What happened on Friday May 01, 1970?

Here's what happened on May 01, 1970:

• Nixon Announces Cambodian Campaign U.S. President Richard Nixon announced a controversial military expansion of the Vietnam War, declaring that U.S. and South Vietnamese forces would attack Vietnamese communist troops in Cambodia, a neutral country. This decision sparked widespread protests across the United States and escalated tensions surrounding the Vietnam War.
• Seattle Anti-War Protests Approximately 1,000 anti-war protesters marched in downtown Seattle, demonstrating against U.S. involvement in Cambodia and mourning the Kent State student killings. The protest turned confrontational, with two windows broken and nine arrests. Police used clubs to control the crowd, highlighting the intense social tensions of the era.
• Death of Korean Crown Prince Yi Eun Yi Eun, Crown Prince of Korea, passed away at the age of 73. He was a significant figure in Korean royal history during a tumultuous period of Japanese colonial rule and national transformation.

Events in 1970

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

Magazines from May. 01, 1970

Newspapers from May. 01, 1970

May 01, 1970 was a Friday and it was the 121st day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1970 can also be written as 5/1/1970 in the US and as 1/5/1970 in UK and Europe.

May 01, 1970 in May 1970 calendar

Famous people born on May 01, 1970:

• Pasquale Gravina

  Italian volleyball player who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics with the national men's team.

• Javi Gracia
• Josef Zinnbauer
• Bernard Butler
• Dave Willis

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on May 1st

Famous people died on May 01, 1970:

• Yi Un

  South korean general (d. 1970).

• Ralph Hartley

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on May 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1970 was ABC by The Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

1. The Jackson 5 - ABC
2. The Beatles - Let It Be
3. Norman Greenbaum - Spirit In The Sky
4. The Guess Who - American Woman
5. John Ono Lennon - Instant Karma (We All Shine On)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 01, 1970 was Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

1. Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
2. Dana - All Kinds Of Everything
3. Norman Greenbaum - Spirit In The Sky
4. Andy Williams - Can't Help Falling In Love
5. Mary Hopkin - Knock Knock Who's There

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 01, 1970 was Turn Back The Hands Of Time by Tyrone Davis, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

1. Tyrone Davis - Turn Back The Hands Of Time
2. Jackson 5 - ABC
3. Gladys Knight And The Pips - You Need Love Like I Do (Don't You)
4. The Moments - Love On A Two-Way Street
5. The Supremes - Up The Ladder To The Roof

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 01, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 03:43 am and setting at 04:50 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 21, 1970 while the next full moon would come on May 21, 1970.

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Your place in the Universe on May 01, 1970

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Someone born on May 01, 1970 is:

55 years and 13 days old,

or 660 months and 13 days old,

or 2871 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20102 days old,

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

There are 352 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 1st 2026.

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

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

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