What happened on Monday August 17, 1970?

Here's what happened on August 17, 1970:

• Venera 7: First Spacecraft to Transmit Data from Venus Surface The Soviet Union launched the Venera 7 spacecraft as part of their Venera program, marking a groundbreaking moment in space exploration. This mission would become the first spacecraft to successfully transmit scientific data from the surface of another planet, specifically Venus, revolutionizing our understanding of planetary exploration.
• US Disposes of Nerve Gas in Gulf Stream The United States conducted a controversial maritime disposal operation, sinking 418 containers of nerve gas into the Gulf Stream near the Bahamas, raising significant environmental and safety concerns about chemical waste management.

Events in 1970

August 17, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 17, 1970

Newspapers from Aug. 17, 1970

August 17, 1970 was a Monday and it was the 229th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1970 can also be written as 8/17/1970 in the US and as 17/8/1970 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 1970 in August 1970 calendar

Famous people born on August 17, 1970:

• Andrus Kivirähk

  Renowned Estonian author celebrated for his innovative literary style that masterfully blends traditional folklore with contemporary...

• Jim Courier

  Legendary American tennis player who dominated men's tennis in the early 1990s, winning four Grand Slam titles and reaching world No.

• Saif Ali Khan

  Prominent Bollywood actor known for his versatile roles and critically acclaimed performances.

• Karl Unterkircher

  Exceptional Italian mountaineer who conquered Everest and K2 in a remarkable 53-day expedition without supplemental oxygen.

• Mark Gebel

  Professional circus performer from a legendary circus family, continuing his father Gunther Gebel-Williams' renowned animal training legacy.

• Tammy Townsend

  Television actress with various roles in TV series and movies during her career.

• Jorge Posada

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on August 17th

Famous people died on August 17, 1970:

• Lois Butler
• Antonio Pensa

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on August 17th

August 17, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1970 was Make It With You by Bread, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

1. Bread - Make It With You
2. Carpenters - (They Long To Be) Close To You
3. Eric Burdon and War - Spill The Wine
4. Edwin Starr - War
5. Mungo Jerry - In The Summertime

August 17, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1970 was The Wonder Of You by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

1. Elvis Presley - The Wonder Of You
2. Hotlegs - Neanderthal Man
3. The Kinks - Lola
4. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Tears Of A Clown
5. Shirley Bassey - Something

August 17, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1970 was Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

1. Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours
2. James Brown - Get Up (I Feel Like Being Like A) Sex Machine (Part 1)
3. Edwin Starr - War
4. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - Do You See My Love (For You Growing)
5. Clarence Carter - Patches

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 17, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 17, 1970 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 August 17, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 08:16 pm and setting at 07:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 18, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Sep 15, 1970.

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Your place in the Universe on August 17, 1970

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Someone born on August 17, 1970 is:

54 years 8 months old,

or 656 months and 27 days old,

or 2856 weeks and 2 days old,

or 19994 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1970?

There are 95 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 17, 1970.

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