What happened on Friday December 11, 1970?

Here's what happened on December 11, 1970:

• Norman Borlaug Receives Nobel Peace Prize Norman E. Borlaug, a pioneering crop researcher from the University of Minnesota, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his groundbreaking work in wheat hybridization, which significantly increased global crop yields and helped combat world hunger.
• James Cross Released by FLQ James Cross, the British Trade Commissioner who was kidnapped by the Front de libération du Québec (FLQ), was released after 60 days of captivity, marking the end of a significant political crisis in Quebec.
• John Lennon Album Release John Lennon released an album containing controversial lyrics, reflecting his provocative artistic style and pushing boundaries of musical expression during the early 1970s.
• Gregory Chappell's Test Cricket Debut Gregory Stephen Chappell made his debut in Test Cricket, marking the beginning of a significant career for the Australian cricketer who would later become a renowned player and captain.
• First Test Match at WACA The Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) Ground hosted its inaugural Test match against England, a significant milestone in Australian cricket history.
• Execution of Serial Killer Akira Nishiguchi Akira Nishiguchi, a Japanese serial killer, was executed by hanging in prison, concluding a criminal case that had shocked the Japanese public.

Events in 1970

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

Magazines from Dec. 11, 1970

Newspapers from Dec. 11, 1970

December 11, 1970 was a Friday and it was the 345th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 11, 1970 can also be written as 12/11/1970 in the US and as 11/12/1970 in UK and Europe.

December 11, 1970 in December 1970 calendar

Famous people born on December 11, 1970:

• Ewen Bremner

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• Grégori Baquet

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on December 11th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 11, 1970 was The Tears Of A Clown by Smokey Robinson, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

1. Smokey Robinson - The Tears Of A Clown
2. The Partridge Family - I Think I Love You
3. Brian Hyland - Gypsy Woman
4. The 5th Dimension - One Less Bell To Answer
5. Jackson 5 - I'll Be There

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 11, 1970 was I Hear You Knocking by Dave Edmunds, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

1. Dave Edmunds - I Hear You Knocking
2. McGuinness Flint - When I'm Dead And Gone
3. Neil Diamond - Cracklin' Rosie
4. Glen Campbell - It's Only Make Believe
5. Jimi Hendrix Experience - Voodoo Chile

December 11, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 11, 1970 was The Tears Of A Clown by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

1. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - The Tears Of A Clown
2. Stevie Wonder - Heaven Help Us All
3. James Brown - Super Bad (Part 1 & Part 2)
4. Wilson Pickett - Engine Number 9
5. The Supremes - Stoned Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 11th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 11, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 11, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 03:10 pm and setting at 07:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 13, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Dec 12, 1970.

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Someone born on December 11, 1970 is:

54 years 5 months old,

or 653 months and 3 days old,

or 2839 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19878 days old,

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

There are 211 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 11th 2025.

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

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

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