What happened on Monday August 24, 1970?

Here's what happened on August 24, 1970:

• Sterling Hall Bombing at University of Wisconsin On August 24, 1970, a devastating car bomb exploded outside Sterling Hall on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus, targeting the Army Mathematics Research Center. The bombing was a radical anti-war protest during the Vietnam War era. The explosion killed Robert Fassnacht, an innocent physics researcher who was working late in the building, and injured three other people. The attack was carried out by four young anti-war activists who sought to disrupt military-funded research, but instead caused tragic collateral damage.

Events in 1970

August 24, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 24, 1970

Newspapers from Aug. 24, 1970

August 24, 1970 was a Monday and it was the 236th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 1970 can also be written as 8/24/1970 in the US and as 24/8/1970 in UK and Europe.

August 24, 1970 in August 1970 calendar

Famous people born on August 24, 1970:

• David Gregory

  American journalist and host of 'Meet the Press', a prominent weekly news television program from 2008 to 2014.

• River Phoenix

  Iconic American actor and musician who was a promising talent before his tragic early death in 1993, known for films like 'Stand By Me' and...

• Dan Henderson

  Legendary American mixed martial artist and wrestler, known for competing in UFC, Pride FC, and other major MMA organizations.

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on August 24th

August 24, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 1970 was War by Edwin Starr, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

1. Edwin Starr - War
2. Bread - Make It With You
3. Carpenters - (They Long To Be) Close To You
4. Mungo Jerry - In The Summertime
5. Eric Burdon and War - Spill The Wine

August 24, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 24, 1970 was The Wonder Of You by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

1. Elvis Presley - The Wonder Of You
2. Hotlegs - Neanderthal Man
3. The Kinks - Lola
4. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Tears Of A Clown
5. Shirley Bassey - Something

August 24, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 24, 1970 was Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours
2. James Brown - Get Up (I Feel Like Being Like A) Sex Machine (Part 1)
3. Clarence Carter - Patches
4. Aretha Franklin with The Dixie Flyers - Don't Play That Song
5. Edwin Starr - War

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.

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

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August 24, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 24, 1970 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 August 24, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 11:11 pm and setting at 04:10 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 17, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Sep 15, 1970.

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Someone born on August 24, 1970 is:

54 years 8 months old,

or 656 months and 19 days old,

or 2855 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19986 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 1970?

There are 103 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 24, 1970.

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