What happened on Friday January 09, 1970?

Here's what happened on January 09, 1970:

• National Environmental Policy Act Signed U.S. President Richard M. Nixon signed the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) into law, establishing the first comprehensive environmental protection legislation of the 1970s. This groundbreaking act mandated environmental impact assessments for federal projects and created the Council on Environmental Quality, significantly advancing environmental consciousness in the United States.
• Constitution of Singapore Enacted On January 9, 1970, Singapore officially enacted its constitution, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's journey towards becoming a sovereign, independent republic. This constitution established the fundamental legal and governmental framework for the young nation, defining its political system, fundamental rights, and governance structure.
• Significant Meteorite Fall in Oklahoma A remarkable astronomical event occurred when a large meteor entered Earth's atmosphere over central Oklahoma, breaking into multiple fragments. The most notable piece was a 22.6 lb (10.3 kg) meteorite, which gained scientific significance as the first meteor fall comprehensively documented by multiple camera stations, providing unprecedented visual documentation of such a celestial event.
• Tragic Ferryboat Sinking in Ecuador A devastating maritime disaster occurred in the Gulf of Guayaquil, Ecuador, where a ferryboat sank in treacherous, shark-infested waters, resulting in the tragic loss of fifty lives. The incident highlighted the dangerous maritime conditions and the critical need for improved maritime safety regulations.

Events in 1970

January 09, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 09, 1970

Newspapers from Jan. 09, 1970

January 09, 1970 was a Friday and it was the 9th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 09, 1970 can also be written as 1/9/1970 in the US and as 9/1/1970 in UK and Europe.

January 09, 1970 in January 1970 calendar

Famous people born on January 09, 1970:

• Lara Fabian

  Lara Fabian is an internationally renowned pop singer and songwriter with Belgian, Sicilian, and Canadian roots.

• Yang Hyun-suk

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on January 9th

Famous people died on January 09, 1970:

• Robert Bourget-Pailleron

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on January 9th

January 09, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 09, 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 09, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 09, 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 09, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 09, 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 9th 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 09, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 09, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 09, 1970 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 09, 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 09, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 08:58 am and setting at 08:29 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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Someone born on January 09, 1970 is:

55 years 4 months old,

or 664 months and 5 days old,

or 2887 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20214 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 09, 1970?

There are 240 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 9th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 09, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 09, 1970.

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