Thursday October 15, 1970: on this day

October 15, 1970 was the 288th day of the year 1970, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 15, 1970 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 15, 1970, who was born and died on October 15, 1970, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 15, 1970, which were the most popular songs (ex. I'll Be There by Jackson 5), movies (e.g. Waterloo, directed by Sergey Bondarchuk), TV series (e.g. Timeslip) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 15th, 1970 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 15, 1970?


October 15, 1970 was a Thursday and it was the 288th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 15, 1970 can also be written as 10/15/1970 in the US and as 15/10/1970 in UK and Europe.

October 15, 1970 in October 1970 calendar

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October 15, 1970: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 15, 1970:

  • Bridge over yarra river in melbourne crashes; killing 35
  • Russian passenger flight hijacked to turkey
  • Anwar sadat elected president of egypt
  • Baltimore orioles beat cincinnati reds, four games to one in 67th world series.
  • Thirty-five construction workers are killed when a section of the new west gate bridge in melbourne collapses.
  • The domestic soviet aeroflot flight 244 is hijacked and diverted to turkey.
  • During the construction of australia's west gate bridge, a span of the bridge falls and kills 35 workers. the incident is the country's worst industrial accident to this day.

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October 15, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on October 15th, 1970 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 15, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 15, 1970 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 15, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 06:26 pm and setting at 09:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 14, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Nov 13, 1970.

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Who was born on October 15, 1970?


Famous people born on October 15, 1970:

  • Zak Orth
    Zak Orth

    American actor.

  • Jon Seda
    Jon Seda

    Actor.

  • Elgin Baylor Lumpkin

    R&B singer known for hits like 'Can U Get Wit It' and 'Don't Wanna Be a Player.

  • Cooper Harris

    Cooper Harris is a successful entrepreneur known for founding a popular tech startup.

  • Pernilla Wiberg

    Swedish skier.

  • Ginuwine

    American singer-songwriter, dancer, and actor.

  • Eric Benét

    American actor and singer-songwriter.

  • Dalia Behery

    Egyptian actress and model miss egypt 1990.

  • Lonnie Palelei

    Guard (ny jets).

  • Daniela Pestova

    Model.

  • Noel Gugliemi
  • Saad Bakhit Mubarak
  • Mike Peplowski
  • Predrag Zimonjić
  • Alessandro De Botton
  • Chris Cunningham

Whose famous birthday is on October 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 15th:

  • Tito Jackson
    Tito Jackson

    Tito jackson is a guitarist best known as a member of the famous jackson 5 band.

  • Kiko Mizuhara
    Kiko Mizuhara

    Kiko mizuhara is a japanese model known for her work in the fashion industry and her appearances in various magazines and fashion shows.

  • Penny Marshall
    Penny Marshall

    Penny marshall was an american actress, director, and producer, best known for her role as laverne defazio on the television sitcom laverne...

  • Keyshia Cole
    Keyshia Cole

    Keyshia cole is an american r&b singer known for her soulful voice and emotional lyrics.

  • Lee Iacocca
    Lee Iacocca

    American self-made man who rose to the top of the ford motor co.

  • Mira Nair
    Mira Nair

    Indian-american actress and producer.

  • Jean Peters
    Jean Peters

    American actress.

  • Jaci Velasquez
    Jaci Velasquez

    Rock singer.

  • Dominic West
    Dominic West

    Dominic west is a british actor known for his roles in the wire and the affair.

  • John Kenneth Galbraith
    John Kenneth Galbraith

    Economist (affluent society-58 hillman award).

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October 15, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 53 years 6 months old,

or 642 months and 10 days old,

or 2793 weeks

or 19551 days old,

if you were born on October 15, 1970.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 173 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 15th 2024.

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

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

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October 15, 1970: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 15, 1970:

  • Leonarda Cianciulli
  • Avanti Martinetti
  • Ernie Stevenson

What famous deaths happened on October 15th?

Famous deaths on October 15th:

  • Pat O'Brien
    Pat O'Brien

    American actor.

  • Betty Driver
    Betty Driver

    English actress, singer, and author (b. 1920).

  • Edie Adams
    Edie Adams

    American actress and singer (born 1927).

  • Henny Porten
    Henny Porten

    German actress and one of the first silent film stars in germany.

  • Trestan Hart

    Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.

  • Dmonte Coleman

    Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking plays.

  • Govind Desai

    Renowned Indian novelist and Sahitya Akademi Award winner.

  • Jaree Al-Sabah

    Jaree Al-Sabah was a prominent Kuwaiti politician who served as the Prime Minister of Kuwait from 1978 to 1991.

  • Silvie Townsend

    Renowned British author known for her captivating novels.

  • Thaddeaus Koscuiszko

    Famous for his role in the American Revolutionary War and Polish independence efforts.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 15th

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October 15, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 15, 1970:

  • United States - White Cane Safety Day, National Grouch Day, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Teresa of Avila
  • Roman festivals - the Equirria or October equus: sacrifice of a horse to Mars
  • French Republican Calendar - Amaryllis (Amaryllis) Day, twenty-fourth day in the Month of VendTmiaire

Observances on October 15, 1970:

  • International Day of Rural Women
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October 15, 1970: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 15, 1970 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 12th and October 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 1970 was I'll Be There by Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

October 15, 1970: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 15, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'll Be There
  2. - Cracklin' Rosie
  3. - Green-Eyed Lady
  4. - All Right Now
  5. - We've Only Just Begun

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 15, 1970 was Band Of Gold by Freda Payne, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

October 15, 1970: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 15, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Band Of Gold
  2. - Black Night
  3. - You Can Get It If You Really Want
  4. - Paranoid
  5. - Me And My Life

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 15, 1970 was I'll Be There by Jackson 5, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

October 15, 1970: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 15, 1970 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I'll Be There
  2. - Ain't No Mountain High Enough
  3. - Express Yourself
  4. - Still Water (Love)
  5. - Stand By Your Man

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October 15, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 15, 1970 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Waterloo

Waterloo

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Sergey Bondarchuk

Starring: Rod Steiger, Christopher Plummer, Orson Welles, Jack Hawkins

Country: United States of America

The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes

The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Billy Wilder

Starring: Robert Stephens, Christopher Lee, Colin Blakely, Geneviève Page

Country: United States of America

Borsalino

Borsalino

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Jacques Deray

Starring: Alain Delon, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Arnoldo Foà, Laura Adani, Catherine Rouvel, Corinne Marchand, Françoise Christophe

Country: Italy

Husbands

Husbands

Release year: 1970

Directed by: John Cassavetes

Starring: Ben Gazzara, Peter Falk, John Cassavetes, Jenny Runacre

The McKenzie Break

The McKenzie Break

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Lamont Johnson

Starring: Brian Keith, Helmut Griem, Ian Hendry, Jack Watson

October 15, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 15, 1970 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Timeslip

Timeslip

Release year: 1970

Written by:

Starring: Cheryl Burfield, Spencer Banks, Denis Quilley, Iris Russell

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

UFO

UFO

Release year: 1970

Written by:

Starring: Ed Bishop, Dolores Mantez, Michael Billington, Ayshea Brough

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Josie and the Pussycats

Josie and the Pussycats

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Harry Elfont

October 15, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 15, 1970 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Wall Street Jungle by Richard Ney

The Wall Street Jungle

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The Wall Street Jungle [January 1, 1970] Ney Richard... B00005X4AX

Calico Palace by Gwen Bristow

Calico Palace

By:

The thrilling story of California's gold rush does not revolve around the prospectors (40-niners) who rushed to San Francisco in 1849. It is about the men, and the women.

Papillon by Henri Charriere

Papillon

By:

Henri Charriere was referred to as "Papillon" for his butterfly tattoo on his chest. He was convicted in Paris of a murder he didn't commit in 1931.

Great Lion Of God by Taylor Caldwell

Great Lion Of God

By:

Caldwell's classic epic novel is an inspiring, moving, and spiritual tale about St. Paul and the lives of the Jews, Romans, and early Christians.

Up The Organization by Robert Townsend

Up The Organization

By:

Although Up the Organization was published over thirty-five years before its first publication, it continues to be a top choice for business books, even though it was first published in 1983.

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Who was the US President on October 15, 1970?

On October 15, 1970 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 15, 1970?

On October 15, 1970 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 15, 1970?

On October 15, 1970 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 15th?

October 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on October 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 cologne attack: three people are hurt when a man sets fire to a fast-food outlet in cologne's main station and then takes a woman hostage. later, german counter-terrorism units rescue the woman.
  • 2017 - 2017 iraqi-kurdish conflict: battle of kirkuk (2017): iraqi troops advance on kurdish-held territory surrounding the city of kirkuk. in the vicinity of cities, there have been reports of clashes.
  • 2016 - At least 55 people were killed in the iraqi civil war (2014-2017), 2016 oct baghdad attacks: an attack on a shi'ite mosque, a check-point at the police station and the family of an anti islamic state sunni paramilitary leader have resulted in the deaths of at least 55 iraqis. (reuters)isil claims responsibility for the takeback of iraqi forces' launching of mosul, its stronghold.

Find out more about October 15th

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What happened in 1970?

1970 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • The Epoch
  • Afro-American Historical Calendar Series Established
  • Netherlands Christian Workers Union (NCW) forms

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What was the calendar for October 1970?

October 1970 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how October 1970 calendar looked like.

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