What happened today in 1970?

About July 15th, 1970, in brief:

  • Historical events: The ABC television network begins broadcasting the 60-minute comedy TV show 'The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour' in the United States, introducing a new era of satirical television entertainment.
  • Day of the week: July 15th, 1970 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Mama Told Me (Not To Come) by Three Dog Night
  • #1 UK song: In The Summertime by Mungo Jerry
  • Popular movie: Waterloo directed by Sergey Bondarchuk

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