What happened on Sunday September 13, 1970?

Here's what happened on September 13, 1970:

• Attica Prison Riot A violent confrontation occurred at Attica Correctional Facility when state troopers, sheriff's deputies, and prison guards stormed the prison. The tragic event resulted in the deaths of 31 prisoners and nine guards who were being held hostage, becoming a significant moment in the history of prison rights and law enforcement.
• Palestinian Airline Hijackings Palestinian guerrillas from the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine hijacked three airliners, which were subsequently destroyed. This event was part of the escalating tensions in the Middle East and highlighted the emerging threat of international terrorism.
• IBM Introduces System 370 Computer IBM announced the System 370, a significant advancement in mainframe computing technology that represented a major leap forward in computer architecture and performance. This system introduced new features like improved memory management and enhanced processing capabilities.
• Palestinian Guerrilla Action in Jordan Palestinian guerrillas captured the city of Irbid in Jordan, contributing to the complex political tensions in the region during this period.
• First New York City Marathon The inaugural New York City Marathon was held, marking the beginning of what would become one of the world's most prestigious and iconic marathon events. Gary Muhrcke won the race with a time of 2:31:38, setting the stage for the marathon's future popularity.
• US Men's Tennis Championship Ken Rosewall emerged victorious against Tony Roche in the 90th US Men's Tennis Championship, demonstrating his skill and prowess on the tennis court.
• US Women's Tennis Championship Margaret Smith Court defeated Rosemary Casals in the 84th US Women's Tennis Championship, showcasing the competitive spirit of women's tennis during this era.
• LPGA Wendell-West Golf Open Joanne Carner won the LPGA Wendell-West Golf Open, highlighting her talent in professional women's golf.
• Jason Scott Sadofsky - Digital Archivist Jason Scott Sadofsky, creator and owner of textfiles.com, began his journey in digital archiving, preserving important digital historical records and content.

Events in 1970

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

Magazines from Sep. 13, 1970

Newspapers from Sep. 13, 1970

September 13, 1970 was a Sunday and it was the 256th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 13, 1970 can also be written as 9/13/1970 in the US and as 13/9/1970 in UK and Europe.

September 13, 1970 in September 1970 calendar

Famous people born on September 13, 1970:

• Louise Lombard

  English actress known for her roles in television series like 'CSI' and 'The House of Eliott'.

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on September 13th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 13, 1970 was War by Edwin Starr, according to the music chart for the week September 7th and September 13th.

1. Edwin Starr - War
2. Diana Ross - Ain't No Mountain High Enough
3. Mungo Jerry - In The Summertime
4. Chicago - 25 Or 6 To 4
5. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Lookin' Out My Back Door

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

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

1. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Tears Of A Clown
2. Freda Payne - Band Of Gold
3. Elvis Presley - The Wonder Of You
4. Chairmen Of The Board - Give Me Just A Little More Time
5. Three Dog Night - Mama Told Me (Not To Come)

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 13, 1970 was Don't Play That Song by Aretha Franklin with The Dixie Flyers, according to the music chart for the week September 7th and September 13th.

1. Aretha Franklin with The Dixie Flyers - Don't Play That Song
2. Clarence Carter - Patches
3. Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours
4. Diana Ross - Ain't No Mountain High Enough
5. The Spinners - It's A Shame

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 13th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 13, 1970 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 13, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:14 pm and setting at 05:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 17, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Sep 15, 1970.

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Someone born on September 13, 1970 is:

54 years 8 months old,

or 656 months and 1 day old,

or 2852 weeks and 3 days old,

or 19967 days old,

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

There are 122 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 13th 2025.

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

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

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