What happened on Wednesday June 17, 1970?

Here's what happened on June 17, 1970:

• Brazil Triumphs in 1970 FIFA World Cup Brazil defeated Italy 4-1 in a spectacular final match at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium, with a crowd of 112,000 witnessing their historic victory. This win solidified Brazil's reputation as a football powerhouse and marked their third World Cup championship, making them the first team to win the tournament three times.
• Edwin Land Patents Polaroid Camera Technology Pioneering inventor Edwin Land patents a groundbreaking instant photography technology for the Polaroid camera, revolutionizing personal photography by allowing users to develop pictures immediately after taking them. This innovation dramatically transformed how people captured and shared visual memories.

Events in 1970

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

Magazines from Jun. 17, 1970

Newspapers from Jun. 17, 1970

June 17, 1970 was a Wednesday and it was the 168th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 17, 1970 can also be written as 6/17/1970 in the US and as 17/6/1970 in UK and Europe.

June 17, 1970 in June 1970 calendar

Famous people born on June 17, 1970:

• Will Forte

  Renowned American comedian, actor, and writer known for Saturday Night Live and comedic films like MacGruber.

• Phil Mickelson

  Legendary professional golfer, multiple major championship winner, and one of the most famous golfers in history.

• Michael Showalter

  Versatile American comedian, actor, director, and screenwriter known for his work in comedy and independent films.

• Popeye Jones

  Professional basketball player who played as a forward in the NBA, primarily for the Toronto Raptors.

• Jason Hanson

  Long-time NFL kicker who spent his entire career with the Detroit Lions, known for his consistency and longevity.

• Kamel Daoud (writer)

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on June 17th

Famous people died on June 17, 1970:

• Henri Vidon

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on June 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 17, 1970 was The Long And Winding Road by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.

1. The Beatles - The Long And Winding Road
2. The Jackson 5 - The Love You Save
3. The Poppy Family - Which Way You Goin' Billy?
4. Rare Earth - Get Ready
5. Three Dog Night - Mama Told Me (Not To Come)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 17, 1970 was In The Summertime by Mungo Jerry, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.

1. Mungo Jerry - In The Summertime
2. Christie - Yellow River
3. Mr Bloe - Groovin' With Mr Bloe
4. Free - All Right Now
5. England World Cup Squad - Back Home

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 17, 1970 was The Love You Save by Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.

1. Jackson 5 - The Love You Save
2. The Temptations - Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today)
3. The Impressions - Check Out Your Mind
4. Aretha Franklin with The Dixie Flyers - Spirit In The Dark/The Thrill Is Gone
5. The Moments - Love On A Two-Way Street

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th is Gemini.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 17, 1970 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 17, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 07:03 pm and setting at 03:59 am.

The previous full moon was on May 21, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Jun 19, 1970.

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Someone born on June 17, 1970 is:

54 years 10 months old,

or 658 months and 26 days old,

or 2864 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20054 days old,

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

There are 35 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 17th 2025.

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

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

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