What happened on Friday July 03, 1970?

Here's what happened on July 03, 1970:

• Falls Curfew Begins in Belfast The Troubles escalated as the British Army imposed a curfew in the Falls Road area of Belfast, Northern Ireland. This marked a significant moment of tension in the long-standing conflict between nationalist and unionist communities.
• Dan-Air Flight 1903 Crash in Spain A tragic aviation disaster occurred when Dan-Air Flight 1903 crashed into the Les Agudes mountain in the Montseny Massif near Arbúcies, Catalonia, Spain. All 112 passengers and crew were killed in this devastating accident, marking one of the deadliest aviation incidents of 1970.
• French Nuclear Test at Mururoa Atoll The French Army conducted a massive 914-kiloton thermonuclear device detonation at the Mururoa Atoll. This was their fourth and largest nuclear test, demonstrating France's nuclear capabilities during the Cold War era.
• American Top 40 Radio Show Debuts Casey Kasem launched the iconic music countdown show 'American Top 40' on five U.S. radio stations, which would go on to become a cultural phenomenon in music broadcasting.
• Honor America Day in Washington, D.C. Legendary comedian Bob Hope and other entertainers gathered in Washington, D.C. for 'Honor America Day', a nonpartisan celebration of national unity and patriotism.
• Notable Births: Teemu Selänne and Audra McDonald Two significant personalities were born: Teemu Selänne, the legendary Finnish ice hockey player known as 'The Finnish Flash', and Audra McDonald, a six-time Tony Award-winning American stage actress.
• Wimbledon Women's Tennis Championship Margaret Smith defeated King in the 77th Wimbledon Women's Tennis Championship, showcasing her exceptional tennis skills.
• California Angels No-Hitter Clyde Wright of the California Angels pitched a remarkable no-hitter against the Oakland Athletics, winning 8-0.
• Asteroid Discovery L Chernykh discovered asteroid #3702, contributing to astronomical research.

Events in 1970

July 03, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 03, 1970

Newspapers from Jul. 03, 1970

July 03, 1970 was a Friday and it was the 184th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 03, 1970 can also be written as 7/3/1970 in the US and as 3/7/1970 in UK and Europe.

July 03, 1970 in July 1970 calendar

Famous people born on July 03, 1970:

• Audra McDonald

  Six-time Tony Award-winning actress and soprano, renowned for her exceptional performances in musical theater and opera.

• Teemu Selänne

  Finnish ice hockey legend known as 'The Finnish Flash', who played in the NHL and is considered one of the greatest European players in...

• Scott Aukerman

  Comedian, writer, and podcast host known for 'Comedy Bang! Bang!' and his significant influence in alternative comedy.

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on July 3rd

Famous people died on July 03, 1970:

• Van Cleave

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on July 3rd

July 03, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 03, 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 Jackson 5 - The Love You Save
2. Three Dog Night - Mama Told Me (Not To Come)
3. The Temptations - Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today)
4. The Beatles - The Long And Winding Road
5. Vanity Fare - Hitchin' A Ride

July 03, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 03, 1970 was In The Summertime by Mungo Jerry, according to the music chart for the week June 29th and July 5th.

1. Mungo Jerry - In The Summertime
2. Christie - Yellow River
3. Mr Bloe - Groovin' With Mr Bloe
4. Free - All Right Now
5. England World Cup Squad - Back Home

July 03, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 03, 1970 was The Love You Save by Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week June 29th and July 5th.

1. Jackson 5 - The Love You Save
2. The Temptations - Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today)
3. Aretha Franklin with The Dixie Flyers - Spirit In The Dark/The Thrill Is Gone
4. Johnnie Taylor - Steal Away
5. The Impressions - Check Out Your Mind

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 3rd is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 03, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 03, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 03, 1970 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 03, 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 03, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:02 am and setting at 09:37 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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Someone born on July 03, 1970 is:

54 years 10 months old,

or 658 months and 11 days old,

or 2862 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20039 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 03, 1970?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 03, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 03, 1970.

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