What happened on Thursday July 23, 1970?

Here's what happened on July 23, 1970:

• Qaboos bin Said al Said Becomes Sultan of Oman On July 23, 1970, Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said seized power from his father, Said bin Taimur, in a bloodless palace coup. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of a transformative era for Oman, as the young, Western-educated Sultan immediately launched comprehensive modernization programs. He ended decades of isolationist policies, initiated significant social and economic reforms, and brought an end to the long-standing Dhofar Rebellion, effectively unifying the country and setting Oman on a path of rapid development.

Events in 1970

July 23, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 23, 1970

Newspapers from Jul. 23, 1970

July 23, 1970 was a Thursday and it was the 204th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 23, 1970 can also be written as 7/23/1970 in the US and as 23/7/1970 in UK and Europe.

July 23, 1970 in July 1970 calendar

Famous people born on July 23, 1970:

• Charisma Carpenter

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• Sway Calloway

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on July 23rd

July 23, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 23, 1970 was (They Long To Be) Close To You by Carpenters, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

1. Carpenters - (They Long To Be) Close To You
2. Three Dog Night - Mama Told Me (Not To Come)
3. Freda Payne - Band Of Gold
4. The Jackson 5 - The Love You Save
5. Bread - Make It With You

July 23, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 23, 1970 was In The Summertime by Mungo Jerry, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

1. Mungo Jerry - In The Summertime
2. Free - All Right Now
3. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Up Around The Bend
4. The Four Tops - It's All In The Game
5. Elvis Presley - The Wonder Of You

July 23, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 23, 1970 was The Love You Save by Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

1. Jackson 5 - The Love You Save
2. Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours
3. The Temptations - Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today)
4. The Three Degrees - Maybe
5. Johnnie Taylor - Steal Away

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 23rd is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 23, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 23, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 23, 1970 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 23, 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 July 23, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 10:42 pm and setting at 12:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 18, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Aug 17, 1970.

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Someone born on July 23, 1970 is:

54 years 9 months old,

or 657 months and 21 days old,

or 2859 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20019 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 23, 1970?

There are 70 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 23, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 23, 1970.

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