with Kelly and Ryan.

• Wylie Dufresne

  Renowned chef known for his innovative approach to molecular gastronomy.

• Liam Byrne

  Liam Byrne is a British Labour Party politician and Member of Parliament.

• Ben Curtis

  Founder of the e-commerce site Zillow.

• Patricia O'Callaghan

  Canadian soprano producer.

• Eddie Guardado

  Stockton, california -- pitcher, minn twins.

• Frederic Kowal

  Bronze medalist in canoe-kayak for the french olympic games, atlanta on 7/27/1996.

• Joey Meng
• Marco Nuti
• Dominik Thalhammer
• Howard Drossin
• Stefan Feld
• Stylophonic

Whose famous birthday is on October 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 2nd:

• Avery Brooks

  Avery Brooks is an American actor, director, and educator, best known for his roles as Benjamin Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Hawk...

• Ayumi Hamasaki

  Producer and actress of japanese singer-songwriters.

• Graham Greene

  British travel writer, novelist, playwright, film critic, and literary critic.

• Persis Khambatta

  East indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.

• Efren Ramirez

  American producer and actor.

• Lew Temple

  American actor.

• Tara Barr

  American actress.

• Camilla Belle

  Camilla belle is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as the ballad of jack and rose and when a stranger calls.

• Lorraine Bracco

  Lorraine bracco is an american actress and producer best known for her roles in the sopranos and goodfellas.

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or 19565 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 02, 1970?

There are 159 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 02, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 02, 1970.

Famous people died on October 02, 1970:

• Curley Byrd

  Curley Byrd was an American university administrator and politician who served as the President of the University of Maryland.

• Alfred Julius Swan

  Composer dies at 79.

• Anders Bo Leif Linde

  Composer dies at 37.

• Lauro Gazzolo
• Grethe Weiser
• Charles Méré
• Marcello Canino
• Marion Fairfax

What famous deaths happened on October 2nd?

Famous deaths on October 2nd:

• Tom Petty

  Tom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...

• Rock Hudson

  American actor.

• Madeleine Carroll

  British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.

• Gene Autry

  American singer who became famous as a singing cowboy on radio, in movies and on television.

• George Grizzard

  American actor, who started his stage career in 1945.

• Tamara Dobson

  American actress (born 1947).

• Nipsey Russell

  American comedian and actor (d. 2005).

• George Bancroft

  American historian and statesman, who was prominent in supporting secondary education at both the state and national levels.

• Marsel Duchamp

  French-American artist known for his contributions to Dadaism and Surrealism.

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Holidays on October 02, 1970:

• Also see October 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
• Roman Catholic Church - Memorial of Guardian Angels
• World Farm Animal Day
• Roman festivals - First day of the Ludi Augustales to celebrate the recovery by emperor August of Roman standards from the Parthians
• Guinea - Independence Day (from France, 1958)
• French Republican Calendar - Pomme de terre (Potato) Day, eleventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
• India - Gandhi Jayanti (birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, 1869)

Observances on October 02, 1970:

• World Habitat Day
• International Day of Non-Violence

October 02, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 1970 was Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

October 02, 1970: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 02, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 28th and October 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Diana Ross - Ain't No Mountain High Enough
2. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Lookin' Out My Back Door
3. Dawn - Candida
4. Neil Diamond - Cracklin' Rosie
5. Bobby Sherman - Julie, Do Ya Love Me

October 02, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 02, 1970 was Tears Of A Clown by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

October 02, 1970: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 02, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 28th and October 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Tears Of A Clown
2. Freda Payne - Band Of Gold
3. Elvis Presley - The Wonder Of You
4. Chairmen Of The Board - Give Me Just A Little More Time
5. Three Dog Night - Mama Told Me (Not To Come)

October 02, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 1970 was Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Diana Ross, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

October 02, 1970: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 02, 1970 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 28th and October 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Diana Ross - Ain't No Mountain High Enough
2. Aretha Franklin with The Dixie Flyers - Don't Play That Song
3. Charles Wright - Express Yourself
4. Jackson 5 - I'll Be There
5. Four Tops - Still Water (Love)