What happened on Thursday April 02, 1970?

Here's what happened on April 02, 1970:

• Massachusetts Challenges Vietnam War Participation Governor Francis W. Sargent signed a landmark 'War Bill' challenging the constitutionality of mandatory individual participation in the Vietnam War, making Massachusetts the first U.S. state to legally contest the war's draft requirements.
• Qatar Gains Independence from Britain Qatar officially gained independence from British colonial rule, marking a significant milestone in its national sovereignty and transition to self-governance.
• Meghalaya Gains Autonomous Status within Assam Meghalaya was granted autonomous state status within the Indian state of Assam, representing an important step in the region's administrative and political development.
• 52nd Annual New York Automobile Show Showcases Innovative Prototypes The prestigious New York Automobile Show featured groundbreaking mid-engine prototype vehicles from major American manufacturers. Chevrolet unveiled the experimental XP-882 Corvette with a transverse mid-engine design, while Ford displayed its Pantera and American Motors showcased the AMX/3, signaling a period of innovative automotive engineering.
• Historic Mountaineering Attempt on Annapurna I's South Face Two mountaineers initiated an ambitious ascent of the south face of Annapurna I, attempting what was considered the highest and most challenging wall climb in the world at that time, pushing the boundaries of alpine exploration and human endurance.

Events in 1970

April 02, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 02, 1970

Newspapers from Apr. 02, 1970

April 02, 1970 was a Thursday and it was the 92nd day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 02, 1970 can also be written as 4/2/1970 in the US and as 2/4/1970 in UK and Europe.

April 02, 1970 in April 1970 calendar

Famous people born on April 02, 1970:

• Brad Meltzer

  Bestselling American novelist known for thriller and mystery books, also a comic book writer and television host.

• Sung Hi Lee

  Korean-American model and actress who gained popularity in the 1990s and early 2000s.

• Dag Bjørndalen

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on April 2nd

April 02, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 02, 1970 was Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.

1. Simon and Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
2. The Beatles - Let It Be
3. John Ono Lennon - Instant Karma (We All Shine On)
4. The Jackson 5 - ABC
5. Edison Lighthouse - Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)

April 02, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 02, 1970 was Wand'rin' Star by Lee Marvin, according to the music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.

1. Lee Marvin - Wand'rin' Star
2. Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
3. The Jackson Five - I Want You Back
4. The Beatles - Let It Be
5. Pickettywitch - That Same Old Feeling

April 02, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 02, 1970 was ABC by Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.

1. Jackson 5 - ABC
2. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - Gotta Hold On To This Feeling
3. Aretha Franklin - Call Me
4. James Brown - It's A New Day (Part 1) & (Part 2)
5. Little Sister - You're The One-Part II

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 2nd is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 02, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 02, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 02, 1970 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 02, 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 April 02, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 03:48 am and setting at 03:40 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 02, 1970

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Someone born on April 02, 1970 is:

55 years 1 month old,

or 661 months and 21 days old,

or 2877 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20140 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 02, 1970?

There are 314 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 02, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 02, 1970.

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