What happened on Sunday February 01, 1970?

Here's what happened on February 01, 1970:

• Argentina's Worst Railroad Disaster A catastrophic train collision near Buenos Aires, Argentina resulted in 236 fatalities and 360 injuries. The high-speed luxury train 'La Mixta' collided with a stalled commuter train 25 miles north of Buenos Aires. The accident occurred due to a lack of warning signals, with the luxury train traveling at 65 miles per hour and striking a crowded commuter train with approximately 1,000 passengers.
• Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees Ford Frick, Earle Combs, and Jesse Haines were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Special Veterans Committee, recognizing their significant contributions to the sport.
• West Germany and USSR Sign Gas Contract A significant economic agreement was reached between West Germany and the Soviet Union for a natural gas supply contract, highlighting the economic cooperation during the Cold War era.
• Alfred Rényi, Hungarian Mathematician Dies Alfred Rényi, a prominent Hungarian mathematician known for his work in probability theory and number theory, passed away. Rényi was a significant contributor to mathematical research in the 20th century.
• WMAA TV Channel 29 Begins Broadcasting WMAA TV channel 29 in Jackson, Mississippi, a PBS affiliate, commenced its broadcasting operations, expanding media access in the region.

Events in 1970

February 01, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 01, 1970

Newspapers from Feb. 01, 1970

February 01, 1970 was a Sunday and it was the 32nd day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 01, 1970 can also be written as 2/1/1970 in the US and as 1/2/1970 in UK and Europe.

February 01, 1970 in February 1970 calendar

Famous people born on February 01, 1970:

• Malik Sealy

  Professional NBA player for the Minnesota Timberwolves who tragically died in a car accident at the age of 30.

• Vincent Rolland
• David Ekerot

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on February 1st

Famous people died on February 01, 1970:

• Alfréd Rényi

  Prominent Hungarian mathematician known for significant contributions to probability theory and academic research.

• Dolly Sisters
• Eugène Christophe

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on February 1st

February 01, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 01, 1970 was I Want You Back by The Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

1. The Jackson 5 - I Want You Back
2. The Shocking Blue - Venus
3. B.J. Thomas - Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head
4. Led Zeppelin - Whole Lotta Love
5. Tom Jones - Without Love (There Is Nothing)

February 01, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 01, 1970 was Two Little Boys by Rolf Harris, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

1. Rolf Harris - Two Little Boys
2. Kenny Rogers & The First Edition - Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town
3. Elvis Presley - Suspicious Minds
4. Bobbie Gentry & Glen Campbell - All I Have To Do Is Dream
5. The Cuff Links - Tracy

February 01, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 01, 1970 was I Want You Back by Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

1. Jackson 5 - I Want You Back
2. Diana Ross & The Supremes - Someday We'll Be Together
3. Sly & The Family Stone - Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin/Everybody Is A Star
4. The Temptations - Psychedelic Shack
5. B.B. King - The Thrill Is Gone

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 1st is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 01, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 01, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 01, 1970 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 01, 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 February 01, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 02:52 am and setting at 12:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 22, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Feb 21, 1970.

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Your place in the Universe on February 01, 1970

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Someone born on February 01, 1970 is:

55 years 3 months old,

or 663 months and 13 days old,

or 2884 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20191 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 01, 1970?

There are 263 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 01, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 01, 1970.

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