Friday March 20, 1970: on this day

March 20, 1970 was the 79th day of the year 1970, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.

Is March 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 March 20, 1970, who was born and died on March 20, 1970, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 20, 1970, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel), movies (e.g. The White Sun of the Desert, directed by Vladimir Motyl), TV series (e.g. Norman) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 20th, 1970 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 20, 1970?


March 20, 1970 was a Friday and it was the 79th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 20, 1970 can also be written as 3/20/1970 in the US and as 20/3/1970 in UK and Europe.

March 20, 1970 in March 1970 calendar

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March 20, 1970: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 20, 1970:

  • Agency for cultural and technical co-operation (acct) (agence de coopération culturelle et technique).
  • The first earth day proclamation is issued by san francisco mayor joseph alioto.
  • Ampquotall kinds of everythingampquot, sung by dana (music and text by derry lindsay and jackie smith), wins the eurovision song contest 1970 for ireland.
  • Nasa's ''explorer 1'', the first american satellite and explorer program spacecraft, reenters earth's atmosphere after 12 years in orbit.
  • Japan airlines flight 351, carrying 131 passengers and 7 crew from tokyo to fukuoka, is hijacked by japanese red army members. all passengers are eventually freed.
  • American president richard nixon signs the public health cigarette smoking act into law, banning cigarette television advertisements in the united states with effect from january 1, 1971.
  • American motors corporation introduces the gremlin.

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March 20, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 20th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

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 20, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 20, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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March 20, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 20, 1970 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 20, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 03:57 pm and setting at 05:19 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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Who was born on March 20, 1970?


Famous people born on March 20, 1970:

  • Michael Rapaport
    Michael Rapaport

    Michael rapaport is an american actor and director known for his roles in movies such as true romance and tv shows like friends and...

  • Olander Svensson

    Olander Svensson is a Swedish musician and composer known for his experimental electronic music.

  • Rehmat Bibi

    Renowned social activist in Pakistan who has worked extensively for the empowerment of women and children.

  • Clemma Jones

    Pioneering research in sustainable energy sources.

  • Duong Cam Tu

    Duong Cam Tu is a Vietnamese musician and composer who has made significant contributions to the country's music scene.

  • Chestina E. Heath

    Influential software engineer specializing in cybersecurity.

  • Ajamu X

    Innovative performance artist challenging societal norms through art.

  • Mukund Mohan

    Mukund Mohan is an Indian-American entrepreneur who has founded and led several technology startups.

  • Hameed Butt

    Hameed Butt is a Pakistani musician and composer, known for his contributions to the country's music industry.

  • Sabirin Mustafayev

    Sabirin Mustafayev is an Azerbaijani playwright known for his thought-provoking and socially conscious plays.

  • Mukund Pai

    Mukund Pai is a contemporary Indian sculptor known for his innovative and thought-provoking works.

  • Muhammadyusuf Kuwaja

    Member of Parliament in Tanzania.

  • Wyn Beasley

    Wyn Beasley is a British journalist and broadcaster who has worked for various media outlets, including the BBC and ITV.

  • Bharat Chandra

    Bharat Chandra was a renowned Indian essayist who explored various social and cultural themes in his writings.

  • Salia Faye

    Salia Faye is a Senegalese singer and songwriter who has gained recognition for her contributions to world music.

  • Shamal Gamage

    Shamal Gamage is a Sri Lankan sculptor known for his intricate and thought-provoking works.

  • Yacine Djadi

    Yacine Djadi is an Algerian painter known for his vibrant, abstract works that explore themes of identity and cultural heritage.

  • Farzad Sharifian

    Australian linguist specializing in cultural linguistics and language teaching.

  • Gianluca Mech

    Italian entrepreneur and businessman, known for founding the Gianluca Mech Group, a company specializing in natural health products.

  • Abdulwahab Bouazza

    Abdulwahab Bouazza is a Moroccan chemist who has made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

Whose famous birthday is on March 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 20th:

  • Spike Lee
    Spike Lee

    Spike lee is a renowned director known for his work on films such as 'do the right thing' and 'malcolm x'.

  • Ruby Rose
    Ruby Rose

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  • William Hurt
    William Hurt

    William hurt is an american actor known for his roles in acclaimed films such as 'kiss of the spider woman', 'broadcast news', and 'a...

  • Xavier Dolan
    Xavier Dolan

    Canadian french young actor and filmmaker, manuel tadros, a singer and actor of egyptian descent, was born to genevia"ve dolan and actor...

  • Bianca Lawson
    Bianca Lawson

    Bianca lawson is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'buffy the vampire slayer' and 'pretty little liars'.

  • Holly Hunter
    Holly Hunter

    Holly hunter is a renowned american actress known for her roles in films such as the piano, broadcast news, and the incredibles.

  • Christy Carlson Romano
    Christy Carlson Romano

    Christy carlson romano is an american singer and actress known for her role as ren stevens in the disney channel show 'even stevens' and as...

  • Fred Rogers
    Fred Rogers

    American children's tv host (d. 2003).

  • Kathy Ireland
    Kathy Ireland

    American model, actress, and furniture designer.

  • Carl Reiner
    Carl Reiner

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

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March 20, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 54 years and 9 days old,

or 648 months and 9 days old,

or 2819 weeks

or 19733 days old,

if you were born on March 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 March 20, 1970?

There are 356 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 20th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 20, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on March 20, 1970.

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March 20, 1970: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 20, 1970:

  • Manolis Chiotis

    Greek singer-songwriter and bouzouki musician (d. 1970).

  • Jaipal Singh
  • Georges Hebdin
  • Albert Scothern
  • Herbert Grundmann
  • Paul Celan

What famous deaths happened on March 20th?

Famous deaths on March 20th:

  • Fred Rogers
    Fred Rogers

    American children's tv host (d. 2003).

  • Marilyn Maxwell
    Marilyn Maxwell

    American singer and actress (d. 1972).

  • Pranish Koirala

    Renowned leader who played a key role in Nepal's democratic movement.

  • Anira Ataliba

    Renowned Brazilian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Lev Yashin

    Lev yashin was a soviet footballer known as the 'black spider' and is considered one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of the...

  • Tarig Al-Wazir

    Prominent figure in the Palestinian Liberation Organization.

  • Elford Albin

    Renowned biologist known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Athalene Lane

    Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Cova García

    Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.

  • Placida Viola

    Celebrated playwright who wrote compelling dramas.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 20th

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March 20, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 20, 1970:

  • Feast of St. Cuthbert, patron saint of Northumbria (died 704)
  • Canberra Day
  • Meat Out Day
  • International Astrology Day
  • New Year of Iranian Calendar: Norouz occurs on the vernal equinox.
  • The second day of Quinquatria in ancient Rome, held in honor of Minerva.
  • The vernal equinox usually occurs on this day.

Observances on March 20, 1970:

  • International Day of Happiness
  • French Language Day

Saints celebrated on March 20, 1970:

  • Saint Alexandra
  • Saint Herbert (died 687)
  • Saint Wulfram (d.704)
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March 20, 1970: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 20, 1970 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 16th and March 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 20, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 20, 1970 was Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

March 20, 1970: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 20, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 16th and March 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bridge Over Troubled Water
  2. - The Rapper
  3. - Give Me Just A Little More Time
  4. - Instant Karma (We All Shine On)
  5. - Rainy Night In Georgia

March 20, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 20, 1970 was Wand'rin' Star by Lee Marvin, according to the music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

March 20, 1970: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 20, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 16th and March 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Wand'rin' Star
  2. - Bridge Over Troubled Water
  3. - I Want You Back
  4. - Let It Be
  5. - That Same Old Feeling

March 20, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 20, 1970 was Call Me by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

March 20, 1970: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 20, 1970 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 16th and March 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Call Me
  2. - Rainy Night In Georgia
  3. - It's A New Day (Part 1) & (Part 2)
  4. - The Bells
  5. - Gotta Hold On To This Feeling

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March 20, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 20, 1970 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The White Sun of the Desert

The White Sun of the Desert

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Vladimir Motyl

Starring: Anatoliy Kuznetsov, Pavel Luspekayev, Spartak Mishulin, Kakhi Kavsadze

Country: United States of America

Borsalino

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

Leo the Last

Leo the Last

Release year: 1970

Directed by: John Boorman

Starring: Marcello Mastroianni, Billie Whitelaw, Calvin Lockhart, Glenna Forster-Jones

Metello

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

Bizarre

Bizarre

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Antony Balch

Starring: Richard Schulman, Janet Spearman, Dorothy Grumbar, Anthony Rowlands

March 20, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

Norman

Norman

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Jonathan Segal

Manhunt

Manhunt

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Greg Barker

Look, Stranger

Look, Stranger

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Arielle Javitch

A World Apart

A World Apart

Release year: 1970

Starring: William Prince, Susan Sarandon, Susan Sullivan, Nicolas Surovy

Country: United States of America

March 20, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 20, 1970 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Culture And Commitment by Margaret Mead

Culture And Commitment

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Anthropology, Sociology

In Someones Shadow by Rod McKuen

In Someones Shadow

By:

McKuen, Rod. In Someone's Shadow.

Mary Queen Of Scots by Antonia Fraser

Mary Queen Of Scots

By:

Marie Antoinette author Her royal birth secured her claim to the thrones in two countries; her marriage with the young French dauphin promised a third glory crown.

The Inheritors by Harold Robbins

The Inheritors

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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, …

Travels With My Aunt by Graham Greene

Travels With My Aunt

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"I met Aunt Augusta the first time at my mother’s funeral ..." Graham Greene described it as "the only book that I have written for fun," Travels with My

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Who was the US President on March 20, 1970?

On March 20, 1970 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 20, 1970?

On March 20, 1970 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on March 20, 1970?

On March 20, 1970 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about March 20th?

March 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of March. 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 March 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Disney completes the acquisition of 21st century fox from walt disney company for $71.3 billion (with the exception being the fox corporation's business, broadcasting network and sports assets).
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: according to syrian state tv sana, a rocket from rebel-held eastern ghouta struck a damascus market, killing at most 35 people. (reuters) (channel news asia). two women and 15 children were killed in an airstrike in eastern ghouta.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: a car bomb explodes in baghdad's hayy al-a'amel neighbourhood, killing at least 23 and injuring 45 more.

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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 March 1970?

March 1970 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.

Discover how March 1970 calendar looked like.

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