What happened on Thursday September 03, 1970?

Here's what happened on September 03, 1970:

• Nixon White House Plumbers Burglarize Psychiatrist's Office The Nixon administration's secret investigative unit, known as the Plumbers, commits a significant breach of ethics by burglarizing the office of Daniel Ellsberg's psychiatrist. Their goal was to find information to discredit Ellsberg, who had released the Pentagon Papers, marking a critical moment in the Watergate scandal.
• Israeli-Palestinian Conflict in Southern Lebanon Israeli military forces engage in a confrontation with Palestinian guerrillas in southern Lebanon, reflecting the ongoing tensions and complex geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East during this period.
• Aeroflot Flight W-4 Tragic Mountain Crash A devastating aviation accident occurs when Aeroflot Flight W-4, a Yak-40 commuter plane, crashes into a mountain near its destination, resulting in the loss of all 21 people on board. The plane struck a 2,300-meter peak while flying at 2,100 meters, highlighting the challenging terrain and navigation risks in the Soviet region.
• Billy Williams Ends Consecutive Game Streak Billy Williams, a professional baseball player, concludes his remarkable National League record of 1,117 consecutive games played, a testament to his durability and consistency in Major League Baseball.
• Indonesian President Suharto Visits Netherlands Indonesian President Suharto makes a diplomatic visit to the Netherlands, likely aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries in the post-colonial era.
• Death of Alan Wilson, Canned Heat Blues Musician Alan Wilson, an influential American blues musician and founding member of the band Canned Heat, passed away. Known for his significant contributions to blues and rock music, Wilson was a key figure in the blues revival of the 1960s.
• Bill Haley & His Comets Decline Australian Tour Rock and roll pioneers Bill Haley & His Comets reject a lucrative $30,000 offer for a 15-date tour of Australia, highlighting the band's selective approach to performance opportunities.

Events in 1970

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

Magazines from Sep. 03, 1970

Newspapers from Sep. 03, 1970

September 03, 1970 was a Thursday and it was the 246th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 03, 1970 can also be written as 9/3/1970 in the US and as 3/9/1970 in UK and Europe.

September 03, 1970 in September 1970 calendar

Famous people born on September 03, 1970:

• Jeremy Glick

  Heroic passenger on United Airlines Flight 93 during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, who helped prevent the plane from reaching...

• Gareth Southgate

  Former professional footballer who currently serves as the manager of the England national football team, leading the team in major...

• George Lynch

  Professional basketball player who played in the NBA for multiple teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, and later became a basketball...

• Eric Sadin
• Maria Bamford
• Stanislav Smirnov

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on September 3rd

Famous people died on September 03, 1970:

• Vince Lombardi

  Iconic NFL coach who transformed the Green Bay Packers and became synonymous with excellence and leadership in American football.

• Alan Wilson

  Influential blues musician known as 'Blind Owl', co-founder of Canned Heat and co-writer of their hit song 'On the Road Again'.

• Vasil Gendov

  Bulgarian actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1891).

• Thor Larsen
• Louella Maxam

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on September 3rd

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 03, 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 03, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 03, 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 3rd is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 03, 1970 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 03, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 08:58 am and setting at 08:44 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 03, 1970 is:

54 years 8 months old,

or 656 months and 11 days old,

or 2853 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19977 days old,

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

There are 112 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 3rd 2025.

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

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

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