What happened on Friday April 10, 1970?

Here's what happened on April 10, 1970:

• The Beatles Break Up Announcement Paul McCartney officially announces the dissolution of The Beatles, marking the end of one of the most influential rock bands in music history.
• Apollo 13 Mission Launch NASA launches the Apollo 13 mission with astronauts Jim Lovell, Fred Haise, and Jack Swigert, which would later become famous for its dramatic near-disaster in space.
• Nixon Vietnam Policy Poll A Gallup Poll reveals mixed public opinion on President Richard M. Nixon's Vietnam policy, with 48% approving and 41% disapproving, reflecting the complex national sentiment during the Vietnam War era.
• French Alps Avalanche Tragedy A devastating avalanche strikes a tuberculosis sanatorium in the French Alps, resulting in the tragic death of 74 people, mostly young boys, highlighting the dangerous alpine conditions.
• FA Cup Final Draw Chelsea and Leeds United play a thrilling 2-2 draw in the 1970 FA Cup final, necessitating a replay at Old Trafford.
• Mike Mushok Birth Mike Mushok, the American rock guitarist known for his work with the band Staind, was born on this date.

Events in 1970

April 10, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 10, 1970

Newspapers from Apr. 10, 1970

April 10, 1970 was a Friday and it was the 100th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 10, 1970 can also be written as 4/10/1970 in the US and as 10/4/1970 in UK and Europe.

April 10, 1970 in April 1970 calendar

Famous people born on April 10, 1970:

• Q-Tip

  Legendary rapper, record producer, and actor, founding member of the influential hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest.

• Kenny Lattimore

  Acclaimed R&B singer-songwriter known for his smooth romantic ballads and soulful performances.

• Christophe Honoré
• Christian Cévaër

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on April 10th

Famous people died on April 10, 1970:

• Henri Marchal
• Mishel Piastro

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on April 10th

April 10, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 10, 1970 was Let It Be by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week April 6th and April 12th.

1. The Beatles - Let It Be
2. The Jackson 5 - ABC
3. John Ono Lennon - Instant Karma (We All Shine On)
4. Norman Greenbaum - Spirit In The Sky
5. Simon and Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water

April 10, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 10, 1970 was Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week April 6th and April 12th.

1. Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
2. Dana - All Kinds Of Everything
3. Norman Greenbaum - Spirit In The Sky
4. Andy Williams - Can't Help Falling In Love
5. Mary Hopkin - Knock Knock Who's There

April 10, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 10, 1970 was ABC by Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week April 6th and April 12th.

1. Jackson 5 - ABC
2. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - Gotta Hold On To This Feeling
3. Aretha Franklin - Call Me
4. Little Sister - You're The One-Part II
5. The Supremes - Up The Ladder To The Roof

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 10th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 10, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 10, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 10, 1970 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 10, 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 April 10, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 07:47 am and setting at 12:00 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 10, 1970

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Someone born on April 10, 1970 is:

55 years 1 month old,

or 661 months and 4 days old,

or 2874 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20123 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 10, 1970?

There are 331 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 10th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 10, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 10, 1970.

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