What happened on Sunday March 01, 1970?

Here's what happened on March 01, 1970:

• Rhodesian White Government Declares Independence from Britain The white minority government of Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) unilaterally declares independence from the United Kingdom, escalating racial tensions and political conflict in the region.
• Austrian Parliamentary Election Bruno Kreisky's Social Democratic Party wins the Austrian parliamentary election, ushering in a significant period of social democratic governance in Austria.
• End of US Commercial Whale Hunting The United States officially terminates commercial whaling operations, a crucial milestone in marine conservation and environmental protection efforts.
• Bobby Orr NHL Milestone Boston Bruins defenseman Bobby Orr becomes the first defenseman in NHL history to score 25 goals in a season during a 3-1 victory against the St. Louis Blues.
• Atje Keulen-Deelstra Becomes World Champion Speed Skater Dutch speed skater Atje Keulen-Deelstra wins the Women's All-round World Championship, showcasing the Netherlands' dominance in winter sports.
• Shaun Pollock Birth South African cricketer Shaun Pollock is born, who would become a prominent figure in international cricket.
• Jason Brock Birth American writer Jason Brock is born, who would later contribute to literature.

Events in 1970

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

Magazines from Mar. 01, 1970

Newspapers from Mar. 01, 1970

March 01, 1970 was a Sunday and it was the 60th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 01, 1970 can also be written as 3/1/1970 in the US and as 1/3/1970 in UK and Europe.

March 01, 1970 in March 1970 calendar

Famous people born on March 01, 1970:

• Miho Nakayama

  Prominent Japanese actress and pop idol who was extremely popular in the 1980s and 1990s, known for her successful music and acting career.

• Yolanda Griffith

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on March 1st

Famous people died on March 01, 1970:

• Christian Thomas Elvey

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on March 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 01, 1970 was Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

1. Simon and Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
2. Sly & the Family Stone - Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
3. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Travelin' Band
4. Eddie Holman - Hey There Lonely Girl
5. The Guess Who - No Time

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 01, 1970 was Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Grows) by Edison Lighthouse, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

1. Edison Lighthouse - Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Grows)
2. Canned Heat - Let's Work Together
3. Peter Paul & Mary - Leavin' On A Jet Plane
4. Lee Marvin - Wand'rin' Star
5. The Jackson Five - I Want You Back

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 01, 1970 was Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin/Everybody Is A Star by Sly & The Family Stone, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

1. Sly & The Family Stone - Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin/Everybody Is A Star
2. The Temptations - Psychedelic Shack
3. The Delfonics - Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)
4. Brook Benton - Rainy Night In Georgia
5. Rufus Thomas - Do The Funky Chicken

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 1st is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 01, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 01:49 am and setting at 11:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 21, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Mar 23, 1970.

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Your place in the Universe on March 01, 1970

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Someone born on March 01, 1970 is:

55 years 2 months old,

or 662 months and 13 days old,

or 2880 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20163 days old,

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

There are 291 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 1st 2026.

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

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

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