What happened on Monday April 13, 1970?

Here's what happened on April 13, 1970:

• Apollo 13 Oxygen Tank Explosion A critical oxygen tank aboard the Apollo 13 Service Module exploded during the spacecraft's lunar mission, causing severe damage to the command and service module. This life-threatening incident put the entire crew in immense danger, requiring extraordinary problem-solving and survival skills to return safely to Earth.
• Mikis Theodorakis Released Renowned Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis was freed from the Oropos concentration camp and granted exile to France, symbolizing a critical moment in his political and personal struggle against oppression.
• Ian Paisley Wins Northern Ireland By-Election Reverend Ian Paisley secured a seat in the House of Commons of Northern Ireland through a by-election, marking a significant moment in the region's complex political landscape.
• 34th US Masters Golf Championship Billy Casper won the 34th Golf Masters Championship, shooting an impressive total score of 279, demonstrating exceptional skill and precision in professional golf.
• National Westminster Bank Begins Trading The National Westminster Bank commenced trading operations in the United Kingdom, representing a significant development in the British banking sector.

Events in 1970

April 13, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 13, 1970

Newspapers from Apr. 13, 1970

April 13, 1970 was a Monday and it was the 103rd day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 13, 1970 can also be written as 4/13/1970 in the US and as 13/4/1970 in UK and Europe.

April 13, 1970 in April 1970 calendar

Famous people born on April 13, 1970:

• Rick Schroder

  American actor known for his roles in 'Silver Spoons', 'The Champ', and 'NYPD Blue', where he played Detective Danny Sorenson.

• DeRon Hayes

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on April 13th

Famous people died on April 13, 1970:

• Giambattista Fanales

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on April 13th

April 13, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 13, 1970 was Let It Be by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

1. The Beatles - Let It Be
2. The Jackson 5 - ABC
3. Norman Greenbaum - Spirit In The Sky
4. John Ono Lennon - Instant Karma (We All Shine On)
5. Edison Lighthouse - Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)

April 13, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 13, 1970 was Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

1. Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
2. Dana - All Kinds Of Everything
3. Norman Greenbaum - Spirit In The Sky
4. Andy Williams - Can't Help Falling In Love
5. Mary Hopkin - Knock Knock Who's There

April 13, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 13, 1970 was ABC by Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

1. Jackson 5 - ABC
2. Tyrone Davis - Turn Back The Hands Of Time
3. Aretha Franklin - Call Me
4. Little Sister - You're The One-Part II
5. The Supremes - Up The Ladder To The Roof

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 13th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 13, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 13, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 13, 1970 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 13, 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 April 13, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 10:37 am and setting at 02:09 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 23, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Apr 21, 1970.

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Your place in the Universe on April 13, 1970

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Someone born on April 13, 1970 is:

55 years 1 month old,

or 661 months and 1 day old,

or 2874 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20120 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 13, 1970?

There are 334 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 13th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 13, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 13, 1970.

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