What happened on Friday October 09, 1970?

Here's what happened on October 09, 1970:

• October Crisis in Canada During the October Crisis, Quebec Minister of Labour Pierre Laporte is kidnapped by members of the Front de Libération du Québec (FLQ), a separatist terrorist group. This event escalates tensions in Canada's ongoing political and cultural conflict between Quebec and the federal government.
• Khmer Republic Established in Cambodia The Khmer Republic is proclaimed in Cambodia, replacing the monarchy after a parliamentary vote. Prime Minister Lon Nol becomes the first president, following the deposition of Prince Norodom Sihanouk on March 18, 1970. This marks a significant political transformation in Southeast Asian geopolitics.
• Fiji Gains Independence Fiji officially becomes an independent nation, marking the end of British colonial rule and establishing itself as a sovereign state in the South Pacific.
• Annika Sörenstam Born Annika Sörenstam, a legendary Swedish professional golfer, is born. She would go on to become one of the most successful female golfers in history, breaking numerous records and inspiring future generations of athletes.

Events in 1970

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

Magazines from Oct. 09, 1970

Newspapers from Oct. 09, 1970

October 09, 1970 was a Friday and it was the 282nd day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 09, 1970 can also be written as 10/9/1970 in the US and as 9/10/1970 in UK and Europe.

October 09, 1970 in October 1970 calendar

Famous people born on October 09, 1970:

• Matt Damon

  Highly acclaimed Hollywood actor, producer, and screenwriter, famous for roles in films like Good Will Hunting, The Bourne series, and...

• Sadiq Khan

  British politician serving as the Mayor of London since 2016, the first Muslim to hold this position and a prominent Labour Party figure.

• Annika Sörenstam

  Legendary Swedish professional golfer widely considered one of the greatest female golfers of all time, known for her exceptional skills and...

• Kenny Anderson

  Professional basketball point guard who played for multiple NBA teams, including the Boston Celtics, New Jersey Nets, and several others...

• Steve Jablonsky

  American music composer known for film and video game soundtracks, particularly for his work on Michael Bay's Transformers film series.

• Jason Butler Harner

  American actor known for his roles in television and film, with appearances in various dramatic productions.

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on October 9th

Famous people died on October 09, 1970:

• Jean Giono

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on October 9th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 09, 1970 was Cracklin' Rosie by Neil Diamond, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

1. Neil Diamond - Cracklin' Rosie
2. Jackson 5 - I'll Be There
3. Dawn - Candida
4. Diana Ross - Ain't No Mountain High Enough
5. Free - All Right Now

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 09, 1970 was Band Of Gold by Freda Payne, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

1. Freda Payne - Band Of Gold
2. Deep Purple - Black Night
3. Desmond Dekker - You Can Get It If You Really Want
4. Black Sabbath - Paranoid
5. The Tremeloes - Me And My Life

October 09, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 09, 1970 was I'll Be There by Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

1. Jackson 5 - I'll Be There
2. Diana Ross - Ain't No Mountain High Enough
3. Charles Wright - Express Yourself
4. Four Tops - Still Water (Love)
5. Aretha Franklin with The Dixie Flyers - Don't Play That Song

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 9th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 09, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 09, 1970 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 09, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 03:40 pm and setting at 01:39 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 15, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Oct 14, 1970.

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Someone born on October 09, 1970 is:

54 years 7 months old,

or 655 months and 5 days old,

or 2848 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19941 days old,

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

There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 9th 2025.

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

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

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