What happened on Wednesday March 04, 1970?

Here's what happened on March 04, 1970:

• Black Panthers Protest at Queens House of Detention Approximately 5,000 protesters gathered on the Queens-borough bridge in Manhattan, staging a march to the Queens house of detention where 11 Black Panthers had been imprisoned for nearly a year. This demonstration highlighted the ongoing civil rights struggles and political tensions of the era.
• Weathermen Terrorist Bombing in NYC The radical left-wing SDS Weathermen terrorist group conducted a bombing at 18 West 11th Street in New York City, an act of political violence that was part of the broader anti-war and revolutionary movements of the late 1960s and early 1970s.
• French Submarine Eurydice Disaster The French submarine Eurydice (S644) tragically exploded while conducting a practice dive in the Mediterranean Sea, resulting in the complete loss of its 57-member crew. This devastating maritime accident highlighted the inherent risks of submarine operations during the Cold War era.
• Jacksonville Basketball Scoring Record The University of Jacksonville made history by becoming the first college basketball team to average over 100 points per game, a remarkable achievement that demonstrated the team's offensive prowess and innovative playing style during the 1970 season.
• New York Rangers NHL Shutout Streak Record The New York Rangers set an impressive NHL record by going 126 consecutive games without being shut out, showcasing the team's consistent offensive capabilities and resilience during the 1969-1970 hockey season.

Events in 1970

March 04, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 04, 1970

Newspapers from Mar. 04, 1970

March 04, 1970 was a Wednesday and it was the 63rd day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 04, 1970 can also be written as 3/4/1970 in the US and as 4/3/1970 in UK and Europe.

March 04, 1970 in March 1970 calendar

Famous people born on March 04, 1970:

• Àlex Crivillé

  Legendary Spanish motorcycle racer who competed in Grand Prix motorcycle racing and won multiple championships.

• Julie Bowen

  Emmy Award-winning actress best known for her roles in 'Modern Family' and 'Ed'.

• Riccardo Sinigallia

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on March 4th

Famous people died on March 04, 1970:

• Armando Bernabiti
• Alfonso Bialetti
• Peter Godfrey

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on March 4th

March 04, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 04, 1970 was Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week March 2nd and March 8th.

1. Simon and Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
2. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Travelin' Band
3. Sly & the Family Stone - Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
4. Brook Benton - Rainy Night In Georgia
5. Eddie Holman - Hey There Lonely Girl

March 04, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 04, 1970 was Wand'rin' Star by Lee Marvin, according to the music chart for the week March 2nd and March 8th.

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

March 04, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 04, 1970 was Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin/Everybody Is A Star by Sly & The Family Stone, according to the music chart for the week March 2nd and March 8th.

1. Sly & The Family Stone - Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin/Everybody Is A Star
2. Brook Benton - Rainy Night In Georgia
3. The Delfonics - Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)
4. The Temptations - Psychedelic Shack
5. Rufus Thomas - Do The Funky Chicken

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 4th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 04, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 04, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 04, 1970 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 04, 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 March 04, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 04:40 am and setting at 03:26 pm.

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

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Someone born on March 04, 1970 is:

55 years 1 month old,

or 661 months and 19 days old,

or 2877 weeks

or 20139 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 04, 1970?

There are 315 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 4th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 04, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on March 04, 1970.

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