What happened on Tuesday November 17, 1970?

Here's what happened on November 17, 1970:

• Computer Mouse Patent Granted Douglas Engelbart receives the patent for the first computer mouse, a groundbreaking invention that would revolutionize human-computer interaction and become a ubiquitous input device.
• My Lai Massacre Trial Begins Lieutenant William Calley goes on trial for his role in the infamous My Lai Massacre during the Vietnam War, a pivotal moment in addressing war crimes and military accountability.
• Soviet Luna Programme: First Lunar Rover Landing The Soviet Union successfully landed Lunokhod 1, the first roving remote-controlled robot, on Mare Imbrium (Sea of Rains) on the Moon. The rover was deployed from the orbiting Luna 17 spacecraft, marking a significant milestone in space exploration and robotics.
• Elton John's Live Studio Concert Elton John performed a live studio concert at A&R Studios in New York City, which was later recorded and released as the album '11-17-70', capturing a pivotal moment in the musician's early career.
• The Sun Newspaper Introduces Page 3 Pinup The British tabloid newspaper The Sun published its first page 3 pinup girl, Stephanie Rahn, initiating a controversial tradition that would become a hallmark of the publication for decades.

Events in 1970

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

Magazines from Nov. 17, 1970

Newspapers from Nov. 17, 1970

November 17, 1970 was a Tuesday and it was the 321st day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 17, 1970 can also be written as 11/17/1970 in the US and as 17/11/1970 in UK and Europe.

November 17, 1970 in November 1970 calendar

Famous people born on November 17, 1970:

• Maureen Dor

  Belgian TV and radio presenter Maureen Dor began her acting career at age 10 and later moved to France, working with notable media channels...

• Shigeru Jōshima
• Paul Allender

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on November 17th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 17, 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 17, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 17, 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 17th 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 17, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 17, 1970 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 17, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 08:20 pm and setting at 11:43 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 17, 1970

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Someone born on November 17, 1970 is:

54 years 5 months old,

or 653 months and 27 days old,

or 2843 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19902 days old,

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

There are 188 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday November 17th 2025.

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

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

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