Tuesday March 17, 1970: on this day

March 17, 1970 was the 76th day of the year 1970, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is March 17, 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 March 17, 1970, who was born and died on March 17, 1970, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 17, 1970, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel), movies (e.g. The White Sun of the Desert, directed by Vladimir Motyl), TV series (e.g. Norman) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 17th, 1970 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

calendar

What day of the week was March 17, 1970?


March 17, 1970 was a Tuesday and it was the 76th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 1970 can also be written as 3/17/1970 in the US and as 17/3/1970 in UK and Europe.

March 17, 1970 in March 1970 calendar

history

March 17, 1970: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 17, 1970:

  • Us casts their first united nations security council veto (support england).
  • My lai massacre: the united states army charges 14 officers with suppressing information related to the incident.
  • General lon nol ousts prince norodom sihanouk of cambodia.
  • United states postal service workers in new york city go on strike the strike spreads to the state of california and the cities of akron, ohio, philadelphia, pennsylvania, chicago, boston, and denver, colorado 210,000 out of 750,000 u.s. postal employees walk out. president nixon assigns military units to new york city post offices. the strike lasts 2 weeks.

LIFE Magazine

zodiac

March 17, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


 zodiac sign

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

Discover the personality of March born.

Unlock the Mysteries of March 17, 1970! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now

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

Dog chinese zodiac sign

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

Discover the Dog personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on March 17th, 1970 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

see horoscope and birth chart for March 17, 1970
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
zodiac

March 17, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

81%

The moon phase on March 17, 1970 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 17, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 12:49 pm and setting at 04:09 am.

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

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!

Your place in the Universe on March 17, 1970

star banner

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Get your map!

This day in 30 sec.

birthday

Who was born on March 17, 1970?


Famous people born on March 17, 1970:

  • Zoriyah Nguyen

    Pioneered new methods in organic synthesis.

  • Toniya Garcia

    Acclaimed playwright known for her thought-provoking dramas.

  • Matalie Garcia

    Pioneered new methods in organic synthesis.

  • Rocquel Garcia

    Pioneering work in materials science.

  • Stephanie Rawlings-Blake

    Stephanie Rawlings-Blake is an American politician who served as the 49th mayor of Baltimore, Maryland, from 2010 to 2016.

  • Justino González

    Acclaimed playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

  • Darren Kenny

    British paralympic cyclist.

  • Gene Ween

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist (ween).

  • Patrick Lebeau

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Yanic Truesdale

    Canadian actor.

  • Juliet Campbell

    Jamaican sprinter.

  • Shannan Mitchem in Decatur

    Georgia, usa; female infielder (colorado silver bullets).

  • Cara Dunne-Yates
  • Carlo Carcano
  • Vassili Davidenko
  • Giampiero De Carli
  • Saimir Malko
  • Florin Răducioiu

Whose famous birthday is on March 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 17th:

  • Gary Sinise
    Gary Sinise

    Gary sinise is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as forrest gump and apollo 13, as well as for his portrayal of detective...

  • John Boyega
    John Boyega

    John boyega is a british actor known for his role as finn in the star wars sequel trilogy.

  • Olesya Rulin
    Olesya Rulin

    American actress known for her role in the High School Musical film series.

  • Kurt Russell
    Kurt Russell

    An emmy nomination was made for american actor russell for his role as elvis, a tv movie.

  • Rob Lowe
    Rob Lowe

    American actor, with blue eyes and dark hair; handsome.

  • Rudolf Nureyev
    Rudolf Nureyev

    Russian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).

  • Patti Hansen
    Patti Hansen

    Patti hansen is an american model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and her marriage to rolling stones guitarist keith...

  • Lesley-Anne Down
    Lesley-Anne Down

    British actress.

  • Clare Grogan
    Clare Grogan

    In early 1980, a scottish actress was seen in "gregory's girl".

  • Justin Hawkins
    Justin Hawkins

    English singer-songwriter (the darkness british whale and hot leg).

See more famous people and celebrities born on March 17th

birthday

March 17, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 54 years 1 month old,

or 649 months and 6 days old,

or 2823 weeks

or 19761 days old,

if you were born on March 17, 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 March 17, 1970?

There are 328 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 17th 2025.

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

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

RIP

March 17, 1970: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 17, 1970:

  • Fernand Crommelynck

    Belgian dramatist.

  • Günther Dehn
  • František Junek
  • Michael Spring
  • Jérôme Carcopino
  • Jesús Álvarez
  • Michał Kalecki

What famous deaths happened on March 17th?

Famous deaths on March 17th:

  • Helen Hayes
    Helen Hayes

    American actress, who started on stage at age five.

  • Mai Zetterling
    Mai Zetterling

    Actress (night is my future) dies from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Michael Gough
    Michael Gough

    Actor malaysian-english (d. 2011).

  • Rosetta LeNoire
    Rosetta LeNoire

    Rosetta LeNoire was a talented actress known for her work in theater, film, and television.

  • Merritt Butrick
    Merritt Butrick

    Merritt Butrick was an actor known for his role in Star Trek II and III.

  • Bob Papenbrook
    Bob Papenbrook

    American voice actor (born 1955).

  • Klayten Brown

    Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of biotechnology.

  • Phinley Chapman

    Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.

  • Graylynn Jones

    Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.

  • Azalyn Khan

    Groundbreaking researcher in the field of biotechnology.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 17th

holidays

March 17, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 17, 1970:

  • Ancient Rome - the second day of the Bacchanalia in honor of Bacchus
  • Ancient Rome - the Liberalia in honor of Liber
  • St. Agricola
  • St. Joseph of Arimathea
  • Feast day of St Patrick: a public holiday in Ireland (National feast) and Montserrat, widely celebrated in North America and worldwide (see St. Patrick's Day)
  • Ancient Latvia - Kustonu Diena (return of the larks) observed
  • Boston, Massachusetts - Evacuation Day

Saints celebrated on March 17, 1970:

  • Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March and it is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. But Irish people across the globe use to celebrate it also in other Countries. Below you can find a list of the past Saint Patrick's Days and see what happened on each of these days.
vinyl songs

March 17, 1970: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 17, 1970 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 16th and March 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 1970 was Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

March 17, 1970: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 17, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 16th and March 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bridge Over Troubled Water
  2. - The Rapper
  3. - Give Me Just A Little More Time
  4. - Instant Karma (We All Shine On)
  5. - Rainy Night In Georgia

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 17, 1970 was Wand'rin' Star by Lee Marvin, according to the music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

March 17, 1970: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 17, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 16th and March 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Wand'rin' Star
  2. - Bridge Over Troubled Water
  3. - I Want You Back
  4. - Let It Be
  5. - That Same Old Feeling

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 17, 1970 was Call Me by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

March 17, 1970: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 17, 1970 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 16th and March 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Call Me
  2. - Rainy Night In Georgia
  3. - It's A New Day (Part 1) & (Part 2)
  4. - The Bells
  5. - Gotta Hold On To This Feeling

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was March 17, 1970 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club

March 17, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 17, 1970 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The White Sun of the Desert

The White Sun of the Desert

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Vladimir Motyl

Starring: Anatoliy Kuznetsov, Pavel Luspekayev, Spartak Mishulin, Kakhi Kavsadze

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

Leo the Last

Leo the Last

Release year: 1970

Directed by: John Boorman

Starring: Marcello Mastroianni, Billie Whitelaw, Calvin Lockhart, Glenna Forster-Jones

Metello

Metello

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Mauro Bolognini

Starring: Renzo Montagnani, Gabriele Lavia, Lucia Bosè, Ottavia Piccolo, Massimo Ranieri, Mariano Rigillo, Pino Colizzi, Franco Balducci, Luigi Diberti, Tina Aumont, Frank Wolff, Steffen Zacharias

Country: Italy

Bizarre

Bizarre

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Antony Balch

Starring: Richard Schulman, Janet Spearman, Dorothy Grumbar, Anthony Rowlands

March 17, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 17, 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:

Norman

Norman

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Jonathan Segal

Manhunt

Manhunt

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Greg Barker

Look, Stranger

Look, Stranger

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Arielle Javitch

A World Apart

A World Apart

Release year: 1970

Starring: William Prince, Susan Sarandon, Susan Sullivan, Nicolas Surovy

Country: United States of America

March 17, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 17, 1970 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Selling Of The President 1968 by Joe McGinniss

The Selling Of The President 1968

By:

The Selling of President 1968 by Joe McGinniss 1970 Mass Market Paperback

The House On The Strand by Daphne du Maurier

The House On The Strand

By:

This haunting tale by Daphne du Maurier reveals a new approach to time travel. Once you have ingested the secret concoction, you can return to the 14th century.

The Inheritors by Harold Robbins

The Inheritors

By:

In 1969, Harold Robbins started his "trilogy" of greed with The Inheritors. It was a story about the entertainment industry. The novel covers the years 1955-1965 and is based on real network executives and movie moguls. It exposes the power, …

The French Lieutenant'S Woman by John Fowles

The French Lieutenant'S Woman

By:

The French Lieutenant's Woman, John Fowles's most loved and bestselling work internationally, is a masterful feat of seductive storytelling. It effectively reinvents the Victorian novel.

In Someones Shadow by Rod McKuen

In Someones Shadow

By:

McKuen, Rod. In Someone's Shadow.

history

Who was the US President on March 17, 1970?

On March 17, 1970 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 17, 1970?

On March 17, 1970 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on March 17, 1970?

On March 17, 1970 the Pope was St Paul VI.

history

What is special about March 17th?

March 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of March. 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 March 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 jayapura flood & landslide
  • 2018 - 2018 philippine piper pa-23 apache crashes: a piper pa-23 passenger plane bound for laoag international airport, ilocos norte in the philippines crashed upon takeoff from plaridel airport, bulacan. five people were killed and five others were injured.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present), an apache helicopter fired upon a boat carrying somali refugees, off the coast yemen. at least 40 people were killed and 35 others were injured. (reuters),

Find out more about March 17th

history

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

Do you remember 1970? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to

history

What was the calendar for March 1970?

March 1970 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1970 calendar looked like.

Tuesday March 17, 1970