What happened on Tuesday August 11, 1970?

Here's what happened on August 11, 1970:

• IRA Bombing in Northern Ireland Two Royal Ulster Constabulary officers were killed by the Irish Republican Army (IRA) in a car bomb attack near Crossmaglen, County Armagh, during the period of conflict known as 'The Troubles'.
• Jim Bunning Baseball Achievement Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Bunning achieves a rare milestone by becoming the second Cy Young Award winner to win 100 games in both the National and American Leagues.
• Tony Perez Riverfront Stadium Home Run Cincinnati Reds player Tony Perez makes history by becoming the first player to hit a home run into the red seats at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.
• Andy Bell Birth Andy Bell, English bass player and member of the rock band Oasis, was born on this date.
• Spork Trademark Application The Van Brode Milling Company filed a trademark application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for the word 'Spork', a combination utensil that is part spoon and part fork.

Events in 1970

August 11, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 11, 1970

Newspapers from Aug. 11, 1970

August 11, 1970 was a Tuesday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 1970 can also be written as 8/11/1970 in the US and as 11/8/1970 in UK and Europe.

August 11, 1970 in August 1970 calendar

Famous people born on August 11, 1970:

• Andy Bell (musician)

  Andy Bell is a prominent British alternative rock musician known for his influential roles in the bands Ride and Hurricane #1, contributing...

• Daniella Perez

  Daniella Perez was a prominent Brazilian actress famous for her role in the popular telenovela 'Of Body and Soul', written by her mother...

• Ali Shaheed Muhammad

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on August 11th

August 11, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 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 11, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 11, 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 11, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 11, 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 11th 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 11, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 11, 1970 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 11, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 03:32 pm and setting at 12:24 am.

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 11, 1970

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Someone born on August 11, 1970 is:

54 years 9 months old,

or 657 months and 2 days old,

or 2857 weeks

or 19999 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 11, 1970?

There are 90 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 11, 1970.

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