What happened on Tuesday December 08, 1970?

Here's what happened on December 08, 1970:

• Failed Neo-Fascist Coup Attempt in Italy A neo-fascist plot to overthrow the Italian government was thwarted just hours before Prince Junio Borghese was set to seize national television networks and announce a coup d'état. The planned takeover was ultimately called off, preventing a potential political crisis.
• U.S. Suspends Offshore Oil Production Limits The U.S. Department of the Interior announced the suspension of offshore oil production restrictions, allowing American oil and natural gas producers to maximize production 'within the limits of maximum efficiency'. This decision signaled a potential shift in energy policy and production strategies.
• U.S. House Raises Railway Workers' Pay In an unprecedented move, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to increase wages for American railway workers. This legislative action was strategically designed to prevent a potential nationwide railway worker walkout scheduled for midnight, demonstrating proactive labor relations management.
• Deadly Earthquake in Andes Mountains A devastating earthquake struck the Andes Mountains, resulting in 28 fatalities across Peru and Ecuador. The seismic event highlighted the region's geological vulnerability and the potential human cost of natural disasters.

Events in 1970

December 08, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 08, 1970

Newspapers from Dec. 08, 1970

December 08, 1970 was a Tuesday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1970 can also be written as 12/8/1970 in the US and as 8/12/1970 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 1970 in December 1970 calendar

December 08, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1970 was The Tears Of A Clown by Smokey Robinson, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

1. Smokey Robinson - The Tears Of A Clown
2. The Partridge Family - I Think I Love You
3. Brian Hyland - Gypsy Woman
4. The 5th Dimension - One Less Bell To Answer
5. Jackson 5 - I'll Be There

December 08, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 1970 was I Hear You Knocking by Dave Edmunds, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

1. Dave Edmunds - I Hear You Knocking
2. McGuinness Flint - When I'm Dead And Gone
3. Neil Diamond - Cracklin' Rosie
4. Glen Campbell - It's Only Make Believe
5. Jimi Hendrix Experience - Voodoo Chile

December 08, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 1970 was The Tears Of A Clown by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

1. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - The Tears Of A Clown
2. Stevie Wonder - Heaven Help Us All
3. James Brown - Super Bad (Part 1 & Part 2)
4. Wilson Pickett - Engine Number 9
5. The Supremes - Stoned Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 08, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 08, 1970 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 December 08, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 01:23 pm and setting at 03:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 13, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Dec 12, 1970.

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Your place in the Universe on December 08, 1970

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Someone born on December 08, 1970 is:

54 years 5 months old,

or 653 months and 6 days old,

or 2840 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19881 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 08, 1970?

There are 208 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 08, 1970.

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