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October 17, 1970 was the 290th day of the year 1970, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is October 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 October 17, 1970, who was born and died on October 17, 1970, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 1970, which were the most popular songs (ex. I'll Be There by Jackson 5), movies (e.g. Waterloo, directed by Sergey Bondarchuk), TV series (e.g. Timeslip) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 17th, 1970 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 17, 1970?
- October 17, 1970: What happened on that day?
- October 17, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 17, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 17, 1970?
- October 17, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 17, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
- October 17, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 17, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
- October 17, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 17, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 17, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 17, 1970?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1970?
- Who was the Pope on October 17, 1970?
What day of the week was October 17, 1970?
October 17, 1970 was a Saturday and it was the 290th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 17, 1970 can also be written as 10/17/1970 in the US and as 17/10/1970 in UK and Europe.
October 17, 1970: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 17, 1970:
- Anwar sadat sworn in as president of egypt
- Montreal, quebec: quebec vice-premier and minister of labour pierre laporte murdered by members of the flq terrorist group.
- Flq terrorists murder quebec vice-premier and minister of labour pierre laporte.
October 17, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 17, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 17th, 1970 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 17, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 17, 1970 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 07:42 pm and setting at 11:45 am.
The previous full moon was on Oct 14, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Nov 13, 1970.
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Who was born on October 17, 1970?
Famous people born on October 17, 1970:
- Jay McGillis
American football player.
- Anil Kumble
Legendary Indian cricketer known for his exceptional spin bowling skills.
- J. C. MacKenzie
Canadian actor.
- John Mabry
Wilmington, delaware -- outfielder (st.
- Blues Saraceno
American producer and guitarist (poison).
- Jean-Paul de Young
Soccer player (fc utrecht).
- Tasha Tsang
Saskatoon, saskatchewan -- rower (1996 olympics).
- Marciano Vink
Soccer player (genoa/psv).
- Shauna O'Brien
American actress and model.
- Mitsukazu Mihara
- Mamadou Mahmoud N'Dongo
Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:
![Smita Patil]()
Smita PatilRenowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
![Felicity Jones]()
Felicity JonesFelicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...
![Wyclef Jean]()
Wyclef JeanWyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.
![Montgomery Clift]()
Montgomery CliftRenowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.
![Rob Marshall]()
Rob MarshallAmerican choreographer and director producer.
![Margot Kidder]()
Margot KidderMargot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.
![Evel Knievel]()
Evel KnievelAmerican daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.
![Mike Judge]()
Mike JudgeAmerican voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.
![Jean Arthur]()
Jean ArthurAmerican singer and actress (d. 1991).
October 17, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 53 years 6 months old,
or 642 months and 3 days old,
or 2792 weeks
or 19544 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 17, 1970?
There are 180 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 1970?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 17, 1970.
October 17, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 17, 1970:
- Quincy Wright
American political scientist, historian, and academic (d. 1970).
- Vola Vale
American actress (born 1897).
- Pierre Laporte
Canadian journalist, lawyer, and politician, deputy premier of quebec (d. 1970).
- Jan Syrový
- Magda Zsabka
What famous deaths happened on October 17th?
Famous deaths on October 17th:
![Danièle Delorme]()
Danièle DelormeFrench actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.
![Teresa Brewer]()
Teresa BrewerAmerican jazz and pop singer (born 1931).
![Levi Stubbs]()
Levi StubbsAmerican baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).
![Joan Hickson]()
Joan HicksonBritish actress (born in 1906).
![John Stuart]()
John StuartActor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).
![Anne Crawford]()
Anne CrawfordActress from israel-english (d. 1956).
- Nathanyl Chopin
Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.
- Elijah Cummings
Elijah Cummings was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S.
- Chadric Chopin
Chadric Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era, known for his innovative and expressive piano compositions.
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October 17, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 17, 1970:
- United States - Black Poetry Day
- UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
- French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
- R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
October 17, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 17, 1970 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 12th and October 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 17, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1970 was I'll Be There by Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.
October 17, 1970: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 17, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Jackson 5 - I'll Be There
- Neil Diamond - Cracklin' Rosie
- Sugarloaf - Green-Eyed Lady
- Free - All Right Now
- Carpenters - We've Only Just Begun
October 17, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1970 was Band Of Gold by Freda Payne, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.
October 17, 1970: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 17, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Freda Payne - Band Of Gold
- Deep Purple - Black Night
- Desmond Dekker - You Can Get It If You Really Want
- Black Sabbath - Paranoid
- The Tremeloes - Me And My Life
October 17, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 1970 was I'll Be There by Jackson 5, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.
October 17, 1970: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 17, 1970 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Jackson 5 - I'll Be There
- Diana Ross - Ain't No Mountain High Enough
- Charles Wright - Express Yourself
- Four Tops - Still Water (Love)
- Candi Staton - Stand By Your Man
October 17, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 17, 1970 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Waterloo
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Sergey Bondarchuk
Starring: Rod Steiger, Christopher Plummer, Orson Welles, Jack Hawkins
Country: United States of America
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Billy Wilder
Starring: Robert Stephens, Christopher Lee, Colin Blakely, Geneviève Page
Country: United States of America
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
Husbands
Release year: 1970
Directed by: John Cassavetes
Starring: Ben Gazzara, Peter Falk, John Cassavetes, Jenny Runacre
The McKenzie Break
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Lamont Johnson
Starring: Brian Keith, Helmut Griem, Ian Hendry, Jack Watson
October 17, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
Timeslip
Release year: 1970
Written by: James Boswell, Ruth Boswell
Starring: Cheryl Burfield, Spencer Banks, Denis Quilley, Iris Russell
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
UFO
Release year: 1970
Written by: Gerry Anderson, Sylvia Anderson
Starring: Ed Bishop, Dolores Mantez, Michael Billington, Ayshea Brough
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Josie and the Pussycats
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Harry Elfont
October 17, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 17, 1970 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Inside The Third Reich
By: Albert Speer
Speer, Hitler's Minister of Armaments and War Production, is brutally incarcerated. He was the man who kept Germany armed and the war machine going even after Hitler's mythology had died.
Calico Palace
By: Gwen Bristow
The thrilling story of California's gold rush does not revolve around the prospectors (40-niners) who rushed to San Francisco in 1849. It is about the men, and the women.
The Wall Street Jungle
By: Richard Ney
The Wall Street Jungle [January 1, 1970] Ney Richard... B00005X4AX
Papillon
By: Henri Charriere
Henri Charriere was referred to as "Papillon" for his butterfly tattoo on his chest. He was convicted in Paris of a murder he didn't commit in 1931.
Up The Organization
By: Robert Townsend
Although Up the Organization was published over thirty-five years before its first publication, it continues to be a top choice for business books, even though it was first published in 1983.
Who was the US President on October 17, 1970?
On October 17, 1970 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1970?
On October 17, 1970 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 17, 1970?
On October 17, 1970 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 17th?
October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of October. 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 October 17th, such as:
- 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),
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
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What was the calendar for October 1970?
October 1970 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
