Thursday January 08, 1970: on this day

January 08, 1970 was the 8th day of the year 1970, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 08, 1970 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 08, 1970, who was born and died on January 08, 1970, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 08, 1970, which were the most popular songs (ex. Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head by B.J. Thomas), movies (e.g. Borsalino, directed by Jacques Deray), TV series (e.g. Atakku No. 1) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 8th, 1970 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 08, 1970?


January 08, 1970 was a Thursday and it was the 8th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 08, 1970 can also be written as 1/8/1970 in the US and as 8/1/1970 in UK and Europe.

January 08, 1970 in January 1970 calendar

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January 08, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 08, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 08, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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January 08, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 08, 1970 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 08, 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 January 08, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 08:19 am and setting at 07:09 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 23, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Jan 22, 1970.

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Who was born on January 08, 1970?


Famous people born on January 08, 1970:

  • Rachel Friend

    Australian actress.

  • Jon Klemm

    Calgary, alberta -- nhl defenseman (colorado avalanche).

  • Dave Eggers

    Writer.

  • Kurt Bills

    Politician.

  • Jason Giambi

    American baseball player.

Whose famous birthday is on January 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 8th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • David Bowie
    David Bowie

    British actor and rock star with exotic looks.

  • Cynthia Erivo
    Cynthia Erivo

    Cynthia erivo is a british actress and singer known for her tony award-winning performance in 'the color purple' and her role in the film...

  • Stephen Hawking
    Stephen Hawking

    British theoretical physicist, who was also a professor at the university of oxford.

  • Géraldine Pailhas
    Géraldine Pailhas

    French actress who starred alongside johnny depp, marlon brando and "don juan demarco.

  • Graham Chapman
    Graham Chapman

    An english actor and writer.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Yvette Mimieux
    Yvette Mimieux

    American actress, stage, and tv actress.

  • Michelle Forbes
    Michelle Forbes

    Actress (julianna cox-homicide).

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January 08, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 54 years 2 months old,

or 650 months and 20 days old,

or 2829 weeks

or 19803 days old,

if you were born on January 08, 1970.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 08, 1970?

There are 286 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 8th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 08, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 08, 1970.

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January 08, 1970: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 08, 1970:

  • Georges Guibourg

    French singer, author and playwright georgius, alias theodore crapulet was a versatile performer who was a popular figure in paris for over...

  • Jani Christou

    On his 44th birthday, composer dies.

  • Georgius (Georges Auguste Charles Guibourg

What famous deaths happened on January 8th?

Famous deaths on January 8th:

  • John Gregson
    John Gregson

    Actor (rooney assassin) dies at 55.

  • Yvonne De Carlo
    Yvonne De Carlo

    Canadian-american actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer whose six-decade career included roles in film, television, musical theatre,...

  • Edd Byrnes
    Edd Byrnes

    Edd Byrnes was an American actor known for his role in the TV series '77 Sunset Strip'.

  • Gale Page
    Gale Page

    Actress (4 daughters, knute rockney), is killed by cancer at 72.

  • Pat Buttram
    Pat Buttram

    American actor and comedian (b. 1915).

  • Lois Wilson
    Lois Wilson

    Actress (alice aldrich family), dies at 88.

  • Robert Baden-Powell
    Robert Baden-Powell

    British military figure who founded the boy scouts of england in 1907.

  • Zbigniew Cybulski
    Zbigniew Cybulski

    Polish actor (see you tommorrow) dies at 39.

  • Castin Galilei

    Castin Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a key role in the scientific revolution.

  • Lamarco Polo

    Famous Venetian explorer who traveled extensively in Asia.

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January 08, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 08, 1970:

  • Commonwealth Day is celebrated in Northern Mariana Islands.
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January 08, 1970: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 08, 1970 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 5th and January 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 08, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 08, 1970 was Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head by B.J. Thomas, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

January 08, 1970: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 08, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 5th and January 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head
  2. - Someday We'll Be Together
  3. - Leaving on A Jet Plane
  4. - I Want You Back
  5. - Whole Lotta Love

January 08, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 08, 1970 was Two Little Boys by Rolf Harris, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

January 08, 1970: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 08, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 5th and January 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Two Little Boys
  2. - Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town
  3. - Suspicious Minds
  4. - All I Have To Do Is Dream
  5. - Tracy

January 08, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 08, 1970 was I Want You Back by Jackson 5, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

January 08, 1970: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 08, 1970 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 5th and January 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Want You Back
  2. - Someday We'll Be Together
  3. - Ain't It Funky Now (Part 1)
  4. - These Eyes
  5. - Love Bones

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January 08, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 08, 1970 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Borsalino

Borsalino

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Jacques Deray

Starring: Alain Delon, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Arnoldo Foà, Laura Adani, Catherine Rouvel, Corinne Marchand, Françoise Christophe

Country: Italy

Pippi in the South Seas

Pippi in the South Seas

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Olle Hellbom

Starring: Inger Nilsson, Maria Persson, Pär Sundberg, Beppe Wolgers

Metello

Metello

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Mauro Bolognini

Starring: Renzo Montagnani, Gabriele Lavia, Lucia Bosè, Ottavia Piccolo, Massimo Ranieri, Mariano Rigillo, Pino Colizzi, Franco Balducci, Luigi Diberti, Tina Aumont, Frank Wolff, Steffen Zacharias

Country: Italy

La pacifista

La pacifista

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Miklós Jancsó

Starring: Monica Vitti, Gino Lavagetto, Francesco Carnelutti, Pierre Clémenti, Sergio Tramonti, Piero Faggioni, Daniel Pommereulle, Peter Pasetti

Country: Italy

Bloodthirsty Butchers

Bloodthirsty Butchers

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Andy Milligan

Starring: John Miranda, Annabella Wood, Berwick Kaler, Jane Hilary

January 08, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 08, 1970 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Atakku no. 1

Atakku no. 1

Release year: 1969

Manhunt

Manhunt

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Greg Barker

Look, Stranger

Look, Stranger

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Arielle Javitch

Paris 7000

Paris 7000

Release year: 1970

Starring: George Hamilton

Country: United States of America

January 08, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 08, 1970 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Present At The Creation by Dean Acheson

Present At The Creation

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Dean Acheson presents a detailed portrait of many world leaders and analyzes the process of policy making, the necessity to make a decision and the role of power in matters of state.

The House On The Strand by Daphne du Maurier

The House On The Strand

By:

This haunting tale by Daphne du Maurier reveals a new approach to time travel. Once you have ingested the secret concoction, you can return to the 14th century.

The Seven Minutes by Irving Wallace

The Seven Minutes

By:

This seven-minute novel by Irving Wallace is the most controversial and explosive to date. It will be the subject of national debates from the moment it was published.

Islands in the Stream by Ernest Hemingwa

Islands in the Stream

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Great Lion Of God by Taylor Caldwell

Great Lion Of God

By:

Caldwell's classic epic novel is an inspiring, moving, and spiritual tale about St. Paul and the lives of the Jews, Romans, and early Christians.

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Who was the US President on January 08, 1970?

On January 08, 1970 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 08, 1970?

On January 08, 1970 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 08, 1970?

On January 08, 1970 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 8th?

January 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military police says it has begun patrolling manbij in the syrian civil war. (tass). the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces claim that five foreign nationals were captured fighting for the islamic state of iraq. two of the five are from the united states; two from pakistan, and one from ireland.
  • 2018 - Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, has stopped research on parkinson's and alzheimer's diseases.
  • 2017 - January 2017, jerusalem vehicular attack: a truck crashes into a group israeli soldiers in an attack on east jerusalem. the attack resulted in the deaths of four and injuring 21 others. the terrorist was previously convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison.

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What happened in 1970?

1970 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • The Epoch
  • Afro-American Historical Calendar Series Established
  • Netherlands Christian Workers Union (NCW) forms

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What was the calendar for January 1970?

January 1970 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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Thursday January 8, 1970