What happened on Wednesday February 11, 1970?

Here's what happened on February 11, 1970:

• Japan Launches First Satellite Ōsumi Japan successfully launched the Ōsumi satellite using a Lambda-4 rocket, becoming the fourth nation in the world to independently place a satellite into orbit. This milestone marked a significant achievement in Japan's space exploration and technological capabilities.
• Grateful Dead Concert at Fillmore East The Grateful Dead performed two memorable concerts at Fillmore East in New York, sharing the stage with notable bands like Love and the Allman Brothers. These performances were significant in the psychedelic rock and live music scene of the era.
• Birth of Fredrik Thordendal Fredrik Thordendal, renowned Swedish musician and founding member of the progressive metal band Meshuggah, was born. He is known for his innovative guitar techniques and complex musical compositions.
• Birth of Alistair Brown Alistair Brown, a notable English cricket player, was born. He played for Surrey and represented England as an ODI opening batsman in 1996, contributing to the national cricket team's performance.
• Record Rainfall on Mount Washington Mount Washington in New Hampshire experienced an extraordinary 26.37 cm (10.38 inches) of rainfall within a 24-hour period, setting a new state record for precipitation intensity.

Events in 1970

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

Magazines from Feb. 11, 1970

Newspapers from Feb. 11, 1970

February 11, 1970 was a Wednesday and it was the 42nd day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 11, 1970 can also be written as 2/11/1970 in the US and as 11/2/1970 in UK and Europe.

February 11, 1970 in February 1970 calendar

Famous people born on February 11, 1970:

• Fredrik Thordendal

  Swedish musician, guitarist, and founding member of the progressive metal band Meshuggah, known for their complex and innovative musical...

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on February 11th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 11, 1970 was Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) by Sly & the Family Stone, according to the music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.

1. Sly & the Family Stone - Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
2. The Jackson 5 - I Want You Back
3. B.J. Thomas - Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head
4. The Shocking Blue - Venus
5. Eddie Holman - Hey There Lonely Girl

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 11, 1970 was Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Grows) by Edison Lighthouse, according to the music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.

1. Edison Lighthouse - Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Grows)
2. Canned Heat - Let's Work Together
3. Peter Paul & Mary - Leavin' On A Jet Plane
4. Lee Marvin - Wand'rin' Star
5. The Jackson Five - I Want You Back

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 11, 1970 was Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin/Everybody Is A Star by Sly & The Family Stone, according to the music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.

1. Sly & The Family Stone - Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin/Everybody Is A Star
2. The Temptations - Psychedelic Shack
3. B.B. King - The Thrill Is Gone
4. The Jackson 5 - I Want You Back/Who's Lovin You
5. Eddie Holman - Hey There Lonely Girl

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 11th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 11, 1970 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 11, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 09:31 am and setting at 12:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 22, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Feb 21, 1970.

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Your place in the Universe on February 11, 1970

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Someone born on February 11, 1970 is:

55 years 2 months old,

or 662 months and 12 days old,

or 2880 weeks

or 20160 days old,

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

There are 294 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 11th 2026.

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

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

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