What happened on Thursday October 22, 1970?

Here's what happened on October 22, 1970:

• Assassination of Chilean Army Commander René Schneider On October 22, 1970, Chilean Army Commander Major General René Schneider was shot in Santiago during a critical political period. The attack was part of a destabilization attempt against the incoming socialist government of Salvador Allende. After being critically wounded during an attempted kidnapping, Schneider died from his injuries on October 25, 1970. The Chilean government immediately declared a state of emergency in response to this violent incident. Schneider was known for his commitment to constitutional order and his opposition to military intervention in politics, making his assassination a significant moment in Chilean political history.

Events in 1970

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

Magazines from Oct. 22, 1970

Newspapers from Oct. 22, 1970

October 22, 1970 was a Thursday and it was the 295th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 22, 1970 can also be written as 10/22/1970 in the US and as 22/10/1970 in UK and Europe.

October 22, 1970 in October 1970 calendar

Famous people born on October 22, 1970:

• Javier Milei

  Argentine libertarian economist and politician who was elected President of Argentina in 2023, known for his radical economic proposals.

• Amy Redford

  American actress, director, and producer, daughter of renowned actor Robert Redford, known for her work in independent films.

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on October 22nd

Famous people died on October 22, 1970:

• Samson François
• Norman Bullock

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on October 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 22, 1970 was I'll Be There by Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

1. Jackson 5 - I'll Be There
2. Neil Diamond - Cracklin' Rosie
3. Sugarloaf - Green-Eyed Lady
4. Carpenters - We've Only Just Begun
5. Free - All Right Now

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 22, 1970 was Band Of Gold by Freda Payne, according to the music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

1. Freda Payne - Band Of Gold
2. Deep Purple - Black Night
3. Desmond Dekker - You Can Get It If You Really Want
4. Black Sabbath - Paranoid
5. The Tremeloes - Me And My Life

October 22, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 22, 1970 was I'll Be There by Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

1. Jackson 5 - I'll Be There
2. James Brown - Super Bad (Part 1 & Part 2)
3. Charles Wright - Express Yourself
4. Four Tops - Still Water (Love)
5. Candi Staton - Stand By Your Man

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 22nd is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 22, 1970 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 22, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 11:34 pm and setting at 03:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 14, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Nov 13, 1970.

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Someone born on October 22, 1970 is:

54 years 6 months old,

or 654 months and 1 day old,

or 2843 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19907 days old,

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

There are 182 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 22nd 2025.

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

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

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