What happened on Saturday May 23, 1970?

Here's what happened on May 23, 1970:

• Assassination of Yitzhak Rabin's Assassin Identified Yigal Amir, the Israeli assassin responsible for the murder of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, is noted in historical records. Amir's actions would later have profound implications for Israeli politics and peace processes.
• Soviet Nuclear Underground Test The Soviet Union conducted an underground nuclear test, continuing the Cold War era's nuclear arms race and demonstrating ongoing technological and military capabilities.
• Epic Baseball Marathon: Padres Defeat Giants In an extraordinary baseball game, the San Diego Padres defeated the San Francisco Giants 17-16 in a grueling 15-inning match, showcasing remarkable athletic endurance and competitive spirit.
• Britannia Bridge Fire Disaster A significant fire broke out on the Britannia Bridge over the Menai Straits in north Wales, causing extensive damage estimated at approximately £1,000,000 and partially destroying the historic structure.

Events in 1970

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

Magazines from May. 23, 1970

Newspapers from May. 23, 1970

May 23, 1970 was a Saturday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1970 can also be written as 5/23/1970 in the US and as 23/5/1970 in UK and Europe.

May 23, 1970 in May 1970 calendar

Famous people born on May 23, 1970:

• Naomi Campbell

  Internationally renowned supermodel, actress, and activist known for her groundbreaking work in the fashion industry and humanitarian...

• Anna Gavalda

  Acclaimed French novelist and writer known for her bestselling novels and poignant short stories, including 'Hunting and Gathering' and 'I...

• Yigal Amir

  The assassin of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, convicted and serving a life sentence for the murder committed on November 4, 1995.

• Ricky Gutierrez

  Professional baseball player who played as a shortstop for the Houston Astros during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

• Daniele Pecci
• Bryan Herta

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on May 23rd

Famous people died on May 23, 1970:

• Andrea Bonifacio
• Hans Streuli
• William Lloyd Warner

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on May 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1970 was American Woman by The Guess Who, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

1. The Guess Who - American Woman
2. The Ides Of March - Vehicle
3. Tyrone Davis - Turn Back The Hands Of Time
4. Ray Stevens - Everything Is Beautiful
5. Simon & Garfunkel - Cecilia

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 1970 was Back Home by England World Cup Squad, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

1. England World Cup Squad - Back Home
2. Norman Greenbaum - Spirit In The Sky
3. Dana - All Kinds Of Everything
4. The Moody Blues - Question
5. Frijid Pink - House Of The Rising Sun

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 1970 was Love On A Two-Way Street by The Moments, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

1. The Moments - Love On A Two-Way Street
2. Tyrone Davis - Turn Back The Hands Of Time
3. James Brown - Brother Rapp (Part 1)
4. Wilson Pickett - Sugar Sugar
5. The Dells - Open Up My Heart/Nadine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 23, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 10:32 pm and setting at 08:26 am.

The previous full moon was on May 21, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Jun 19, 1970.

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Your place in the Universe on May 23, 1970

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Someone born on May 23, 1970 is:

54 years 11 months old,

or 659 months and 21 days old,

or 2868 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20080 days old,

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

There are 9 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 23rd 2025.

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

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

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