What happened on Sunday March 08, 1970?

Here's what happened on March 08, 1970:

• Assassination Attempt on Cyprus President Makarios III On March 8, 1970, a dramatic assassination attempt targeted President Makarios III in Nicosia, Cyprus. A group of Greek Cypriot EOKA extremists, advocating for the island's annexation to Greece, launched a coordinated attack on the presidential helicopter. Using machine guns, they fired at the helicopter from a nearby rooftop as it was taking off from the presidential residence. Despite the intense assault, President Makarios miraculously escaped unharmed. The helicopter pilot, critically wounded by three bullets, demonstrated exceptional skill by managing to land the aircraft safely. This event highlighted the deep political tensions and nationalist sentiments in Cyprus during this period.
• WTCI TV Channel 45 Begins Broadcasting in Chattanooga On March 8, 1970, WTCI TV channel 45, a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) station, commenced broadcasting in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This marked an important moment in local media and public broadcasting history for the region, expanding educational and cultural programming options for residents.

Events in 1970

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

Magazines from Mar. 08, 1970

Newspapers from Mar. 08, 1970

March 08, 1970 was a Sunday and it was the 67th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 08, 1970 can also be written as 3/8/1970 in the US and as 8/3/1970 in UK and Europe.

March 08, 1970 in March 1970 calendar

Famous people born on March 08, 1970:

• Andrea Parker

  American actress and ballet dancer known for her roles in television series and films, with a versatile performance background.

• Jason Elam

  Professional NFL kicker who played for the Denver Broncos and was a key player in Super Bowl 32, known for his exceptional kicking skills.

• Jed Rees

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on March 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 08, 1970 was Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week March 2nd and March 8th.

1. Simon and Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
2. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Travelin' Band
3. Sly & the Family Stone - Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
4. Brook Benton - Rainy Night In Georgia
5. Eddie Holman - Hey There Lonely Girl

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 08, 1970 was Wand'rin' Star by Lee Marvin, according to the music chart for the week March 2nd and March 8th.

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 08, 1970 was Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin/Everybody Is A Star by Sly & The Family Stone, according to the music chart for the week March 2nd and March 8th.

1. Sly & The Family Stone - Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin/Everybody Is A Star
2. Brook Benton - Rainy Night In Georgia
3. The Delfonics - Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)
4. The Temptations - Psychedelic Shack
5. Rufus Thomas - Do The Funky Chicken

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 8th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 08, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 06:41 am and setting at 08:35 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 08, 1970

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Someone born on March 08, 1970 is:

55 years 3 months old,

or 663 months and 17 days old,

or 2885 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20198 days old,

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

There are 256 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 8th 2026.

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

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

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