What happened on Thursday July 02, 1970?

About July 2nd, 1970, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Conservative Party commenced its rule in the House of Commons following the traditional State Opening of Parliament by Queen Elizabeth II, marking a significant moment in British political governance.
  • Day of the week: July 2nd, 1970 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: The Love You Save by The Jackson 5
  • #1 UK song: In The Summertime by Mungo Jerry
  • Popular movie: Waterloo directed by Sergey Bondarchuk

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July 02, 1970: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 02, 1970:

  • Conservative Party Parliamentary Session Begins The Conservative Party commenced its rule in the House of Commons following the traditional State Opening of Parliament by Queen Elizabeth II, marking a significant moment in British political governance.
  • First Boeing 747 Lands in Amsterdam and Brussels A historic moment in aviation as the first Boeing 747 wide-body aircraft successfully landed in Amsterdam and Brussels, marking a significant milestone in international air travel and transportation technology.
  • Monie Love Born Monie Love, a notable English rapper and disc jockey, was born, who would later become an influential figure in the hip-hop music scene.
  • Yankees' Horace Clarke Breaks Up No-Hitter New York Yankees player Horace Clarke remarkably broke up a potential no-hitter in the 9th inning for the third time in 28 days, showcasing his persistent batting skills.
  • Earthquake near Sivas, Turkey A moderate magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck the region of Sivas, Turkey, causing potential local disruptions and geological activity.

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

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What day of the week was July 02, 1970?


July 02, 1970 was a Thursday and it was the 183rd day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 02, 1970 can also be written as 7/2/1970 in the US and as 2/7/1970 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 02, 1970?


Famous people born on July 02, 1970:

  • Monie Love

    English rapper and prominent member of the Native Tongues collective, known for her influential hip-hop contributions in the late 1980s and...

  • Amy Weber
  • Scott Aukerman
  • Detlef Soost

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July 02, 1970: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 02, 1970:

  • Jessie Street

    Australian suffragette and feminist (b. 1889).

  • Osiride Brovedani
  • Alice Cocéa
  • Philipp Müller-Gebhard

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July 02, 1970: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 02, 1970 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 29th and July 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 02, 1970 was The Love You Save by The Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week June 29th and July 5th.

  1. - The Love You Save youtube
  2. - Mama Told Me (Not To Come) youtube
  3. - Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today) youtube
  4. - The Long And Winding Road youtube
  5. - Hitchin' A Ride youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 02, 1970 was In The Summertime by Mungo Jerry, according to the music chart for the week June 29th and July 5th.

  1. - In The Summertime youtube
  2. - Yellow River youtube
  3. - Groovin' With Mr Bloe youtube
  4. - All Right Now youtube
  5. - Back Home youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 02, 1970 was The Love You Save by Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week June 29th and July 5th.

  1. - The Love You Save
  2. - Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today) youtube
  3. - Spirit In The Dark/The Thrill Is Gone
  4. - Steal Away
  5. - Check Out Your Mind
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July 02, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 2nd is Cancer.

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

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

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July 02, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 02, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:05 am and setting at 09:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 19, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Jul 18, 1970.

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How old is someone born on July 02, 1970?


Someone born on July 02, 1970 is:

54 years 10 months old,

or 658 months and 12 days old,

or 2862 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20040 days old,

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

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

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