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Wednesday December 23, 1970: on this day
December 23, 1970 was the 357th day of the year 1970, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is December 23, 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 December 23, 1970, who was born and died on December 23, 1970, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 23, 1970, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Sweet Lord by George Harrison), movies (e.g. Borsalino, directed by Jacques Deray), TV series (e.g. Zollfahndung) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 23rd, 1970 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 23, 1970?
- December 23, 1970: What happened on that day?
- December 23, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 23, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 23, 1970?
- December 23, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 23, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
- December 23, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 23, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
- December 23, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 23, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 23, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 23, 1970?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 23, 1970?
- Who was the Pope on December 23, 1970?
What day of the week was December 23, 1970?
December 23, 1970 was a Wednesday and it was the 357th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 23, 1970 can also be written as 12/23/1970 in the US and as 23/12/1970 in UK and Europe.
December 23, 1970: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 23, 1970:
- New york world trade center reaches highest point (411 m).
- 7,511th performance of agatha christie's mousetrap (record).
- The north tower of the world trade center in manhattan, new york, new york is topped out at 417 metres (1,368 ft), making it the tallest building in the world.
- The democratic republic of the congo officially becomes a one-party state.
December 23, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd 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 December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 23, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.
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December 23, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 23, 1970 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 December 23, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 02:20 am and setting at 01:13 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 12, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Jan 11, 1971.
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Who was born on December 23, 1970?
Famous people born on December 23, 1970:
- Shannon Bream
Shannon Bream is a journalist known for her work at Fox News.
- Rob Bell
Christian author and speaker known for 'Love Wins'.
- Donnell Rawlings
Comedian and journalist who gained fame on Chappelle's Show.
- Catriona Le May Doan
Canadian speed skater, two-time Olympic champion.
- Karine Polwart
Scottish singer-songwriter/guitarist (the burns unit malinky & the fruit tree foundation).
- Raymont Harris
Nfl running back (chicago bears).
- Ted Cruz
Politician.
- Shannon Noelle DePuy in Lynchburg
Virginia, usa; miss virginia-america (1991-top 10).
- Holly Samos
British radio presenter.
- Catriona Doan
Canadian speed skater and sportscaster.
- Kimberly Ann Cooley in Grand Forks
North dakota, usa; miss america north dakota (1996).
- Anatole Taubman
- Naked Cowboy
- Fabio Spagnoli
- Luciano Scarpa
- Romary Rifka
Whose famous birthday is on December 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 23rd:
![Corey Haim]()
Corey HaimCorey Haim was a Canadian actor known for his roles in 1980s films like 'The Lost Boys'.
![Estella Warren]()
Estella WarrenCanadian actress and model.
![Marie Bell]()
Marie BellFrom 1924 to 1973, french actresses on the screen.
![Donna Tartt]()
Donna TarttAmerican author.
![Joan Severance]()
Joan SeveranceAmerican model actress and producer.
![Finn Wolfhard]()
Finn WolfhardFinn Wolfhard is a Canadian actor known for his role in Stranger Things and co-founder of the production company, Sun MGMT.
![Robert Bly]()
Robert BlyAmerican poet, translator and editor.
![Esther Phillips]()
Esther PhillipsAmerican singer best known for her r&b vocals.
![Harry Shearer]()
Harry ShearerAmerican actor, director, and satirical writer.
![Elizabeth Hartman]()
Elizabeth HartmanActress (fixer patch of blue, patch of blue), is killed at 45.
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December 23, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 53 years 4 months old,
or 640 months and 3 days old,
or 2783 weeks and 2 days old,
or 19483 days old,
if you were born on December 23, 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 December 23, 1970?
There are 241 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 1970?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 23, 1970.
December 23, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 23, 1970:
- Aleksander Warma
Estonian lieutenant and politician, prime minister of estonia in exile (b. 1890).
- Charles Ruggles
American actor (born 1886).
- Giuseppe Frignani
What famous deaths happened on December 23rd?
Famous deaths on December 23rd:
![Jack Webb]()
Jack WebbAmerican actor who appeared in films such as "sunset blvd.
![Charlie Drake]()
Charlie DrakeBritish comic (plank rhubarb rhubarb splish splash).
![Billy Barty]()
Billy BartyAmerican actor and singer (d.2000).
![Patric Knowles]()
Patric KnowlesEnglish actor (b. 1911).
- Truda White
Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.
- Emmilia Plater
Polish-Lithuanian revolutionary and military leader.
- Yussef Lateef
Yussef Lateef was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist and composer who was a pioneer of world music.
- Venida Browning
Renowned jazz singer and performer during the mid-20th century.
- Earmon Hubbard
American track and field athlete who set a world record in the long jump.
- John Chamberlain
Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.
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December 23, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 23, 1970:
- Festivus (from sitcom Seinfeld)
- Oaxaca - Night of the Radishes
- Secular humanism (American) - HumanLight observed
- R.C. Saints - John Cantius ; Thorlac Thorhallsson, patron saint of Iceland
- Sweden - Birthday of Queen Silvia, an official flag day
- Japan - The Emperor's Birthday - Birthday of Akihito, the current Emperor of Japan
- Roman festivals - Larentalia, a festival in honor of Larenta
- Ancient Latvia - Ziemassvetki held
December 23, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 23, 1970 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 21st and December 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 23, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 1970 was My Sweet Lord by George Harrison, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.
December 23, 1970: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 23, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- George Harrison - My Sweet Lord
- The 5th Dimension - One Less Bell To Answer
- Smokey Robinson - The Tears Of A Clown
- Dawn - Knock Three Times
- Santana - Black Magic Woman
December 23, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 23, 1970 was I Hear You Knocking by Dave Edmunds, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.
December 23, 1970: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 23, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Dave Edmunds - I Hear You Knocking
- McGuinness Flint - When I'm Dead And Gone
- Neil Diamond - Cracklin' Rosie
- Glen Campbell - It's Only Make Believe
- Jimi Hendrix Experience - Voodoo Chile
December 23, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 23, 1970 was Stoned Love by The Supremes, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.
December 23, 1970: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 23, 1970 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Supremes - Stoned Love
- King Floyd - Groove Me
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - If I Were Your Woman
- Chairman Of The Board - Pay To The Piper
- Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - The Tears Of A Clown
December 23, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 23, 1970 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
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
Rio Lobo
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Howard Hawks
Starring: John Wayne, Jorge Rivero, Jennifer O'Neill, Jack Elam
Country: United States of America
I Drink Your Blood
Release year: 1970
Directed by: David E. Durston
Starring: Bhaskar Roy Chowdhury, Jadin Wong, Rhonda Fultz, George Patterson
December 23, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 23, 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:
Zollfahndung
Release year: 1970
Kleiner König Kalle Wirsch
Release year: 1970
Doppelgänger
Release year: 1970
Starring: Manuel Kanseas, Angelo Kanseas, Maria Körber, Robert Dietl
December 23, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 23, 1970 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Secret Woman
By: Victoria Holt
Victoria Holt, the Queen of Gothic Romance, has sold over 100 million copies. "I will be back," he stated. "Perhaps you are thinking sooner than you think. "He
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.
A White House Diary
By: Lady Bird Johnson
Original publication in 1970. A White House Diary, Lady Bird Johnson's intimate behind-the scenes account of Lyndon Johnson’s presidency, November 22, 1963 to January 20, 1969.
Who was the US President on December 23, 1970?
On December 23, 1970 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 23, 1970?
On December 23, 1970 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 23, 1970?
On December 23, 1970 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 23rd?
December 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of December. 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 December 23rd, such as:
- 2018 - Drone incident at gatwick airport: two people were arrested by police just two days before and released without charge.
- 2017 - 2017 pacific typhoon season: tropical storm tembin: in the philippines, more than 200 people have been killed by floods and mudslides triggered by severe tropic storm vinta.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: more than 100 syrian army pows were reportedly found in east aleppo, the last rebel-held territory. they claim that they were executed by rebel forces.
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 December 1970?
December 1970 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
