What happened on Wednesday March 18, 1970?

Here's what happened on March 18, 1970:

• US Postal Workers Strike The first mass work stoppage in the 195-year history of the US Postal Service began with a walkout of letter carriers in Brooklyn and Manhattan, demanding better wages. Ultimately, 210,000 postal employees in 30 cities participated in this wildcat strike. Mail service was virtually paralyzed in major cities like New York, Detroit, and Philadelphia, prompting President Nixon to declare a national emergency and deploy military units to post offices. The strike concluded after one week, representing a significant moment in labor relations.
• Cambodian Military Coup A significant political upheaval in Cambodia occurred when General Lon Nol staged a military coup, forcibly removing Prince Norodom Sihanouk from power. This event marked a critical turning point in Cambodian political history, dramatically altering the country's leadership and setting the stage for future conflicts.
• Northern Ireland Political Expulsion Five Unionist Members of Parliament, including William Craig and Harry West, were expelled from the Unionist Parliamentary Party in Northern Ireland, reflecting the complex political tensions of the era.
• NFL Equipment Selection The National Football League officially selected Wilson as its official football and scoreboard as the official timekeeping device, a minor but noteworthy administrative decision in sports equipment standardization.
• Local TV Channel Suspension KAEC TV channel 19 in Lufkin, Texas (an ABC affiliate) suspended its broadcasting operations.

Events in 1970

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

Magazines from Mar. 18, 1970

Newspapers from Mar. 18, 1970

March 18, 1970 was a Wednesday and it was the 77th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 18, 1970 can also be written as 3/18/1970 in the US and as 18/3/1970 in UK and Europe.

March 18, 1970 in March 1970 calendar

Famous people born on March 18, 1970:

• Queen Latifah

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• Susan Anbeh
• Liza Fromer

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on March 18th

Famous people died on March 18, 1970:

• William Beaudine
• Louis Béchereau
• Boris Petrovič Uvarov

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on March 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 18, 1970 was Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

1. Simon and Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
2. The Jaggerz - The Rapper
3. Chairmen Of The Board - Give Me Just A Little More Time
4. John Ono Lennon - Instant Karma (We All Shine On)
5. Brook Benton - Rainy Night In Georgia

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 18, 1970 was Wand'rin' Star by Lee Marvin, according to the music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

1. Lee Marvin - Wand'rin' Star
2. Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
3. The Jackson Five - I Want You Back
4. The Beatles - Let It Be
5. Pickettywitch - That Same Old Feeling

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 18, 1970 was Call Me by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

1. Aretha Franklin - Call Me
2. Brook Benton - Rainy Night In Georgia
3. James Brown - It's A New Day (Part 1) & (Part 2)
4. The Originals - The Bells
5. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - Gotta Hold On To This Feeling

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 18th is Pisces.

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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.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 18, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 01:52 pm and setting at 04:36 am.

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

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Someone born on March 18, 1970 is:

55 years 1 month old,

or 661 months and 25 days old,

or 2877 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20145 days old,

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

There are 309 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 18th 2026.

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

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

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