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April 20, 1970 was the 110th day of the year 1970, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.
Is April 20, 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 April 20, 1970, who was born and died on April 20, 1970, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 20, 1970, which were the most popular songs (ex. ABC by The Jackson 5), movies (e.g. Borsalino, directed by Jacques Deray), TV series (e.g. For The Love Of Ada) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 20th, 1970 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 20, 1970?
- April 20, 1970: What happened on that day?
- April 20, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 20, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 20, 1970?
- April 20, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 20, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
- April 20, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 20, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
- April 20, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 20, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 20, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 20, 1970?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1970?
- Who was the Pope on April 20, 1970?
What day of the week was April 20, 1970?
April 20, 1970 was a Monday and it was the 110th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 20, 1970 can also be written as 4/20/1970 in the US and as 20/4/1970 in UK and Europe.
April 20, 1970: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 20, 1970:
- 74th boston marathon won by ron hill of great britain in 2:10:30 (new us marathon record).
- Bruno kreisky becomes first socialist chancellor of austria.
April 20, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 20th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
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 20, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.
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April 20, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 20, 1970 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 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 20, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:57 pm and setting at 04:46 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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Who was born on April 20, 1970?
Famous people born on April 20, 1970:
![Shemar Moore]()
Shemar MooreAmerican actor, former fashion model.
- Avishai Cohen
Israeli singer-songwriter and guitarist.
- Bobbyjo Garcia
Bobbyjo Garcia is a renowned geologist who has made important contributions to our understanding of the Earth's geological processes.
- Enma Akutsu
A Japanese manga artist known for her work on the series 'Hana Yori Dango'.
- Zohair Khalil
Zohair Khalil is a Moroccan literary critic who has written extensively on Arabic literature and its influence on world literature.
- Luis Miguel
Mexican singer often referred to as 'El Sol de México'.
- Saraa
Mongolian singer.
- Sarantuya
Mongolian soprano.
- Adriano Moraes
Brazilian rodeo performer.
- Shemar Moore in Oakland
California, usa; actor.
- Ben Weir in Rock Island
Illinois, usa; canadian tour golfer (1993 bogey hill-second).
- Stephane Dieterich
French victim of a homicide, a student at a school for business with a remarkable record.
- Francis Campbell
British diplomat and academic from ireland to the holy see.
- Sarah Gavron
English producer and director.
- Ben Weir
Rock island, illinois -- canadian tour golfer (1993 bogey hills-2nd).
- Herbert Nitsch
- Adam Wójcik
- Massimiliano Alvini
- Artëm Chadžibekov
Whose famous birthday is on April 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 20th:
![Jessica Lange]()
Jessica LangeAmerican academy award winning actress, who started her film career in 1976 with the remake of king kong.
![Luther Vandross]()
Luther VandrossLuther vandross was a renowned r&b singer known for his smooth and soulful voice, and for hits like 'never too much' and 'dance with my...
![Andy Serkis]()
Andy SerkisAndy serkis is an english actor known for his groundbreaking motion-capture performances in iconic roles such as gollum in the lord of the...
![Carmen Electra]()
Carmen ElectraAmerican actress who made a successful career replacing stars like pamela anderson lee and jenny mccarthy of mtvaeur(tm), which has seen her...
![Edie Sedgwick]()
Edie SedgwickAmerican model with amazing eyes and great legs.
![Ryan O'Neal]()
Ryan O'NealAfter starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.
![Crispin Glover]()
Crispin GloverAmerican actor, known for being one of hollywood's most famous oddballs, dada renaissance men, iconoclast auteurs, absurdist entrepreneurs,...
![Veronica Cartwright]()
Veronica CartwrightVeronica cartwright is an english-american actress known for her roles in alien, the birds, and invasion of the body snatchers.
![George Takei]()
George TakeiAmerican actor, director, and author.
![Nina Foch]()
Nina FochAmerican actress, dutch-born in 1954, she was nominated as best supporting actress in the "executive suite" film.
April 20, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 54 years and 4 days old,
or 648 months and 4 days old,
or 2818 weeks and 2 days old,
or 19728 days old,
if you were born on April 20, 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 April 20, 1970?
There are 361 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 20th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 1970?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 20, 1970.
April 20, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 20, 1970:
- Paul Celan
- Héctor García Godoy
- Silvio Secchi
What famous deaths happened on April 20th?
Famous deaths on April 20th:
![Benny Hill]()
Benny HillBritish comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.
![Alan Dale]()
Alan DaleAmerican singer (born 1925).
![Christian X]()
Christian XKing of denmark (1912-1947), dies aged 76.
- Idrissa Deby
Former President of Chad.
- Galdino Balthazar
Brazilian indigenous leader and activist who fought for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon rainforest.
- Briyan Stoker
Irish author known for his Gothic novel Dracula.
- Marl Stoker
Irish author best known for his Gothic novel 'Dracula'.
- Madylyn Pugh
Co-creator of the 'I Love Lucy' show.
- Zakariyah Deby
Former President of Chad.
- Felcia Farr
American actress known for her roles in classic films and television shows.
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April 20, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 20, 1970:
- USA- National High Five Day
- Blessed Oda (d. 1158)
- Festival of Matsu, Southeast Asia (2006).
- Astrology: First day of sun sign Taurus.
- Islam - Muhammad's Birthday observed in (2004)
- April 20 (4/20) is associated with 420 (cannabis culture).
- Ridván begins at sunset (Bahá'f Faith).
Observances on April 20, 1970:
- Chinese Language Day
Saints celebrated on April 20, 1970:
- Saint Victor (d.303)
- Saint Marcellinus
- Saint Theotimus (died 407)
April 20, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 20, 1970 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 20th and April 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 20, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 1970 was ABC by The Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.
April 20, 1970: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 20, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Jackson 5 - ABC
- The Beatles - Let It Be
- Norman Greenbaum - Spirit In The Sky
- John Ono Lennon - Instant Karma (We All Shine On)
- The Guess Who - American Woman
April 20, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 20, 1970 was Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.
April 20, 1970: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 20, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
- Dana - All Kinds Of Everything
- Norman Greenbaum - Spirit In The Sky
- Andy Williams - Can't Help Falling In Love
- Mary Hopkin - Knock Knock Who's There
April 20, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 20, 1970 was ABC by Jackson 5, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.
April 20, 1970: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 20, 1970 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Jackson 5 - ABC
- Tyrone Davis - Turn Back The Hands Of Time
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - You Need Love Like I Do (Don't You)
- Aretha Franklin - Call Me
- The Supremes - Up The Ladder To The Roof
April 20, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 20, 1970 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Taste the Blood of Dracula
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Peter Sasdy
Starring: Christopher Lee, Geoffrey Keen, Gwen Watford, Linda Hayden
Metello
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Mauro Bolognini
Starring: Renzo Montagnani, Gabriele Lavia, Lucia Bosè, Ottavia Piccolo, Massimo Ranieri, Mariano Rigillo, Pino Colizzi, Franco Balducci, Luigi Diberti, Tina Aumont, Frank Wolff, Steffen Zacharias
Country: Italy
La pacifista
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Miklós Jancsó
Starring: Monica Vitti, Gino Lavagetto, Francesco Carnelutti, Pierre Clémenti, Sergio Tramonti, Piero Faggioni, Daniel Pommereulle, Peter Pasetti
Country: Italy
Sachaa Jhutha
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Manmohan Desai
Starring: Rajesh Khanna, Mumtaz, Vinod Khanna, Faryal
April 20, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 20, 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:
For the Love of Ada
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Ronnie Baxter
Norman
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Jonathan Segal
Tatort
Release year: 1970
April 20, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 20, 1970 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Inheritors
By: Harold Robbins
In 1969, Harold Robbins started his "trilogy" of greed with The Inheritors. It was a story about the entertainment industry. The novel covers the years 1955-1965 and is based on real network executives and movie moguls. It exposes the power, …
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.
Mr. Sammlers Planet
By: Saul Bellow
"An enduring testament, prophecy." -Chicago Sun-Times Artur Sammler is an Holocaust survivor, intellectual and occasional lecturer at Columbia University, 1960s New York City. He is a "registrarof madness," a fine example of a "registrar" who has a sophisticated understanding of …
A Beggar In Jerusalem
By: Elie Wiesel
Elie Wiesel ran to Israel when the Six-Day War started. "I went to Jerusalem to get somewhere. I had to leave the past and bring it back.
Who was the US President on April 20, 1970?
On April 20, 1970 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1970?
On April 20, 1970 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 20, 1970?
On April 20, 1970 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about April 20th?
April 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of April. 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 April 20th, such as:
- 2019 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). seven people are killed in kabul when suicide bombers and gunmen storm the communications ministry.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: isil accepts control of yarmouk camp, southern damascus, to the syrian army in exchange for safe passage into isil-held territory within the syrian desert. this brings the predominantly palestinian refugee area under government control for first time since 2012.
- 2017 - After a man opened fire on police officers at central paris' champs-elysees, one policeman was killed and the other critically injured. a gunman attempted to flee but was shot and killed, while another person was injured. although isil claims responsibility, the claim is disputed. francois hollande, president of france, says all evidence points to a terrorist attack. (abc news america via yahoo!) (bbc),
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 April 1970?
April 1970 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
