What happened on Sunday April 05, 1970?

Here's what happened on April 05, 1970:

• Newhall Massacre: Deadliest Day for California Highway Patrol On April 5, 1970, four California Highway Patrol officers were tragically killed in what became known as the Newhall Incident, representing the worst single loss of law enforcement lives in California police history. The officers were fatally shot while confronting two armed suspects outside a restaurant in Newhall, marking a devastating moment for law enforcement in the state.
• Burbank, Illinois Incorporation On April 5, 1970, residents of Stickney Township, located west of Chicago, overwhelmingly voted to incorporate a new municipal entity. The incorporation vote was decisively in favor, with 4,071 citizens supporting the creation of Burbank, Illinois, compared to only 1,552 opposing it.
• WSNS TV Channel 44 Begins Broadcasting in Chicago On April 5, 1970, WSNS TV channel 44, an independent television station, commenced broadcasting in Chicago, Illinois, expanding the local media landscape and providing additional entertainment and information options for viewers.

Events in 1970

April 05, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 05, 1970

Newspapers from Apr. 05, 1970

April 05, 1970 was a Sunday and it was the 95th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 05, 1970 can also be written as 4/5/1970 in the US and as 5/4/1970 in UK and Europe.

April 05, 1970 in April 1970 calendar

Famous people born on April 05, 1970:

• Sharon Horgan

  Sharon Horgan is an acclaimed Irish comedian, actress, writer, and producer best known for creating and starring in the critically acclaimed...

• Valérie Bonneton

  French actress with notable roles in films like 'Summer Hours' and 'Little White Lies', trained at the Paris Conservatoire and known for her...

• Barry Pepper

  Canadian actor known for notable roles in films like 'Saving Private Ryan', 'The Green Mile', and '25th Hour'.

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on April 5th

Famous people died on April 05, 1970:

• Louisa Bolus

  South african botanist and taxonomist (b. 1877).

• Alfred Sturtevant

  American geneticist and academic (b. 1891).

• Karl von Spreti

  German diplomat (b. 1907).

• Harriet Margaret Louisa Bolus

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on April 5th

April 05, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 05, 1970 was Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.

1. Simon and Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
2. The Beatles - Let It Be
3. John Ono Lennon - Instant Karma (We All Shine On)
4. The Jackson 5 - ABC
5. Edison Lighthouse - Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)

April 05, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 05, 1970 was Wand'rin' Star by Lee Marvin, according to the music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.

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

April 05, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 05, 1970 was ABC by Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.

1. Jackson 5 - ABC
2. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - Gotta Hold On To This Feeling
3. Aretha Franklin - Call Me
4. James Brown - It's A New Day (Part 1) & (Part 2)
5. Little Sister - You're The One-Part II

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 5th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 05, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 05, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 05, 1970 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 05, 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 April 05, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:04 am and setting at 07:24 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 05, 1970

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Someone born on April 05, 1970 is:

55 years 1 month old,

or 661 months and 9 days old,

or 2875 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20128 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 05, 1970?

There are 326 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 5th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 05, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 05, 1970.

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