What happened on Wednesday January 21, 1970?

Here's what happened on January 21, 1970:

• Arrests in Yablonski Murder Case Three suspects were arrested in connection with the Yablonski murders, with investigations ultimately tracing the crime back to United Mine Workers President Tony Boyle, signaling a significant breakthrough in the case.
• Yablonski Family Murder Discovery The bodies of United Mine Workers of America presidential candidate Jock Yablonski, his wife, and 25-year-old daughter were discovered at their home in Clarksville, Pennsylvania, revealing a tragic and politically motivated crime.
• Iraq Political Instability: Failed Coup Attempt The Iraqi government, led by President Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr, successfully suppressed an attempted coup that had been initiated the previous night, demonstrating the regime's political resilience and internal security measures.
• First Boeing 747 Transatlantic Flight Panama's national airline inaugurated its first Boeing 747 passenger flight between New York and London, marking a significant milestone in commercial aviation and expanding long-haul international travel capabilities.
• Ian Salisbury: Cricket Player Profile Ian Salisbury was a notable leg-spinner who played cricket for Sussex County and represented England's national team between 1992 and 1996. He was a skilled spin bowler during his professional career.

Events in 1970

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

Magazines from Jan. 21, 1970

Newspapers from Jan. 21, 1970

January 21, 1970 was a Wednesday and it was the 21st day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 21, 1970 can also be written as 1/21/1970 in the US and as 21/1/1970 in UK and Europe.

January 21, 1970 in January 1970 calendar

Famous people born on January 21, 1970:

• Marina Foïs

  Versatile French actress with a rich multicultural background, known for her compelling performances in cinema and television.

• Ken Leung

  Accomplished American actor recognized for his roles in television series and films, with notable appearances in popular productions.

• Oren Peli

  Israeli filmmaker who revolutionized the horror genre with the groundbreaking 'Paranormal Activity' film series, becoming a significant...

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on January 21st

Famous people died on January 21, 1970:

• Joseph Attipetty
• Constance Cornwallis-West
• W. A. R. Wood
• Alfonso Frangipane

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on January 21st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 21, 1970 was Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head by B.J. Thomas, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

1. B.J. Thomas - Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head
2. The Shocking Blue - Venus
3. The Jackson 5 - I Want You Back
4. Diana Ross and the Supremes - Someday We'll Be Together
5. Led Zeppelin - Whole Lotta Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 21, 1970 was Two Little Boys by Rolf Harris, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

1. Rolf Harris - Two Little Boys
2. Kenny Rogers & The First Edition - Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town
3. Elvis Presley - Suspicious Minds
4. Bobbie Gentry & Glen Campbell - All I Have To Do Is Dream
5. The Cuff Links - Tracy

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 21, 1970 was I Want You Back by Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

1. Jackson 5 - I Want You Back
2. Diana Ross & The Supremes - Someday We'll Be Together
3. James Brown - Ain't It Funky Now (Part 1)
4. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Point It Out
5. Johnnie Taylor - Love Bones

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 21st is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 21, 1970 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 21, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:05 pm and setting at 07:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 23, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Jan 22, 1970.

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Someone born on January 21, 1970 is:

55 years 3 months old,

or 663 months and 23 days old,

or 2886 weeks

or 20202 days old,

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

There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 21st 2026.

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

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

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