What happened on Monday May 11, 1970?

Here's what happened on May 11, 1970:

• Augusta Civil Rights Uprising of 1970 On May 11-12, 1970, Augusta, Georgia experienced a significant civil rights uprising. Sparked by the beating death of Charles Oatman, a 16-year-old African American, hundreds of black citizens protested racial injustice. The demonstration escalated into a riot where protesters targeted properties, and police responded with violence, killing six people and wounding dozens. The Georgia National Guard was deployed, and nearly 100 protesters were subsequently convicted.
• Henry Marrow Murder in North Carolina On May 11, 1970, Henry Marrow was murdered in Oxford, North Carolina in a racially motivated crime that highlighted the ongoing racial tensions and violence in the American South during the Civil Rights era.
• Devastating Lubbock Tornado Strikes Texas On May 11, 1970, an F5 tornado tore through Lubbock, Texas, causing catastrophic destruction. The powerful tornado killed 26 people and resulted in approximately $250 million in property damage, making it one of the most destructive tornadoes in Texas history.
• The Beatles' Final American Single Release On May 11, 1970, The Beatles released 'The Long and Winding Road', which would be their last American single release, marking the end of an era for one of the most influential bands in music history.
• Sammy Davis Jr. Gets Married On May 11, 1970, entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. married Altovise Gore, continuing his high-profile personal life that often intersected with his celebrated entertainment career.

Events in 1970

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

Magazines from May. 11, 1970

Newspapers from May. 11, 1970

May 11, 1970 was a Monday and it was the 131st day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 1970 can also be written as 5/11/1970 in the US and as 11/5/1970 in UK and Europe.

May 11, 1970 in May 1970 calendar

Famous people born on May 11, 1970:

• Harold Ford Jr.

  Prominent American Democratic politician from Tennessee who served in the U.S.

• Sally Phillips

  British actress and comedian known for her work in comedy films and television series.

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on May 11th

Famous people died on May 11, 1970:

• Johnny Hodges

  Renowned alto saxophonist and key member of Duke Ellington's orchestra, Hodges was a legendary jazz musician known for his distinctive,...

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on May 11th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 1970 was American Woman by The Guess Who, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

1. The Guess Who - American Woman
2. The Jackson 5 - ABC
3. The Ides Of March - Vehicle
4. The Beatles - Let It Be
5. Simon & Garfunkel - Cecilia

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 11, 1970 was Back Home by England World Cup Squad, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

1. England World Cup Squad - Back Home
2. Norman Greenbaum - Spirit In The Sky
3. Dana - All Kinds Of Everything
4. The Moody Blues - Question
5. Frijid Pink - House Of The Rising Sun

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 11, 1970 was Love On A Two-Way Street by The Moments, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

1. The Moments - Love On A Two-Way Street
2. Tyrone Davis - Turn Back The Hands Of Time
3. Gladys Knight And The Pips - You Need Love Like I Do (Don't You)
4. Jackson 5 - ABC
5. The Dells - Open Up My Heart/Nadine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 11, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 10:27 am and setting at 01:38 am.

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

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Someone born on May 11, 1970 is:

55 years and 3 days old,

or 660 months and 3 days old,

or 2870 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20092 days old,

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

There are 362 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 11th 2026.

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

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

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