What happened on Thursday April 16, 1970?

Here's what happened on April 16, 1970:

• Ian Paisley Wins Stormont Seat Protestant Unionist leader Ian Paisley won a seat in the Stormont Parliament of Northern Ireland, defeating the incumbent and former Prime Minister Terence O'Neill. This political victory was significant in the context of the ongoing tensions in Northern Ireland during the early 1970s.
• Deadly Avalanche in France A catastrophic avalanche in France resulted in 70 fatalities, marking one of the deadliest alpine disasters of the year. The tragic event highlighted the potential dangers of mountain environments and the unpredictability of natural phenomena.
• Richard Josef Neutra Dies Richard Josef Neutra, a prominent Austrian-American architect known for his modernist designs, passed away at the age of 78. Neutra was a significant figure in 20th-century architecture, renowned for his innovative approach to residential design that emphasized harmony between human habitation and the natural environment.
• Peter Veres Dies Peter Veres, a Hungarian minister of defense and writer, died at the age of 73. As a notable political and literary figure in Hungary, Veres contributed to the country's political landscape and cultural discourse during the mid-20th century.

Events in 1970

April 16, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 16, 1970

Newspapers from Apr. 16, 1970

April 16, 1970 was a Thursday and it was the 106th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 1970 can also be written as 4/16/1970 in the US and as 16/4/1970 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 1970 in April 1970 calendar

Famous people born on April 16, 1970:

• Dero Goi

  German musician, lead singer and drummer of the industrial rock band Oomph!, known for his significant contributions to the German...

• Walt Williams

  Professional basketball player who played as a forward/guard, notably with the Toronto Raptors during his NBA career.

• Ettore Bassi

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on April 16th

Famous people died on April 16, 1970:

• Richard Neutra

  The los angeles county hall of records was designed by an austrian-american architect (d. 1970).

• Péter Veres

  Hungarian politician, hungarian minister of defence (b. 1897).

• Gennaro Ciaburri
• Gustavo Serena

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on April 16th

April 16, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 1970 was Let It Be by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

1. The Beatles - Let It Be
2. The Jackson 5 - ABC
3. Norman Greenbaum - Spirit In The Sky
4. John Ono Lennon - Instant Karma (We All Shine On)
5. Edison Lighthouse - Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)

April 16, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 16, 1970 was Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

1. Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
2. Dana - All Kinds Of Everything
3. Norman Greenbaum - Spirit In The Sky
4. Andy Williams - Can't Help Falling In Love
5. Mary Hopkin - Knock Knock Who's There

April 16, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 1970 was ABC by Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

1. Jackson 5 - ABC
2. Tyrone Davis - Turn Back The Hands Of Time
3. Aretha Franklin - Call Me
4. Little Sister - You're The One-Part II
5. The Supremes - Up The Ladder To The Roof

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 16, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 16, 1970 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 April 16, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 01:45 pm and setting at 03:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 23, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Apr 21, 1970.

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Someone born on April 16, 1970 is:

55 years and 28 days old,

or 660 months and 28 days old,

or 2873 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20117 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 16, 1970?

There are 337 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 16, 1970.

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