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April 11, 1970 was the 101st day of the year 1970, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is April 11, 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 April 11, 1970, who was born and died on April 11, 1970, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 11, 1970, which were the most popular songs (ex. Let It Be by The Beatles), movies (e.g. Beneath the Planet of the Apes, directed by Ted Post), TV series (e.g. For The Love Of Ada) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 11th, 1970 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 11, 1970?
- April 11, 1970: What happened on that day?
- April 11, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 11, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 11, 1970?
- April 11, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 11, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
- April 11, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 11, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
- April 11, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 11, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 11, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 11, 1970?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 11, 1970?
- Who was the Pope on April 11, 1970?
What day of the week was April 11, 1970?
April 11, 1970 was a Saturday and it was the 101st day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 11, 1970 can also be written as 4/11/1970 in the US and as 11/4/1970 in UK and Europe.
April 11, 1970: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 11, 1970:
- Apollo 13 launched to moon; unable to land, returns in 6 days
- John h o'hara, american journalist (pal joey, rage to live), dies at age 65.
- Apollo 13, the third manned lunar landing mission, is launched from cape canaveral, florida, carrying astronauts james a. lovell, john l. swigert, and fred w. haise.
- Apollo program: apollo 13 is launched.
April 11, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 11th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 11, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 11, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.
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April 11, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 11, 1970 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 11, 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 April 11, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 08:38 am and setting at 12:52 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 23, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Apr 21, 1970.
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Who was born on April 11, 1970?
Famous people born on April 11, 1970:
![Johnny Messner]()
Johnny MessnerAmerican actor.
- Trevor Linden
Former NHL player and president of the Vancouver Canucks.
- Olaf Breuning
Swiss visual artist known for his playful and surreal installations.
- Whigfield
Danish singer and songwriter.
- Trevor Linden in Medicine Hat
Alberta, canada; nhl right wing (vancouver canucks, new york islanders).
- Q-Ti Q-Tip
Musician.
- Delroy Pearson in Romford
Essex, england; rocker ("five star-between the lines").
- Dylan Keefe
American bass player (marcy playground).
- Delroy Pearson
English singer-songwriter/producer (five star).
- Sean Bergman in Joliet
Illinois, usa; pitcher (san diego padres).
- Joe Vitiello in Cambridge
Massachusetts, usa; infielder (kansas city royals).
- Clair (humorist)
- Mar Regueras
Whose famous birthday is on April 11th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 11th:
![Jeremy Clarkson]()
Jeremy ClarksonJeremy clarkson is a british journalist known for co-presenting the popular tv show top gear.
![Vincent Gallo]()
Vincent GalloAmerican actor, director, and musician, known for his controversial and avant-garde work.
![Lisa Stansfield]()
Lisa StansfieldBlue zone is an english singer-songwriter/actress.
![Joel Grey]()
Joel GreyAmerican actor, comedian, and dancer.
![Natacha Régnier]()
Natacha RégnierBelgian actress.
![Bill Irwin]()
Bill IrwinAmerican actor, choreographer, clown and mime, who combined his talents in creating characters for comedy skits.
![Kelli Garner]()
Kelli GarnerAmerican actress.
![Morgan Lily]()
Morgan LilyAmerican actress.
![David Banner]()
David BannerDavid banner is a rapper known for his hit single 'like a pimp' and for his activism in social and political issues.
![AJ Michalka]()
AJ MichalkaAj michalka is a musician known for her work as one half of the musical duo aly & aj.
April 11, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 54 years and 14 days old,
or 648 months and 14 days old,
or 2819 weeks and 5 days old,
or 19738 days old,
if you were born on April 11, 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 April 11, 1970?
There are 352 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 11th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 11, 1970?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 11, 1970.
April 11, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 11, 1970:
![Cathy O'Donnell]()
Cathy O'DonnellAmerican actress (born in 1923).
- John O'Hara
American short story writer and novelist (d. 1970).
What famous deaths happened on April 11th?
Famous deaths on April 11th:
![Jonathan Winters]()
Jonathan WintersAmerican comedian and master of mimicry.
![Harry Secombe]()
Harry SecombeBritish entertainer, known as the "nicest man in british showbiz.
![Kent Taylor]()
Kent TaylorActor (boston blackie rough riders), died at 79.
- Maurice Hilleman
Maurice Hilleman was an American microbiologist who developed over 40 vaccines, including those for measles, mumps, hepatitis A, hepatitis...
- Kypton Vonnegut
Kypton Vonnegut was a renowned American novelist and short story writer, celebrated for his satirical and darkly humorous works.
- Kurt Vonnegut
Kurt Vonnegut was an American novelist, essayist, and playwright known for his satirical literary style and his anti-war views.
- Llewelyn Llywelyn
Medieval Welsh prince who was the last sovereign prince of Wales before its conquest by Edward I of England.
- Hiliary Koprowski
Renowned virologist known for his work on developing the first successful live polio vaccine.
- Novi Levi
Novi Levi was an Italian essayist and Holocaust survivor whose writings examined the human experience and moral dilemmas.
- Johnjoseph Merrick
Johnjoseph Merrick, also known as the Elephant Man, was a British man with severe deformities who became a famous figure in Victorian...
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April 11, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 11, 1970:
- Juan Santamarfa Day, anniversary of his death in the Battle of Rivas (State holiday in Costa Rica).
- The Feast Day of Martyr Antipas in the Greek Orthodox Church.
Saints celebrated on April 11, 1970:
- Saint Stanislas
- Saint Godeberta
- Saint Gemma of Lucca
- Saint Danidl of Grimbergen
April 11, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 11, 1970 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 6th and April 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 11, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 11, 1970 was Let It Be by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week April 6th and April 12th.
April 11, 1970: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 11, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 6th and April 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Beatles - Let It Be
- The Jackson 5 - ABC
- John Ono Lennon - Instant Karma (We All Shine On)
- Norman Greenbaum - Spirit In The Sky
- Simon and Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
April 11, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 11, 1970 was Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week April 6th and April 12th.
April 11, 1970: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 11, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 6th and April 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
- Dana - All Kinds Of Everything
- Norman Greenbaum - Spirit In The Sky
- Andy Williams - Can't Help Falling In Love
- Mary Hopkin - Knock Knock Who's There
April 11, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 11, 1970 was ABC by Jackson 5, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 6th and April 12th.
April 11, 1970: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 11, 1970 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 6th and April 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Jackson 5 - ABC
- Jr. Walker & The All Stars - Gotta Hold On To This Feeling
- Aretha Franklin - Call Me
- Little Sister - You're The One-Part II
- The Supremes - Up The Ladder To The Roof
April 11, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 11, 1970 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Beneath the Planet of the Apes
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Ted Post
Starring: James Franciscus, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans, Linda Harrison
Country: United States of America
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
Eden and After
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Alain Robbe-Grillet
Starring: Catherine Jourdan, Pierre Zimmer, Richard Leduc, Lorraine Rainer
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
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
April 11, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 11, 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:
For the Love of Ada
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Ronnie Baxter
Norman
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Jonathan Segal
Tatort
Release year: 1970
April 11, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 11, 1970 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Beggar In Jerusalem
By: Elie Wiesel
Elie Wiesel ran to Israel when the Six-Day War started. "I went to Jerusalem to get somewhere. I had to leave the past and bring it back.
The Selling Of The President 1968
By: Joe McGinniss
The Selling of President 1968 by Joe McGinniss 1970 Mass Market Paperback
Travels With My Aunt
By: Graham Greene
"I met Aunt Augusta the first time at my mother’s funeral ..." Graham Greene described it as "the only book that I have written for fun," Travels with My
Ruffles And Flourishes
By: Liz Carpenter
Memoir of her time as vice presidential aide, and her White House years spent as Mrs. Johnson’s staff director and press secretary.
Who was the US President on April 11, 1970?
On April 11, 1970 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 11, 1970?
On April 11, 1970 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 11, 1970?
On April 11, 1970 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about April 11th?
April 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of April. 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 April 11th, such as:
- 2019 - The sudanese army surrounds the capital khartoum's presidential palace and takes control of state media buildings. this is amid protests against president omar al-bashir. a number of senior ministers, including abdel rahim mohammed hussein, were reportedly detained.
- 2018 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: royal saudi air defense intercepts an ballistic missile from yemen that was fired over riyadh, saudi arabia. this caused panic among residents. houthis claim they launched several burkan-2 missiles against targets in saudi arabia including oil facilities owned by saudi aramco. two qasef-1 drones operated by houthis were also shot down by saudi air defenses close to the border.
- 2017 - Russian military intervention in syria, syrian civil war: according to russia's defence ministry, two soldiers were killed in a mortar attack in syria. another soldier was injured. the ministry didn't specify the date or location of the attack. (radio free europe/radio liberty). 18 members of syria's democratic forces were mistakenly killed by an airstrike led by the us in an attempt to kill isis soldiers.
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 April 1970?
April 1970 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
