Thursday December 31, 1970: on this day
About December 31st, 1970, in brief:
- Historical events: Congress authorizes Eisenhower dollar coin
- Day of the week: December 31st, 1970 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Anthony Hopkins, Tim Matheson
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: My Sweet Lord by George Harrison
- #1 UK song: I Hear You Knocking by Dave Edmunds
- Popular movie: Borsalino directed by Jacques Deray
More about December 31st, 1970? See below for more news and curiosities on December 31st, 1970.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 31, 1970?
- December 31, 1970: What happened on that day?
- December 31, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 31, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 31, 1970?
- How old is someone born on December 31, 1970?
- December 31, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
- December 31, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 31, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
- December 31, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 31, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 31, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 31, 1970?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1970?
- Who was the Pope on December 31, 1970?
What day of the week was December 31, 1970?
December 31, 1970 was a Thursday and it was the 365th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 31, 1970 can also be written as 12/31/1970 in the US and as 31/12/1970 in UK and Europe.
December 31, 1970: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 31, 1970:
- Congress authorizes eisenhower dollar coin
- Paul mccartney files a lawsuit to dissolve the beatles.
- President allende nationalizes chilean coal mines.
- Us president richard nixon signs the bank holding act legislation creating the eisenhower dollar coin, and removing the last silver from circulating coins (kennedy half dollars).
- The first regional technical colleges open in ireland.
- Sada abe, japanese former prostitute and later actress, disappears.
- The sweet track, the world's oldest engineered roadway, is discovered in england.
- Alvin toffler publishes his book ''future shock''.
- Sammlung zeitgenössischer kunst der bundesrepublik deutschland
December 31, 1970: What were the magazines covers that day?
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December 31, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st 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 31, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.
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December 31, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 31, 1970 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 31, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 09:46 am and setting at 09:51 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 31, 1970?
Famous people born on December 31, 1970:
- Chandra West
Canadian actress.
- Bryon Russell
American basketball player.
- Carlos Morales Quintana
Spanish-danish architect and sailor.
- Danny McNamara
English singer-songwriter (embrace).
- Jorjão
Brazilian footballer.
- Dunstan Anderson NFL defensive end (Miami Dolphins
New orleans saints, rhein fire).
- Dan Howe
Kingston, ontario -- canoeist (1996 olympics).
- Edwin Huizinga Dutch soccer player (SC Heerenveen
Emmen).
- Michel Brunet in Gatineau
Qutbec, canada; ice dancer (1996 canadians-second).
- Jorge da Costa Silva
Brazilian footballer.
- Carlos Quintana
Spanish-danish architect, sailor.
- Víctor Torres Mestre
- Driss Benzekri
- Glenn Kotche
- Louise Rickard
Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:
- Anthony Hopkins
Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.
- Tim Matheson
American actor, tv and film star.
- Val Kilmer
American actor, writer and musician.
- John Denver
American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.
- Ben Kingsley
An english actor.
- Sarah Miles
British actress, first recognized in u.s.
- Joey McIntyre
American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".
- Bebe Neuwirth
American singer, actress, and dancer.
- Joe Dallesandro
American actor, model, and 'warhol star.
- Barbara Carrera
Nicaraguan model and actress.
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How old is someone born on December 31, 1970?
Someone born on December 31, 1970 is:
53 years 5 months old,
or 641 months and 5 days old,
or 2787 weeks and 6 days old,
or 19515 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1970?
There are 209 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1970?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 31, 1970.
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December 31, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 31, 1970:
- Alif Laila
Alif Laila was a renowned Urdu poet known for her lyrical and introspective poems.
- Rishon Lezion
Rishon Lezion was a pioneering entrepreneur who founded one of the first modern cities in Israel.
- Nowell Curie
Nowell Curie was a renowned journalist who covered major events in the early 20th century.
- Guenevere Saunders
Guenevere Saunders was a renowned British painter known for her impressionistic landscapes and portraits.
- Elsye Warnick
Elsye Warnick was a renowned American painter known for her vibrant and impressionistic landscapes.
- Sabirin Nuri
Sabirin Nuri was a renowned Turkish painter known for his vibrant and expressive landscapes.
- Elzina Bates
Elzina Bates was a pioneering African-American educator who dedicated her life to improving educational opportunities for underprivileged...
- Estellar Solomons
Estellar Solomons was a renowned South African painter known for her vibrant and expressive landscapes.
- Saharah Kawakib
Saharah Kawakib was a renowned Arabic poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
- Loriene Niedecker
Renowned poet associated with the Objectivist movement.
- Leston Emerson
Leston Emerson was a renowned American essayist who explored themes of identity, culture, and social justice.
- Pura Uña Sarthou
Pura Uña Sarthou was a Spanish poet and playwright who made significant contributions to the literary landscape of Spain.
- Alisse Monet
French painter known for her impressionist landscapes and still life paintings.
- Isador Cheyette
Founder of the Cheyette Clothing Company, a successful apparel manufacturer.
- Iline Grumberg
Iline Grumberg was a French painter known for her vibrant and expressive landscapes.
- Ellamay Ware
Ellamay Ware was a pioneering educator who dedicated her life to improving educational opportunities for underprivileged children.
- Gardiner Lapham
Gardiner Lapham was an American journalist and author who worked for various publications, including The New York Times and The Saturday...
- Alexine Leontine
Alexine Leontine was a French journalist and author who reported on social and political issues.
- Jabes Raboy
Jabes Raboy was a French painter and illustrator known for his surrealistic and fantastical works.
- Hildagarde Thorell
Swedish painter known for her portraits and landscapes.
What famous deaths happened on December 31st?
Famous deaths on December 31st:
- Betty White
American actress.
- James Avery
James avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.
- Wayne Rogers
Wayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.
- Woody Strode
Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.
- Billie Dove
American actress (born in 1903).
- Wesley Addy
Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).
- Edward Herrmann
American actor (d. 2014).
- Kader Khan
Indian actor (b. 1937).
- William Christopher
American actor and singer (d. 2016).
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December 31, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 31, 1970:
- New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
December 31, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 31, 1970 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 28th and January 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 31, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1970 was My Sweet Lord by George Harrison, according to the music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.
December 31, 1970: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 31, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 28th and January 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- George Harrison - My Sweet Lord
- The 5th Dimension - One Less Bell To Answer
- Dawn - Knock Three Times
- Smokey Robinson - The Tears Of A Clown
- Santana - Black Magic Woman
December 31, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1970 was I Hear You Knocking by Dave Edmunds, according to the music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.
December 31, 1970: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 31, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 28th and January 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Dave Edmunds - I Hear You Knocking
- Clive Dunn - Grandad
- McGuinness Flint - When I'm Dead And Gone
- T Rex - Ride A White Swan
- Neil Diamond - Cracklin' Rosie
December 31, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1970 was Groove Me by King Floyd, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.
December 31, 1970: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 31, 1970 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 28th and January 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- King Floyd - Groove Me
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - If I Were Your Woman
- The Supremes - Stoned Love
- Chairman Of The Board - Pay To The Piper
- Aretha Franklin - Border Song (Holy Moses)/You And Me
December 31, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 31, 1970 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 31, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 31, 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:
December 31, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 31, 1970 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on December 31, 1970?
On December 31, 1970 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1970?
On December 31, 1970 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 31, 1970?
On December 31, 1970 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 31st?
December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
- 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),
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.