What happened on Saturday February 21, 1970?

Here's what happened on February 21, 1970:

• Jackson 5 Television Debut The Jackson 5, featuring young Michael Jackson, made their groundbreaking television debut on 'American Bandstand', launching their path to becoming one of the most iconic musical groups in pop culture history.
• Swissair Flight 330 Terrorist Bombing A mid-air bomb explosion on Swissair Flight 330 resulted in a catastrophic crash near Zürich, Switzerland, killing all 47 passengers and crew members. The terrorist attack highlighted the growing international security challenges of the early 1970s.
• Pathet Lao Military Advance Communist Pathet Lao forces captured the strategic locations of Xieng Khuang and Muong Suy in Laos, marking a significant territorial gain during the Laotian Civil War and reflecting the broader Cold War dynamics in Southeast Asia.
• Boğaziçi Bridge Construction Begins Construction commenced on the Boğaziçi Bridge (now known as the First Bosphorus Bridge) in Istanbul, a critical infrastructure project that would connect Europe and Asia, symbolizing Turkey's modernization and strategic geographical significance.
• Michael Slater Birth Michael Slater was born, who would later become a renowned Australian cricket player known for his aggressive opening batting style, representing Australia from 1993 onwards and becoming a significant figure in international cricket.

Events in 1970

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

Magazines from Feb. 21, 1970

Newspapers from Feb. 21, 1970

February 21, 1970 was a Saturday and it was the 52nd day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 21, 1970 can also be written as 2/21/1970 in the US and as 21/2/1970 in UK and Europe.

February 21, 1970 in February 1970 calendar

Famous people born on February 21, 1970:

• Michael Slater

  Prominent Australian cricket player known for his aggressive batting style and later successful career as a sports commentator and...

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on February 21st

Famous people died on February 21, 1970:

• Peter Tatsuo Doi
• Alberto Viviani
• Bernardo de la Guardia

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on February 21st

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 21, 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 21, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 21, 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 21st 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 21, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 21, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:07 pm and setting at 07:13 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 22, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Mar 23, 1970.

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Someone born on February 21, 1970 is:

55 years 2 months old,

or 662 months and 2 days old,

or 2878 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20150 days old,

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

There are 304 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 21st 2026.

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

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

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