What happened on Friday August 07, 1970?

Here's what happened on August 07, 1970:

• First Computer Chess Tournament The inaugural all-computer chess championship was held in New York, showcasing the emerging field of artificial intelligence and computational problem-solving. The tournament was won by CHESS 3.0, a program developed by researchers at Northwestern University using a CDC 6400 computer.
• Tragic Courthouse Shootout in San Rafael A violent incident occurred at the Marin County Courthouse where Judge Harold Haley was taken hostage during an attempt to free prisoner George Jackson. The shootout resulted in multiple fatalities, including the judge, and was connected to the controversial activist Angela Davis, who was alleged to have provided weapons.
• Christine McVie Joins Fleetwood Mac Christine Perfect (later known as Christine McVie) officially became a member of the iconic rock band Fleetwood Mac, marking a significant moment in the band's musical evolution and future success.
• WDHN TV Channel Launch WDHN, an ABC affiliate television station located in Dothan, Alabama, began its broadcasting operations, expanding local media coverage in the region.

Events in 1970

August 07, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 07, 1970

Newspapers from Aug. 07, 1970

August 07, 1970 was a Friday and it was the 219th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 07, 1970 can also be written as 8/7/1970 in the US and as 7/8/1970 in UK and Europe.

August 07, 1970 in August 1970 calendar

Famous people born on August 07, 1970:

• M. Night Shyamalan

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• Melanie Sykes

  Melanie Sykes is a British television presenter and model known for hosting various entertainment and lifestyle programs.

• Andrej Andreevič Tarkovskij

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on August 7th

Famous people died on August 07, 1970:

• Jonathan P. Jackson

  American bodyguard and kidnapper (b. 1953).

• Giorgi K'vinit'adze

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on August 7th

August 07, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 07, 1970 was (They Long To Be) Close To You by Carpenters, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

1. Carpenters - (They Long To Be) Close To You
2. Bread - Make It With You
3. Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)
4. Eric Burdon and War - Spill The Wine
5. Freda Payne - Band Of Gold

August 07, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 07, 1970 was The Wonder Of You by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

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

August 07, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 07, 1970 was Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours
2. Jackson 5 - The Love You Save
3. James Brown - Get Up (I Feel Like Being Like A) Sex Machine (Part 1)
4. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - Do You See My Love (For You Growing)
5. The Temptations - Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 7th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 07, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 07, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 07, 1970 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 07, 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 August 07, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 11:05 am and setting at 10:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 18, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Aug 17, 1970.

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Your place in the Universe on August 07, 1970

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Someone born on August 07, 1970 is:

54 years 9 months old,

or 657 months and 7 days old,

or 2857 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20004 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 07, 1970?

There are 85 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 7th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 07, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 07, 1970.

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