What happened on Saturday February 14, 1970?

Here's what happened on February 14, 1970:

• MacDonald Family Massacre Jeffrey R. MacDonald murders his wife and children at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, falsely claiming that 'hippies' were responsible for the brutal crime. This shocking case would later become a subject of extensive legal and forensic investigation.
• Birth of Simon Pegg Simon Pegg, a renowned British comedian, writer, and actor, was born. He would later become famous for his roles in comedy films and TV series like 'Shaun of the Dead', 'Hot Fuzz', and 'Star Trek'.
• Literary Libel Case Author David Irving is ordered to pay £40,000 in libel damages to Captain John Broome regarding his book 'The Destruction of Convoy PQ17', highlighting issues of historical accuracy and literary accountability.
• Richard Smehlik NHL Career Begins Richard Smehlik, a professional ice hockey defenseman from Czechoslovakia, was born in Ostrava. He would go on to play for the Czechoslovakian national team and the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL.
• Short-Lived Theater Production The theatrical production at George Abbott Theater in New York City closes after just one performance, highlighting the challenging and unpredictable nature of Broadway productions.

Events in 1970

February 14, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 14, 1970

Newspapers from Feb. 14, 1970

February 14, 1970 was a Saturday and it was the 45th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 14, 1970 can also be written as 2/14/1970 in the US and as 14/2/1970 in UK and Europe.

February 14, 1970 in February 1970 calendar

Famous people born on February 14, 1970:

• Simon Pegg

  Simon Pegg is a renowned British actor, comedian, and screenwriter famous for his comedic roles in cult films like 'Shaun of the Dead' and...

• Guillaume Raoux

  Guillaume Raoux was a professional French tennis player active from 1989, notable for being part of the French team that won the Davis Cup...

• Giuseppe Guerini

  Giuseppe Guerini was an Italian professional cyclist who competed in various cycling competitions during his career.

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on February 14th

Famous people died on February 14, 1970:

• Herbert Strudwick

  English cricketer and coach (d. 1970).

• Harry Stradling Sr.
• Algar Howard
• Umberto Carpi De Resmini
• Arthur Edeson

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on February 14th

February 14, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 14, 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 14, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 14, 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 14, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 14, 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 14th 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 14, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 14, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 14, 1970 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 14, 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 14, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 11:14 am and setting at 03:25 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 14, 1970

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Someone born on February 14, 1970 is:

55 years 2 months old,

or 662 months and 9 days old,

or 2879 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20157 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 14, 1970?

There are 297 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 14th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 14, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 14, 1970.

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