What happened on Saturday April 18, 1970?

Here's what happened on April 18, 1970:

• Apollo 13 Astronauts Honored After Miraculous Space Mission The three Apollo 13 astronauts - Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise - were presented with awards the day after their safe return to Earth, celebrating their extraordinary survival and teamwork during one of the most dramatic space missions in NASA's history. Their successful return after a critical oxygen tank explosion nearly doomed the mission is considered a testament to human ingenuity and resilience in the face of extreme adversity.
• Greg Eklund Birth Greg Eklund, an American musician best known as the drummer for the alternative rock band Everclear, was born on this date. Eklund played a significant role in the band's success during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Events in 1970

April 18, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 18, 1970

Newspapers from Apr. 18, 1970

April 18, 1970 was a Saturday and it was the 108th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 18, 1970 can also be written as 4/18/1970 in the US and as 18/4/1970 in UK and Europe.

April 18, 1970 in April 1970 calendar

Famous people born on April 18, 1970:

• Esther Schweins

  German comedian and actress known for her work in television and film comedy.

• Luis Miguel

  Legendary Mexican singer known as 'El Sol de México', who has sold over 100 million records worldwide and mastered multiple musical genres.

• Saad Hariri

  Prominent Saudi Arabian-Lebanese politician who served as the 66th Prime Minister of Lebanon, playing a significant role in Middle Eastern...

• Heike Friedrich

  East German swimmer who achieved a world record in the 200m event, representing the athletic excellence of East Germany.

• Mathilde Laurent

  Renowned French perfumer who has worked for prestigious brands like Guerlain and Cartier, winning the Grand Prix du Parfum in 2010.

• Willie Roaf

  Professional American football player who made significant contributions to the sport during his career.

• Fredro Starr
• Francisco Jémez Martín
• Saʿd Ḥarīrī
• Francesca Bellettini

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on April 18th

Famous people died on April 18, 1970:

• Angelo Brugnoli
• Michał Kalecki

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on April 18th

April 18, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 18, 1970 was Let It Be by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

1. The Beatles - Let It Be
2. The Jackson 5 - ABC
3. Norman Greenbaum - Spirit In The Sky
4. John Ono Lennon - Instant Karma (We All Shine On)
5. Edison Lighthouse - Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)

April 18, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 18, 1970 was Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

1. Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
2. Dana - All Kinds Of Everything
3. Norman Greenbaum - Spirit In The Sky
4. Andy Williams - Can't Help Falling In Love
5. Mary Hopkin - Knock Knock Who's There

April 18, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 18, 1970 was ABC by Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

1. Jackson 5 - ABC
2. Tyrone Davis - Turn Back The Hands Of Time
3. Aretha Franklin - Call Me
4. Little Sister - You're The One-Part II
5. The Supremes - Up The Ladder To The Roof

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 18th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 18, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 18, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 18, 1970 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 18, 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 April 18, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 03:49 pm and setting at 04:02 am.

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

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Someone born on April 18, 1970 is:

55 years 1 month old,

or 661 months and 5 days old,

or 2874 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20124 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 18, 1970?

There are 330 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 18th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 18, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 18, 1970.

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