What happened on Monday November 16, 1970?

Here's what happened on November 16, 1970:

• My Lai Massacre Trial Begins Lieutenant William Calley went on trial for his role in the infamous My Lai Massacre, a tragic event during the Vietnam War where U.S. soldiers killed hundreds of unarmed Vietnamese civilians. This trial would become a pivotal moment in exposing war crimes and challenging military conduct during the conflict.
• First Lunar Rover Lands on Moon The Soviet Union successfully landed Lunokhod 1, the world's first remote-controlled robotic rover, on the Moon's Mare Imbrium (Sea of Rains). Deployed by Luna 17 spacecraft, this technological achievement marked a significant milestone in space exploration and robotics.
• Nixon Requests Aid for Cambodia U.S. President Richard Nixon appealed to Congress for $155 million in supplemental aid for Cambodia, with $85 million designated for military assistance. The goal was to prevent the Khmer Rouge and North Vietnamese forces from overthrowing Premier Lon Nol's government during the complex Indochina conflict.
• Lockheed L-1011 TriStar First Flight The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar, a groundbreaking wide-body commercial airliner developed by Lockheed Corporation, successfully completed its inaugural flight. This advanced tri-engine aircraft represented a significant milestone in aviation technology, competing with Boeing's 747 and the DC-10 in the long-haul passenger market.
• UN Condemns Rhodesian Recognition The United Nations Security Council issued a strong resolution demanding that no government recognize Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), reflecting international opposition to the country's unilateral declaration of independence and its apartheid-like racial policies.

Events in 1970

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

Magazines from Nov. 16, 1970

Newspapers from Nov. 16, 1970

November 16, 1970: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• St. Louis Cardinals - Dallas Cowboys : 38 - 0

November 16, 1970 was a Monday and it was the 320th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 16, 1970 can also be written as 11/16/1970 in the US and as 16/11/1970 in UK and Europe.

November 16, 1970 in November 1970 calendar

Famous people born on November 16, 1970:

• Martha Plimpton

  Acclaimed American actress known for her roles in films like 'Parenthood' and 'The Goonies', and television series such as 'Raising Hope'.

• Logan Mader

  Prominent metal guitarist and music producer who played in bands Machine Head and Soulfly, later becoming a successful record producer.

• Todd Wall
• Donatella Finocchiaro
• Dennis Kelly

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on November 16th

Famous people died on November 16, 1970:

• Luis Jiménez de Asúa

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on November 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 16, 1970 was I Think I Love You by The Partridge Family, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.

1. The Partridge Family - I Think I Love You
2. Carpenters - We've Only Just Begun
3. Jackson 5 - I'll Be There
4. Smokey Robinson - The Tears Of A Clown
5. James Taylor - Fire And Rain

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 16, 1970 was Woodstock by Matthew's Southern Comfort, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.

1. Matthew's Southern Comfort - Woodstock
2. Jimi Hendrix Experience - Voodoo Chile
3. Clarence Carter - Patches
4. Don Fardon - Indian Reservation
5. Dave Edmunds - I Hear You Knocking

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 16, 1970 was Super Bad (Part 1 & Part 2) by James Brown, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.

1. James Brown - Super Bad (Part 1 & Part 2)
2. Jackson 5 - I'll Be There
3. Stevie Wonder - Heaven Help Us All
4. Johnnie Taylor - I Am Somebody Part II
5. Wilson Pickett - Engine Number 9

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 16th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 16, 1970 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 16, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 07:15 pm and setting at 11:08 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 13, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Dec 12, 1970.

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Your place in the Universe on November 16, 1970

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Someone born on November 16, 1970 is:

54 years 5 months old,

or 653 months and 28 days old,

or 2843 weeks and 2 days old,

or 19903 days old,

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

There are 186 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 16th 2025.

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

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

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