What happened on Thursday February 19, 1970?

Here's what happened on February 19, 1970:

• USSR Launches Satellites The Soviet Union successfully launched Sputnik 52 and the Molniya 1-13 communications satellite, continuing their space exploration and telecommunications technological advancements during the Cold War era.
• Denny McLain Suspended for Bookmaking Allegations Detroit Tigers' pitcher and American League Cy Young Award winner Denny McLain was suspended for three months, effective April 1, due to alleged connections with bookmakers, marking a significant moment in baseball's ongoing battle against gambling.
• Prince Charles Joins Royal Navy Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales, officially began his military service by joining the Royal Navy, continuing the British royal family's long-standing tradition of military involvement.
• Poseidon Nickel Mining Speculative Bubble Australian nickel mining company Poseidon NL experienced a dramatic stock price surge, with shares rising from $0.80 in September 1969 to around $280, before the speculative bubble dramatically burst, illustrating the volatile nature of mining investment markets.
• Pathet Lao Military Conquest During the Laotian Civil War, the communist Pathet Lao forces successfully conquered the strategic regions of Xieng Khuang and Muong Suy, significantly advancing their territorial control.
• Ruwan Kalpage Cricket Profile Ruwan Kalpage, a notable Sri Lankan cricket off-spinner, emerged as a significant player in the country's cricket history during this period.

Events in 1970

February 19, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 19, 1970

Newspapers from Feb. 19, 1970

February 19, 1970 was a Thursday and it was the 50th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 19, 1970 can also be written as 2/19/1970 in the US and as 19/2/1970 in UK and Europe.

February 19, 1970 in February 1970 calendar

Famous people born on February 19, 1970:

• Bellamy Young

  American actress known for her prominent role in the television series 'Scandal' as Mellie Grant, a complex political figure who served as...

• Jonathan Tropper
• Lord Finesse

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on February 19th

Famous people died on February 19, 1970:

• Ralph Edward Flanders

  Us senator from vermont (b. 1890).

• Gaston Modot

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on February 19th

February 19, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 19, 1970 was Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) by Sly & the Family Stone, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

1. Sly & the Family Stone - Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
2. Eddie Holman - Hey There Lonely Girl
3. Simon and Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
4. The Jackson 5 - I Want You Back
5. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Travelin' Band

February 19, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 19, 1970 was Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Grows) by Edison Lighthouse, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

1. Edison Lighthouse - Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Grows)
2. Canned Heat - Let's Work Together
3. Peter Paul & Mary - Leavin' On A Jet Plane
4. Lee Marvin - Wand'rin' Star
5. The Jackson Five - I Want You Back

February 19, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 19, 1970 was Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin/Everybody Is A Star by Sly & The Family Stone, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

1. Sly & The Family Stone - Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin/Everybody Is A Star
2. The Temptations - Psychedelic Shack
3. The Delfonics - Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)
4. Eddie Holman - Hey There Lonely Girl
5. Brook Benton - Rainy Night In Georgia

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 19th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 19, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 19, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 19, 1970 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 19, 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 February 19, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 04:02 pm and setting at 06:32 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 22, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Feb 21, 1970.

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Your place in the Universe on February 19, 1970

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Someone born on February 19, 1970 is:

55 years 2 months old,

or 662 months and 4 days old,

or 2878 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20152 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 19, 1970?

There are 302 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 19th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 19, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 19, 1970.

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