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Tuesday October 20, 1970: on this day
October 20, 1970 was the 293rd day of the year 1970, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is October 20, 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 October 20, 1970, who was born and died on October 20, 1970, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 20, 1970, which were the most popular songs (ex. I'll Be There by Jackson 5), movies (e.g. The Phantom Tollbooth, directed by Chuck Jones, Abe Levitow, Dave Monahan), TV series (e.g. Timeslip) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 20th, 1970 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 20, 1970?
- October 20, 1970: What happened on that day?
- October 20, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 20, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 20, 1970?
- October 20, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 20, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
- October 20, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 20, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
- October 20, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 20, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 20, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 20, 1970?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 20, 1970?
- Who was the Pope on October 20, 1970?
What day of the week was October 20, 1970?
October 20, 1970 was a Tuesday and it was the 293rd day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 20, 1970 can also be written as 10/20/1970 in the US and as 20/10/1970 in UK and Europe.
October 20, 1970: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 20, 1970:
- American norman borlaug awarded the nobel peace prize
- Zond 8 launch
- Siad barre declares somalia a socialist state.
October 20, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 20th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
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 20, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 20, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
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October 20, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 20, 1970 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 20, 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 20, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 09:29 pm and setting at 02:13 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 14, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Nov 13, 1970.
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Who was born on October 20, 1970?
Famous people born on October 20, 1970:
![Michelle Malkin]()
Michelle MalkinAmerican author and political commentator.
- Sander Boschker
Dutch footballer.
- Taj McWilliams-Franklin
Taj McWilliams-Franklin is a retired professional basketball player who had a successful career in the WNBA.
- Aapo Ilves
Estonian poet and illustrator.
- Neil Heywood
English-chinese businessman (d. 2011).
- Greg Primus
Nfl wide receiver (chicago bears).
- Chavo Guerrero
Jr.
- Chris Kattan
Comedian.
- Michelle Bridges
Tv show host.
- Salvador Guerrero
Wrestler.
- Frédérique Courtadon
- Nicolas Tardy
- Musa Bedewi
- Taj McWilliams
- Nikky Smedley
- Lenny Lane
Whose famous birthday is on October 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 20th:
![Tom Petty]()
Tom PettyTom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...
![Snoop Dogg]()
Snoop DoggAmerican rapper, the embodiment aeur(tm),90s gangster rap.
![Takayuki Yamada]()
Takayuki YamadaTakayuki yamada is a japanese actor and singer known for his roles in popular japanese films and television series.
![Viggo Mortensen]()
Viggo MortensenAmerican actor.
![John Krasinski]()
John KrasinskiAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director.
![Dannii Minogue]()
Dannii MinogueDanii minogue is an australian singer-actor, younger sister to kylie minogue, and ex-partner of actor julian mcmahon.
![Richard Loncraine]()
Richard LoncraineEnglish screenwriter and director.
![Thomas Newman]()
Thomas NewmanActor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.
![Nargis Fakhri]()
Nargis FakhriNargis fakhri is a model and actress known for her work in bollywood films such as rockstar and main tera hero.
![Roger Hanin]()
Roger HaninFrench actor and film director.
October 20, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 53 years 6 months old,
or 642 months and 6 days old,
or 2792 weeks and 3 days old,
or 19547 days old,
if you were born on October 20, 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 October 20, 1970?
There are 177 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 20, 1970?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 20, 1970.
October 20, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 20, 1970:
- Patrick Wymark
Actor (skull tomb of ligeia), died at 44.
- Stefano Pascolini
- Ted Lewis (Kid)
What famous deaths happened on October 20th?
Famous deaths on October 20th:
![Burt Lancaster]()
Burt LancasterActor elmer gantry dies at 80 from a heart attack.
![Joel McCrea]()
Joel McCreaAmerican actor, with over 100 films, who began his career as a horse-wrangler in westerns.
![Jack Elam]()
Jack ElamAmerican actor in films such as "the sundowners," kismet, and gunfight at the o.k.
![Jane Wyatt]()
Jane WyattAmerican singer and actress (d. 2006).
![Anthony Quayle]()
Anthony QuayleEngland, united kingdom -- actor.
![Michael Massee]()
Michael MasseeAmerican actor (b. 1952)[55].
![Eberhard Feik]()
Eberhard FeikGerman actor (tatort) dies at 50.
![Basil Radford]()
Basil RadfordActor (whisky galore dead of night), is killed at 55.
- Junko Tabei
Japanese female mountaineer is the first to climb mount everest.
- Lynard Skynard
Lead vocalist of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 20th
October 20, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 20, 1970:
- October 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- French Republican Calendar - Orge (Barley) Day, twenty-ninth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Bahá'f Faith - Holy Day - the Báb
October 20, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 20, 1970 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 19th and October 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 20, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 20, 1970 was I'll Be There by Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.
October 20, 1970: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 20, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 19th and October 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Jackson 5 - I'll Be There
- Neil Diamond - Cracklin' Rosie
- Sugarloaf - Green-Eyed Lady
- Carpenters - We've Only Just Begun
- Free - All Right Now
October 20, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 20, 1970 was Band Of Gold by Freda Payne, according to the music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.
October 20, 1970: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 20, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 19th and October 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Freda Payne - Band Of Gold
- Deep Purple - Black Night
- Desmond Dekker - You Can Get It If You Really Want
- Black Sabbath - Paranoid
- The Tremeloes - Me And My Life
October 20, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 20, 1970 was I'll Be There by Jackson 5, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.
October 20, 1970: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 20, 1970 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 19th and October 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Jackson 5 - I'll Be There
- James Brown - Super Bad (Part 1 & Part 2)
- Charles Wright - Express Yourself
- Four Tops - Still Water (Love)
- Candi Staton - Stand By Your Man
October 20, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 20, 1970 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Phantom Tollbooth
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Chuck Jones, Abe Levitow, Dave Monahan
Starring: Butch Patrick, Hans Conried, Mel Blanc, Daws Butler
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
Scrooge
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Ronald Neame
Starring: Albert Finney, Alec Guinness, Edith Evans, Kenneth More
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
Trog
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Freddie Francis
Starring: Joan Crawford, Michael Gough, Bernard Kay, Kim Braden
October 20, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 20, 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:
Timeslip
Release year: 1970
Written by: James Boswell, Ruth Boswell
Starring: Cheryl Burfield, Spencer Banks, Denis Quilley, Iris Russell
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
UFO
Release year: 1970
Written by: Gerry Anderson, Sylvia Anderson
Starring: Ed Bishop, Dolores Mantez, Michael Billington, Ayshea Brough
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Josie and the Pussycats
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Harry Elfont
October 20, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 20, 1970 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Islands In The Stream
By: Ernest Hemingway
A LATER CLASSIC FROM AMERICA’S PREMIER FICTION WRTER. First published in 1970, nine year after Hemingway's passing, this story is about an artist and adventurer, much like Hemingway.
Papillon
By: Henri Charriere
Henri Charriere was referred to as "Papillon" for his butterfly tattoo on his chest. He was convicted in Paris of a murder he didn't commit in 1931.
The French Lieutenant'S Woman
By: John Fowles
The French Lieutenant's Woman, John Fowles's most loved and bestselling work internationally, is a masterful feat of seductive storytelling. It effectively reinvents the Victorian novel.
Inside The Third Reich
By: Albert Speer
Speer, Hitler's Minister of Armaments and War Production, is brutally incarcerated. He was the man who kept Germany armed and the war machine going even after Hitler's mythology had died.
The Wall Street Jungle
By: Richard Ney
The Wall Street Jungle [January 1, 1970] Ney Richard... B00005X4AX
Who was the US President on October 20, 1970?
On October 20, 1970 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 20, 1970?
On October 20, 1970 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 20, 1970?
On October 20, 1970 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 20th?
October 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of October. 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 October 20th, such as:
- 2018 - After a rafting accident in a swollen river, four americans are killed in costa rica.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqa (2017): the syrian democratic forces announce "total liberation of raqa", previously isil's capital.
- 2016 - Turkish military intervention in the syrian civil war: turkish jets hit kurdish-led syrian democratic forces (sdf) militia with 26 airstrikes in three recently-captured-from-isil villages west of al-bab and northeast of aleppo. according to the turkish general staff, 160-200 people have been killed. the syrian observatory for human rights reports that 11 people were killed and many more were injured. (reuters),
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 October 1970?
October 1970 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
