What happened on Wednesday September 02, 1970?

Here's what happened on September 02, 1970:

• NASA Cancels Apollo Moon Missions NASA officially announced the cancellation of two planned Apollo lunar missions: Apollo 15 (which was later re-designated) and Apollo 19, marking a significant reduction in the lunar exploration program.
• Natalia Makarova's Defection Renowned Russian ballerina Natalia Makarova dramatically defected to the West during a Kirov Ballet tour in London, successfully obtaining political asylum and marking a significant cultural moment during the Cold War era.
• First Tennis Tiebreak at Grand Slam The US Open became the first Grand Slam tournament to introduce the tiebreak system to decide sets at 6-6, with players needing to reach 5 points and achieving sudden death at 4-4.

Events in 1970

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

Magazines from Sep. 02, 1970

Newspapers from Sep. 02, 1970

September 02, 1970 was a Wednesday and it was the 245th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 02, 1970 can also be written as 9/2/1970 in the US and as 2/9/1970 in UK and Europe.

September 02, 1970 in September 1970 calendar

Famous people born on September 02, 1970:

• Padma Lakshmi

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• Treach (rapper)

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on September 2nd

Famous people died on September 02, 1970:

• Kiyoshi Hasegawa
• Marie-Pierre Kœnig

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on September 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 02, 1970 was War by Edwin Starr, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.

1. Edwin Starr - War
2. Diana Ross - Ain't No Mountain High Enough
3. Bread - Make It With You
4. Mungo Jerry - In The Summertime
5. Carpenters - (They Long To Be) Close To You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 02, 1970 was The Wonder Of You by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.

1. Elvis Presley - The Wonder Of You
2. Hotlegs - Neanderthal Man
3. The Kinks - Lola
4. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Tears Of A Clown
5. Shirley Bassey - Something

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 02, 1970 was Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours
2. Aretha Franklin with The Dixie Flyers - Don't Play That Song
3. Clarence Carter - Patches
4. James Brown - Get Up (I Feel Like Being Like A) Sex Machine (Part 1)
5. Diana Ross - Ain't No Mountain High Enough

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 2nd is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 02, 1970 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 02, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 07:58 am and setting at 08:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 17, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Sep 15, 1970.

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Someone born on September 02, 1970 is:

54 years 8 months old,

or 656 months and 12 days old,

or 2854 weeks

or 19978 days old,

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

There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 2nd 2025.

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

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

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