What happened on Thursday January 08, 1970?

Here's what happened on January 08, 1970:

• Dave Eggers Author Born Dave Eggers, a prominent American writer, publisher, and literary entrepreneur, was born. Known for his innovative writing style and founding McSweeney's publishing house, Eggers has been influential in contemporary American literature. His works often blend memoir, fiction, and social commentary, with notable books like 'A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius'.
• Jon Klemm NHL Player Born Jon Klemm was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He would later become a professional ice hockey defenseman, notably playing for the Colorado Avalanche in the National Hockey League (NHL). Klemm was part of the defensive core during an era of significant success for the Avalanche franchise.

Events in 1970

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

Magazines from Jan. 08, 1970

Newspapers from Jan. 08, 1970

January 08, 1970 was a Thursday and it was the 8th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 08, 1970 can also be written as 1/8/1970 in the US and as 8/1/1970 in UK and Europe.

January 08, 1970 in January 1970 calendar

Famous people born on January 08, 1970:

• Dave Eggers

  Acclaimed American writer, novelist, and publisher known for works like 'A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius' and founding...

• Jason Giambi

  Prominent Major League Baseball first baseman, known for playing with the Oakland Athletics and New York Yankees, and his significant...

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on January 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 08, 1970 was Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head by B.J. Thomas, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

1. B.J. Thomas - Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head
2. Diana Ross and the Supremes - Someday We'll Be Together
3. Peter, Paul and Mary - Leaving on A Jet Plane
4. The Jackson 5 - I Want You Back
5. Led Zeppelin - Whole Lotta Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 08, 1970 was Two Little Boys by Rolf Harris, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

1. Rolf Harris - Two Little Boys
2. Kenny Rogers & The First Edition - Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town
3. Elvis Presley - Suspicious Minds
4. Bobbie Gentry & Glen Campbell - All I Have To Do Is Dream
5. The Cuff Links - Tracy

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 08, 1970 was I Want You Back by Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

1. Jackson 5 - I Want You Back
2. Diana Ross & The Supremes - Someday We'll Be Together
3. James Brown - Ain't It Funky Now (Part 1)
4. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - These Eyes
5. Johnnie Taylor - Love Bones

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 08, 1970 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 08, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 08:19 am and setting at 07:09 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 23, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Jan 22, 1970.

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Your place in the Universe on January 08, 1970

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Someone born on January 08, 1970 is:

55 years 3 months old,

or 663 months and 15 days old,

or 2884 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20194 days old,

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

There are 260 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 8th 2026.

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

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

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