What happened on Friday May 08, 1970?

Here's what happened on May 08, 1970:

• Student Protests Against Vietnam War Following the tragic Kent State University shootings in Ohio, thousands of students across the United States protested against the Vietnam War on May 8, 1970, demonstrating the growing anti-war sentiment among young Americans.
• The Beatles Release 'Let It Be' On May 8, 1970, The Beatles released their 12th and final studio album, 'Let It Be', marking the end of an era for one of the most influential rock bands in music history. The album, produced by Phil Spector, was the last recorded by the band before their official breakup.
• Hard Hat Riot in New York City On May 8, 1970, a significant confrontation occurred in New York City's Wall Street area, where blue-collar construction workers violently clashed with anti-war demonstrators protesting the Vietnam War. This event highlighted the deep social and political divisions in American society during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
• New York Knicks Win NBA Championship On May 8, 1970, the New York Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 113-99 to win the NBA Championship, marking a significant moment in the team's history and New York City's sports legacy.
• Michael Bevan: Cricket Player Profile Michael Bevan, a renowned left-handed batsman from New South Wales, Australia, was a dynamic cricket player known for his exceptional batting skills and ability to perform under pressure.

Events in 1970

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

Magazines from May. 08, 1970

Newspapers from May. 08, 1970

May 08, 1970 was a Friday and it was the 128th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 1970 can also be written as 5/8/1970 in the US and as 8/5/1970 in UK and Europe.

May 08, 1970 in May 1970 calendar

Famous people born on May 08, 1970:

• Luis Enrique

  Legendary Spanish footballer who played for FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team, known for his exceptional technical skills and...

• Naomi Klein

  Prominent Canadian author and activist known for her influential books on capitalism, climate change, and social justice, including 'No...

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on May 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 1970 was American Woman by The Guess Who, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

1. The Guess Who - American Woman
2. The Jackson 5 - ABC
3. The Beatles - Let It Be
4. The Ides Of March - Vehicle
5. Norman Greenbaum - Spirit In The Sky

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 08, 1970 was Back Home by England World Cup Squad, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

1. England World Cup Squad - Back Home
2. Norman Greenbaum - Spirit In The Sky
3. Dana - All Kinds Of Everything
4. The Moody Blues - Question
5. Frijid Pink - House Of The Rising Sun

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 1970 was Turn Back The Hands Of Time by Tyrone Davis, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

1. Tyrone Davis - Turn Back The Hands Of Time
2. The Moments - Love On A Two-Way Street
3. Gladys Knight And The Pips - You Need Love Like I Do (Don't You)
4. Jackson 5 - ABC
5. The Dells - Open Up My Heart/Nadine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 08, 1970 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 08, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 07:27 am and setting at 11:42 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 21, 1970 while the next full moon would come on May 21, 1970.

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Your place in the Universe on May 08, 1970

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Someone born on May 08, 1970 is:

55 years and 15 days old,

or 660 months and 15 days old,

or 2872 weeks

or 20104 days old,

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

There are 350 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 8th 2026.

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

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

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