What happened on Tuesday April 21, 1970?

Here's what happened on April 21, 1970:

• Apollo 13 Mission Crisis Apollo 13 commander James A. Lovell provides a detailed account of the critical oxygen tank explosion that occurred when the spacecraft was 202,000 miles from Earth. The unexpected blast severely damaged the spacecraft Odyssey, transforming what was intended to be a lunar landing mission into a dramatic survival scenario.
• Timothy McVeigh Charged for Oklahoma City Bombing Timothy James McVeigh is formally charged in connection with the devastating bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City on April 19, marking a significant moment in the investigation of one of the deadliest domestic terrorist attacks in U.S. history.
• Earth Week Environmental Awareness Protest Clark College students in Vancouver stage a creative environmental protest during Earth Week, wearing gas masks during walks to dramatically illustrate the issue of air pollution and raise public awareness about environmental degradation.
• Hutt River Province Declares Independence The Hutt River Province, a small agricultural region in Western Australia, unilaterally declares secession from Australia, establishing itself as a micronation. This unusual political event highlights the complexities of territorial sovereignty and local autonomy.
• Major League Baseball Home Run Record Day In an extraordinary baseball game, the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves combine for an unprecedented home run performance, with 7 home runs by 6 batters and a total of 9 different batters hitting home runs, setting or tying multiple records.
• Nicole Sullivan Born Nicole Sullivan, an American actress, comedian, and writer, is born. She would later become known for her comedic work on MADtv and various television and film roles.

Events in 1970

April 21, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 21, 1970

Newspapers from Apr. 21, 1970

April 21, 1970 was a Tuesday and it was the 111th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 21, 1970 can also be written as 4/21/1970 in the US and as 21/4/1970 in UK and Europe.

April 21, 1970 in April 1970 calendar

Famous people born on April 21, 1970:

• Glen Hansard

  Glen Hansard is an acclaimed Irish musician and actor, known for his roles in the bands The Frames and The Swell Season, and for his...

• Shemar Moore

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• Nicole Sullivan

  Nicole Sullivan is an American actress and comedian, best known for her work on MADtv and various comedy shows.

• Rob Riggle

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on April 21st

Famous people died on April 21, 1970:

• Earl Hooker
• Paul-Otto Schmidt

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on April 21st

April 21, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 21, 1970 was ABC by The Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

1. The Jackson 5 - ABC
2. The Beatles - Let It Be
3. Norman Greenbaum - Spirit In The Sky
4. John Ono Lennon - Instant Karma (We All Shine On)
5. The Guess Who - American Woman

April 21, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 21, 1970 was Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

1. Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
2. Dana - All Kinds Of Everything
3. Norman Greenbaum - Spirit In The Sky
4. Andy Williams - Can't Help Falling In Love
5. Mary Hopkin - Knock Knock Who's There

April 21, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 21, 1970 was ABC by Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

1. Jackson 5 - ABC
2. Tyrone Davis - Turn Back The Hands Of Time
3. Gladys Knight And The Pips - You Need Love Like I Do (Don't You)
4. Aretha Franklin - Call Me
5. The Supremes - Up The Ladder To The Roof

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 21st is Taurus.

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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 21, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 21, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 21, 1970 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 21, 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 21, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:06 pm and setting at 05:13 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 21, 1970

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Someone born on April 21, 1970 is:

55 years 1 month old,

or 661 months and 2 days old,

or 2874 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20121 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 21, 1970?

There are 333 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 21st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 21, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 21, 1970.

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