What happened on Monday August 10, 1970?

Here's what happened on August 10, 1970:

• U.S. Diplomat Dan Mitrione Killed in Uruguay Dan Mitrione, a 50-year-old U.S. diplomatic envoy to Uruguay, was tragically shot and killed by his captors after being kidnapped on July 31, 1970. His death occurred shortly after a ransom was paid, highlighting the volatile political tensions in Uruguay during this period.
• Jim Morrison's Obscenity Trial in Miami Rock musician Jim Morrison of The Doors was put on trial in Miami, Florida, for allegedly exposing himself during a concert and engaging in lewd and lascivious behavior. The controversial trial would become a significant moment in rock music history and Morrison's personal legal battles.

Events in 1970

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

Magazines from Aug. 10, 1970

Newspapers from Aug. 10, 1970

August 10, 1970 was a Monday and it was the 222nd day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 10, 1970 can also be written as 8/10/1970 in the US and as 10/8/1970 in UK and Europe.

August 10, 1970 in August 1970 calendar

Famous people born on August 10, 1970:

• Thomas Lennon

  Thomas Lennon is a versatile comedian, actor, and screenwriter best known for his iconic role as Lieutenant Jim Dangle in the cult comedy...

• Chris Cuomo

  Prominent journalist and television news anchor, known for his work on CNN and previously ABC News.

• Gino Torretta

  Gino Torretta was a celebrated college football quarterback who won the Heisman Trophy at the University of Miami and played professionally...

• Christophe Blain

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on August 10th

Famous people died on August 10, 1970:

• Nikolaj Ėrdman
• Zaccaria Giacometti
• Tetsu Komai
• Joe Lapchick

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on August 10th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 10, 1970 was (They Long To Be) Close To You by Carpenters, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. Carpenters - (They Long To Be) Close To You
2. Bread - Make It With You
3. Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)
4. Eric Burdon and War - Spill The Wine
5. Mungo Jerry - In The Summertime

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 10, 1970 was The Wonder Of You by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. Elvis Presley - The Wonder Of You
2. Hotlegs - Neanderthal Man
3. The Kinks - Lola
4. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Tears Of A Clown
5. Shirley Bassey - Something

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 10, 1970 was Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours
2. James Brown - Get Up (I Feel Like Being Like A) Sex Machine (Part 1)
3. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - Do You See My Love (For You Growing)
4. Edwin Starr - War
5. Jackson 5 - The Love You Save/I Found That Girl

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 10th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 10, 1970 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 10, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 02:22 pm and setting at 11:40 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 18, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Aug 17, 1970.

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Your place in the Universe on August 10, 1970

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Someone born on August 10, 1970 is:

54 years 9 months old,

or 657 months and 3 days old,

or 2857 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20000 days old,

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

There are 89 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 10th 2025.

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

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

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