What happened on Thursday November 19, 1970?

Here's what happened on November 19, 1970:

• Operation Ivory Coast: Son Tay Prison Raid A joint U.S. Air Force and Army team conducted a daring raid on the Son Tay prison camp in Vietnam, attempting to rescue American prisoners of war. Although no Americans were killed and no prisoners were found, the operation led to a significant reorganization of POW detention facilities.
• Hafez al-Assad Restructures Syrian Government Syrian Prime Minister Hafez al-Assad formed a new government while maintaining his position as defense minister, signaling a strategic consolidation of political and military power.
• Deadly Dance Hall Fire in France A catastrophic fire at a dance hall near Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, France, resulted in the tragic deaths of 146 people, making it one of the deadliest fires in French peacetime history.
• European Economic Community Prime Ministers Summit in Munich Prime ministers of the European Economic Community convened in Munich to discuss economic cooperation, integration, and regional policy during a critical period of European political development.
• Eritrean Liberation Front Assassinates Ethiopian General In a significant act of political violence, the Eritrean Liberation Front killed an Ethiopian general, highlighting the ongoing tensions and conflict in the region during this period.
• Golden Gate Park Conservatory Becomes State Historical Landmark The Golden Gate Park Conservatory in San Francisco was officially designated as a California state historical landmark, recognizing its architectural and cultural significance in preserving botanical heritage.

Events in 1970

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

Magazines from Nov. 19, 1970

Newspapers from Nov. 19, 1970

November 19, 1970 was a Thursday and it was the 323rd day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 19, 1970 can also be written as 11/19/1970 in the US and as 19/11/1970 in UK and Europe.

November 19, 1970 in November 1970 calendar

Famous people born on November 19, 1970:

• Megyn Kelly

  Prominent American journalist and television news anchor, known for her work at Fox News and later NBC News.

• Mike Epps

  Successful stand-up comedian, actor, and producer known for his comedy specials and roles in movies and TV shows.

• Jenni Meno

  American pairs figure skater who competed in the 1994 Winter Olympics, representing the United States in ice skating.

• Peta Wilson

  Australian actress best known for her lead role in the television series 'La Femme Nikita'.

• Marc Thompson (voice actor)

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on November 19th

Famous people died on November 19, 1970:

• Maria Yudina

  Soviet pianist (b. 1899).

• Mario Malatesta
• Andrej Ivanovič Erëmenko
• Marija Veniaminovna Judina
• Sent M'Ahesa
• Dolindo Ruotolo

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on November 19th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 19, 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 19, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 19, 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 19th 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 19, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 19, 1970 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 19, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 09:24 pm and setting at 12:36 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 13, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Dec 12, 1970.

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Someone born on November 19, 1970 is:

54 years 7 months old,

or 655 months and 7 days old,

or 2849 weeks

or 19943 days old,

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

There are 146 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday November 19th 2025.

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

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

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