What happened on Tuesday October 06, 1970?

Here's what happened on October 06, 1970:

• Quebec October Crisis: FLQ Kidnaps British Diplomat James Cross On October 6, 1970, the Front de libération du Québec (FLQ), a radical separatist group, kidnapped British trade commissioner James 'Jasper' Cross in Montreal. The militants demanded the release of 23 imprisoned FLQ members, marking a critical moment in Quebec's political history and sparking a national crisis that would lead to the invocation of the War Measures Act.
• Arrest of Activist Angela Davis Professor Angela Davis was arrested on October 6, 1970, at a Howard Johnson motel in midtown Manhattan. After evading an indictment for two months, she was taken into custody on charges of murder and kidnapping, marking a significant moment in the civil rights and political activism landscape of the era.
• Warsaw Pact Conducts Largest Military Maneuvers On October 6, 1970, the Warsaw Pact initiated its most extensive military exercises in its history, conducting war games in East Germany. These maneuvers represented a significant display of military strength and coordination during the Cold War period.
• Devastating Typhoon Joan Strikes Philippines Typhoon Joan (also known as Typhoon Sening) caused massive destruction on the Philippine island of Luzon on October 6, 1970. The catastrophic storm resulted in 620 deaths on Luzon and an additional 148 fatalities in other regions, making it one of the deadliest natural disasters in the Philippines that year.
• Political Upheaval in Bolivia: President Ovando Candía Resigns Bolivian President Alfredo Ovando Candía resigned on October 6, 1970, following a two-day revolt by Bolivian Army troops. This sudden political transition highlighted the ongoing instability in Latin American governance during the late 20th century.
• New Government Formation in Lebanon Saeb Salam formed a new government in Lebanon on October 6, 1970, reflecting the complex and often volatile political landscape of the Middle East during this period.

Events in 1970

October 06, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 06, 1970

Newspapers from Oct. 06, 1970

October 06, 1970 was a Tuesday and it was the 279th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 06, 1970 can also be written as 10/6/1970 in the US and as 6/10/1970 in UK and Europe.

October 06, 1970 in October 1970 calendar

Famous people born on October 06, 1970:

• Amy Jo Johnson

  Amy Jo Johnson is an American actress, singer, and filmmaker best known for her iconic role as Kimberly Hart in the original Mighty Morphin...

• Darren Oliver

  Darren Oliver is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for several teams, including the Texas Rangers.

• Todd Howard

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on October 6th

Famous people died on October 06, 1970:

• Julian Przyboś

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on October 6th

October 06, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 06, 1970 was Cracklin' Rosie by Neil Diamond, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

1. Neil Diamond - Cracklin' Rosie
2. Jackson 5 - I'll Be There
3. Dawn - Candida
4. Diana Ross - Ain't No Mountain High Enough
5. Free - All Right Now

October 06, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 06, 1970 was Band Of Gold by Freda Payne, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

1. Freda Payne - Band Of Gold
2. Deep Purple - Black Night
3. Desmond Dekker - You Can Get It If You Really Want
4. Black Sabbath - Paranoid
5. The Tremeloes - Me And My Life

October 06, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 06, 1970 was I'll Be There by Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 6th is Libra.

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October 06, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 06, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 06, 1970 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 06, 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 06, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 01:21 pm and setting at 10:01 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 06, 1970 is:

54 years 8 months old,

or 656 months and 20 days old,

or 2855 weeks and 2 days old,

or 19987 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 06, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 06, 1970.

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