What happened on Saturday March 14, 1970?

Here's what happened on March 14, 1970:

• SS Columbia Eagle Mutiny On March 14, 1970, a dramatic maritime incident occurred when two crew members of the U.S. merchant vessel SS Columbia Eagle staged a mutiny while the ship was transporting bombs to Thailand during the Vietnam War era. The seizure of the vessel represented a significant act of protest against military logistics and the ongoing conflict.
• Quebec Launches First Provincial Lottery On March 14, 1970, Quebec became the pioneering Canadian province to introduce a legal lottery system. The Inter Plus lottery offered an impressive grand prize of CDN$150,000, with tickets priced at just $2, marking a significant moment in Canadian gambling and public revenue generation.

Events in 1970

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

Magazines from Mar. 14, 1970

Newspapers from Mar. 14, 1970

March 14, 1970 was a Saturday and it was the 73rd day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 14, 1970 can also be written as 3/14/1970 in the US and as 14/3/1970 in UK and Europe.

March 14, 1970 in March 1970 calendar

Famous people born on March 14, 1970:

• Meredith Salenger

  American actress known for her roles in 1980s films like 'Dream a Little Dream' and 'The Kiss', with a notable career in teen movies.

• Michael Arrington

  Influential technology blogger and entrepreneur who founded TechCrunch, a leading technology news and analysis website.

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on March 14th

Famous people died on March 14, 1970:

• Fritz Perls

  Fritz Perls was a renowned psychiatrist and psychotherapist who co-developed Gestalt therapy.

• Albert S. D'Agostino

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on March 14th

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

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

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 14, 1970 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 14, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 09:55 am and setting at 02:12 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 14, 1970 is:

55 years 1 month old,

or 661 months and 29 days old,

or 2878 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20149 days old,

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

There are 305 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 14th 2026.

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

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

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