What happened on Friday March 13, 1970?

Here's what happened on March 13, 1970:

• Digital Equipment Corp Introduces PDP-11 Minicomputer On March 13, 1970, Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) launched the PDP-11 minicomputer, a groundbreaking computing system that would significantly influence the development of microcomputer technology. The PDP-11 was known for its innovative architecture and became one of the most successful computer models in history, widely used in scientific, industrial, and academic settings.
• Viaqtar Maritime Disaster A tragic maritime incident occurred on March 13, 1970, when the Iranian ship Viaqtar sank during a return voyage from a religious pilgrimage. Of the 180 people on board, 105 lost their lives, marking a significant and devastating maritime tragedy for the Muslim community.
• San Francisco City Employees Strike On March 13, 1970, city employees in San Francisco initiated a 4-day strike, likely protesting working conditions, wages, or municipal policies. The strike would have disrupted various municipal services and highlighted labor tensions in the city during this period.
• Beehive Anniversary Celebration Ends in Conflict The 100-year anniversary celebration of a local institution in Amsterdam unexpectedly concluded with a brawl on March 13, 1970. The incident suggests underlying tensions or excessive celebrations that escalated into physical confrontation.

Events in 1970

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

Magazines from Mar. 13, 1970

Newspapers from Mar. 13, 1970

March 13, 1970 was a Friday and it was the 72nd day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 13, 1970 can also be written as 3/13/1970 in the US and as 13/3/1970 in UK and Europe.

March 13, 1970 in March 1970 calendar

Famous people born on March 13, 1970:

• Tim Story

  Tim Story is an accomplished American film director and producer known for directing comedies and action films like 'Fantastic Four' and...

• Luca Giustolisi

  Luca Giustolisi is an Italian water polo player who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, representing Italy in international...

• Stéphane Goubert

  Stéphane Goubert was a professional French road cyclist who competed at a high level during the late 1990s and early 2000s, with a notable...

• Mark Bavis

  Mark Bavis was an American hockey scout for the Los Angeles Kings and a former Boston University hockey player in the early 1990s.

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on March 13th

Famous people died on March 13, 1970:

• Maria Fioroni

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on March 13th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 13, 1970 was Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.

1. Simon and Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
2. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Travelin' Band
3. The Jaggerz - The Rapper
4. Brook Benton - Rainy Night In Georgia
5. The Tee Set - Ma Belle Amie

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 13, 1970 was Wand'rin' Star by Lee Marvin, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.

1. Lee Marvin - Wand'rin' Star
2. Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
3. The Jackson Five - I Want You Back
4. The Beatles - Let It Be
5. Pickettywitch - That Same Old Feeling

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 13, 1970 was Rainy Night In Georgia by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.

1. Brook Benton - Rainy Night In Georgia
2. Sly & The Family Stone - Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin/Everybody Is A Star
3. Aretha Franklin - Call Me
4. James Brown - It's A New Day (Part 1) & (Part 2)
5. The Temptations - Psychedelic Shack

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 13th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 13, 1970 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 13, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 09:09 am and setting at 01:15 am.

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

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Someone born on March 13, 1970 is:

55 years 2 months old,

or 662 months

or 2878 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20150 days old,

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

There are 304 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 13th 2026.

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

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

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