What happened on Wednesday April 22, 1970?

Here's what happened on April 22, 1970:

• First Earth Day Celebrated in the United States The first Earth Day was a landmark environmental movement that saw an estimated 20 million Americans participate in nationwide demonstrations, making it one of the largest single protests in U.S. history. Environmental activists organized thousands of events across 2,000 college campuses, 2,000 communities, and 10,000 high schools to raise awareness about environmental conservation and demand action on ecological issues.
• New York Revenue Aid Legislation New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller signed a comprehensive package of revenue support measures for New York City, which included the establishment of off-track betting, a significant financial innovation for the state.
• Tom Seaver's Pitching Achievement New York Mets pitcher Tom Seaver achieved a remarkable pitching performance, consecutively striking out ten San Diego Padres batters, bringing his total strikeouts to 19 in a single game.
• Senators vs Yankees Marathon Game The Washington Senators defeated the New York Yankees in an extraordinary 18-inning baseball game with a final score of 2-1, showcasing exceptional endurance and competitive spirit.
• Park Opening at John Golden Theater A park opened at the John Golden Theater in New York City for a limited run of 5 performances.

Events in 1970

April 22, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 22, 1970

Newspapers from Apr. 22, 1970

April 22, 1970 was a Wednesday and it was the 112th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 22, 1970 can also be written as 4/22/1970 in the US and as 22/4/1970 in UK and Europe.

April 22, 1970 in April 1970 calendar

Famous people born on April 22, 1970:

• Regine Velasquez

  Renowned Filipino singer and actress, known as the 'Asia's Songbird' with a powerful vocal range and successful music career.

• Andrea Giani

  Accomplished Italian volleyball player who represented Italy in multiple international competitions, winning an Olympic bronze medal in...

• Rob Riggle

  American comedian, actor, and former marine, known for roles in comedy films and television shows.

• Glen Hansard

  Irish musician, singer-songwriter, and actor, best known for the film 'Once' and the Oscar-winning song 'Falling Slowly'.

• Nicole Sullivan

  American actress and comedian, known for her work on 'MADtv' and various comedy roles in television and film.

• Yelena Yemchuk
• Bryan Hitch
• Volker Wissing

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on April 22nd

Famous people died on April 22, 1970:

• Carlo Scarfoglio
• Horace Davey

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on April 22nd

April 22, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 22, 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 22, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 22, 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 22, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 22, 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 22nd is Taurus.

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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 22, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 22, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 22, 1970 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 22, 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 22, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 08:17 pm and setting at 05:46 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 22, 1970

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Someone born on April 22, 1970 is:

55 years 1 month old,

or 661 months and 1 day old,

or 2874 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20120 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 22, 1970?

There are 334 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 22nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 22, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 22, 1970.

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