What happened on Thursday January 01, 1970?

Here's what happened on January 01, 1970:

• Unix Time Epoch Begins The defined beginning of Unix time, a standardized time measurement system used in computer systems worldwide, is established at 00:00:00 UTC on January 1, 1970.
• Okinawa Reversion Agreement The United States and Japan sign an historic agreement returning Okinawa to Japanese control, marking a significant diplomatic milestone in post-World War II relations.
• National Environmental Policy Act U.S. President Richard M. Nixon signs the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) into law, establishing the first comprehensive environmental protection legislation of the 1970s.
• Band of Gypsys Live Album Recording Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Miles, and Billy Cox record a live performance at the Fillmore East, creating the album 'Band of Gypsys', which would be the last Hendrix album released before his death.
• Yunnan Earthquake Disaster A devastating earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 strikes Yunnan, China, resulting in at least 15,621 confirmed fatalities, making it a significant natural disaster.
• All My Children Debut The first episode of the iconic American soap opera 'All My Children' is broadcast on the ABC television network, launching a long-running and influential television series.
• National League Leadership Change Charles "Chub" Feeney succeeds Warren Giles as president of Major League Baseball's National League, taking over after Giles' 18-year tenure and preparing to serve his own 16-year term.

Events in 1970

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

Magazines from Jan. 01, 1970

Newspapers from Jan. 01, 1970

January 01, 1970 was a Thursday and it was the 1st day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

January 01, 1970 in January 1970 calendar

Famous people born on January 01, 1970:

• Eamonn Walker
• Marie Payen
• Patrick Mille

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on January 1st

Famous people died on January 01, 1970:

• Eduard von Borsody
• Howard Scott
• Hans Wentorf
• Werner Kuhnt

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on January 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 1970 was Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head by B.J. Thomas, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

1. B.J. Thomas - Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head
2. Peter, Paul and Mary - Leaving on A Jet Plane
3. Diana Ross and the Supremes - Someday We'll Be Together
4. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Down On The Corner
5. Steam - Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 01, 1970 was Two Little Boys by Rolf Harris, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 1970 was Someday We'll Be Together by Diana Ross & The Supremes, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

1. Diana Ross & The Supremes - Someday We'll Be Together
2. Jackson 5 - I Want You Back
3. James Brown - Ain't It Funky Now (Part 1)
4. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - These Eyes
5. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Friendship Train

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

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 January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

Discover the personality of January born.

Unlock the Mysteries of January 01, 1970! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

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

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

Discover the Dog personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on January 01, 1970 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 01, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 12:26 am and setting at 12:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 23, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Jan 22, 1970.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in January 1970

Your place in the Universe on January 01, 1970

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on January 01, 1970 is:

55 years 4 months old,

or 664 months and 13 days old,

or 2888 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20222 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

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

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

There are 232 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 1st 2026.

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 January 01, 1970?

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

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.