What happened on Sunday October 04, 1970?

Here's what happened on October 04, 1970:

• Jochen Rindt's Posthumous F1 World Championship Austrian racing driver Jochen Rindt becomes the first and only posthumous Formula 1 World Drivers' Champion after his fatal crash earlier that season. He clinched the title at the US Grand Prix in Watkins Glen when competitor Jacky Ickx finished fourth.
• Jan Stenerud's 55-Yard Field Goal Kansas City Chiefs kicker Jan Stenerud successfully kicks a remarkable 55-yard field goal, demonstrating exceptional skill and precision in professional American football.
• Record-Breaking Parachute Jump Herbert Schmidtz achieves a world record by performing the highest parachute jump from a tower, leaping from a 1,984-foot TV mast in Tulsa, Oklahoma, demonstrating extraordinary courage and precision.
• Umpires' Wage Walkout Resolution Professional sports umpires return to work after a one-day strike, negotiating for improved wage compensation and better working conditions.
• WFYI TV Channel Launch in Indianapolis Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) affiliate WFYI TV channel 20 begins broadcasting in Indianapolis, Indiana, expanding local media and educational programming.
• Richard Hancox, English Footballer Brief biographical note about Richard Hancox, an English professional footballer active during the early 1970s.

Events in 1970

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

Magazines from Oct. 04, 1970

Newspapers from Oct. 04, 1970

October 04, 1970: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Baltimore Colts - Boston Patriots : 14 - 6
• Dallas Cowboys - St. Louis Cardinals : 7 - 20
• Houston Oilers - Cincinnati Bengals : 20 - 13
• Kansas City Chiefs - Denver Broncos : 13 - 26
• Minnesota Vikings - Green Bay Packers : 10 - 13

October 04, 1970 was a Sunday and it was the 277th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 04, 1970 can also be written as 10/4/1970 in the US and as 4/10/1970 in UK and Europe.

October 04, 1970 in October 1970 calendar

Famous people born on October 04, 1970:

• BT (musician)

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on October 4th

Famous people died on October 04, 1970:

• Janis Joplin

  Iconic rock and blues singer of the 1960s counterculture, known for her powerful, raw vocal style and tragic early death from heroin...

• Jella Lepman

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on October 4th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 04, 1970 was Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

1. Diana Ross - Ain't No Mountain High Enough
2. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Lookin' Out My Back Door
3. Dawn - Candida
4. Neil Diamond - Cracklin' Rosie
5. Bobby Sherman - Julie, Do Ya Love Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 04, 1970 was Tears Of A Clown by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

1. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Tears Of A Clown
2. Freda Payne - Band Of Gold
3. Elvis Presley - The Wonder Of You
4. Chairmen Of The Board - Give Me Just A Little More Time
5. Three Dog Night - Mama Told Me (Not To Come)

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 04, 1970 was Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

1. Diana Ross - Ain't No Mountain High Enough
2. Aretha Franklin with The Dixie Flyers - Don't Play That Song
3. Charles Wright - Express Yourself
4. Jackson 5 - I'll Be There
5. Four Tops - Still Water (Love)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 4th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 04, 1970 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 04, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 11:11 am and setting at 09:05 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 15, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Oct 14, 1970.

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Someone born on October 04, 1970 is:

54 years 7 months old,

or 655 months and 10 days old,

or 2849 weeks and 3 days old,

or 19946 days old,

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

There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 4th 2025.

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

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

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