What happened on Tuesday September 08, 1970?

About September 8th, 1970, in brief:

  • Historical events: A significant terrorist event where Palestinian militants hijacked three airliners and forced them to land in Jordan, marking a critical moment in Middle Eastern conflict and international terrorism. These hijackings would escalate tensions and lead to the conflict known as Black September.
  • Day of the week: September 8th, 1970 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: War by Edwin Starr
  • #1 UK song: Tears Of A Clown by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
  • Popular movie: Waterloo directed by Sergey Bondarchuk

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September 08, 1970: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 08, 1970:

  • Black September: Palestinian Hijacking of Airliners A significant terrorist event where Palestinian militants hijacked three airliners and forced them to land in Jordan, marking a critical moment in Middle Eastern conflict and international terrorism. These hijackings would escalate tensions and lead to the conflict known as Black September.
  • Dawson's Field Hijackings A pivotal moment in aviation security history where the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) hijacked four commercial aircraft, ultimately leading to significant changes in international airport and airline security protocols. CBS News broadcast a report highlighting the global implications of these hijackings.
  • Elvis Presley's Concert Tour Comeback Music legend Elvis Presley returns to live performances, beginning his first concert tour since 1958 at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona, marking a significant moment in his career.
  • Jordanian-Palestinian Tensions Ongoing political instability as the Jordanian government and Palestinian guerrillas attempt to establish truces, which are repeatedly violated, signaling deep-rooted conflict.
  • Trans International Airlines Flight 863 Crash A tragic aviation accident at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, resulting in the loss of all 11 passengers and crew members aboard the flight.
  • Cambodian Military Operation Cambodian government forces successfully break a three-month siege of Kompong Tho, demonstrating military resilience during a tumultuous period in Cambodian history.
  • Chevrolet Vega Launch General Motors introduces the Chevrolet Vega, a compact car that would become a significant model in American automotive history during the early 1970s.
  • Diplomatic Recognition of East Germany Guinea officially recognizes the German Democratic Republic (East Germany), reflecting the complex geopolitical landscape of the Cold War era.

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

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What day of the week was September 08, 1970?


September 08, 1970 was a Tuesday and it was the 251st day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 08, 1970 can also be written as 9/8/1970 in the US and as 8/9/1970 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on September 08, 1970?


Famous people born on September 08, 1970:

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  • Tom Everett Scott

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September 08, 1970: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 08, 1970:

  • Percy Spencer

    American engineer, invented the microwave oven (b. 1894).

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September 08, 1970: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 08, 1970 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 7th and September 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 08, 1970 was War by Edwin Starr, according to the music chart for the week September 7th and September 13th.

  1. - War youtube
  2. - Ain't No Mountain High Enough youtube
  3. - In The Summertime youtube
  4. - 25 Or 6 To 4 youtube
  5. - Lookin' Out My Back Door youtube

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

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

  1. - Tears Of A Clown youtube
  2. - Band Of Gold youtube
  3. - The Wonder Of You youtube
  4. - Give Me Just A Little More Time youtube
  5. - Mama Told Me (Not To Come) youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 08, 1970 was Don't Play That Song by Aretha Franklin with The Dixie Flyers, according to the music chart for the week September 7th and September 13th.

  1. - Don't Play That Song
  2. - Patches youtube
  3. - Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours
  4. - Ain't No Mountain High Enough youtube
  5. - It's A Shame
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September 08, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 8th is Virgo.

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

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

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September 08, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 08, 1970 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 08, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 02:26 pm and setting at 11:09 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 17, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Sep 15, 1970.

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How old is someone born on September 08, 1970?


Someone born on September 08, 1970 is:

54 years 8 months old,

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

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