What happened on Friday May 15, 1970?

Here's what happened on May 15, 1970:

• Beatles' Final Record Release The Beatles released their final record album, 'Let It Be', in the United States, marking the end of an era in music history.
• Jackson State College Tragedy Mississippi Highway Patrol killed two students during a racial disturbance at Jackson State College, a tragic event highlighting racial tensions in the United States.
• South Africa Excluded from Olympic Play The International Olympic Committee voted to expel South Africa from Olympic competition due to its apartheid policies, marking a significant moment in sports and international politics.
• First Female US Army Generals President Richard Nixon appointed Anna Mae Hays and Elizabeth P. Hoisington as the first female generals in the United States Army, a groundbreaking moment for women in military leadership.
• France Conducts Nuclear Test France performed a nuclear test at Mururoa Atoll in French Polynesia, continuing its nuclear weapons development program during the Cold War era.
• Rod Smith, NFL Wide Receiver Rod Smith, a notable wide receiver for the Denver Broncos who played a significant role in their Super Bowl XXXII victory, was recognized on this date.
• Prince Be, Rapper of PM Dawn Prince Be, a prominent rapper and member of the alternative hip-hop group PM Dawn, was born on this date.

Events in 1970

May 15, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 15, 1970

Newspapers from May. 15, 1970

May 15, 1970 was a Friday and it was the 135th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 1970 can also be written as 5/15/1970 in the US and as 15/5/1970 in UK and Europe.

May 15, 1970 in May 1970 calendar

Famous people born on May 15, 1970:

• Desmond Howard

  Legendary NFL wide receiver and kick returner who won the Heisman Trophy, Super Bowl MVP, and played for multiple teams including the...

• Frank de Boer

  Renowned Dutch footballer and manager who had a successful career with Ajax and the Dutch national team.

• Brad Rowe
• Nicola Walker

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on May 15th

Famous people died on May 15, 1970:

• Arnaldo Fortini

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on May 15th

May 15, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 1970 was American Woman by The Guess Who, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

1. The Guess Who - American Woman
2. The Jackson 5 - ABC
3. The Ides Of March - Vehicle
4. The Beatles - Let It Be
5. Simon & Garfunkel - Cecilia

May 15, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 15, 1970 was Back Home by England World Cup Squad, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

1. England World Cup Squad - Back Home
2. Norman Greenbaum - Spirit In The Sky
3. Dana - All Kinds Of Everything
4. The Moody Blues - Question
5. Frijid Pink - House Of The Rising Sun

May 15, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 15, 1970 was Love On A Two-Way Street by The Moments, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

1. The Moments - Love On A Two-Way Street
2. Tyrone Davis - Turn Back The Hands Of Time
3. Gladys Knight And The Pips - You Need Love Like I Do (Don't You)
4. Jackson 5 - ABC
5. The Dells - Open Up My Heart/Nadine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 15, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 15, 1970 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 15, 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 May 15, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 02:35 pm and setting at 03:05 am.

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

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Someone born on May 15, 1970 is:

54 years 11 months old,

or 659 months and 29 days old,

or 2869 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20088 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 15, 1970?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 15, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 15, 1970.

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