What happened on Thursday December 24, 1970?

Here's what happened on December 24, 1970:

• Leningrad Plane Hijacking Trial Nine Jewish individuals are convicted in Leningrad, Russia, for attempting to hijack a plane. This event likely reflects the complex political and social tensions surrounding Jewish emigration during the Soviet era.
• Disney Releases The Aristocats Buena Vista releases the animated feature film 'The Aristocats' to theaters. This significant film marks a milestone as Disney's first animated feature film completed without Walt Disney's direct involvement. The production cost was approximately US$4 million, representing a transition period for the legendary animation studio.
• Romeo Wouden: Dutch Soccer Player Romeo Wouden, a Dutch soccer player who played for Dordrecht in 1990 and Heerenveen, begins his professional career trajectory.

Events in 1970

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

Magazines from Dec. 24, 1970

Newspapers from Dec. 24, 1970

December 24, 1970 was a Thursday and it was the 358th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 1970 can also be written as 12/24/1970 in the US and as 24/12/1970 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 1970 in December 1970 calendar

Famous people born on December 24, 1970:

• Amaury Nolasco

  Puerto Rican actor known for his roles in television series like 'Prison Break' and various Hollywood films.

• Marco Minnemann
• Adam Haslett

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on December 24th

Famous people died on December 24, 1970:

• Tom Farquharson
• Gustaf Malmström
• Nikolaj Michajlovič Švernik

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on December 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 1970 was My Sweet Lord by George Harrison, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

1. George Harrison - My Sweet Lord
2. The 5th Dimension - One Less Bell To Answer
3. Smokey Robinson - The Tears Of A Clown
4. Dawn - Knock Three Times
5. Santana - Black Magic Woman

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 24, 1970 was I Hear You Knocking by Dave Edmunds, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

1. Dave Edmunds - I Hear You Knocking
2. McGuinness Flint - When I'm Dead And Gone
3. Neil Diamond - Cracklin' Rosie
4. Glen Campbell - It's Only Make Believe
5. Jimi Hendrix Experience - Voodoo Chile

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 24, 1970 was Stoned Love by The Supremes, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

1. The Supremes - Stoned Love
2. King Floyd - Groove Me
3. Gladys Knight And The Pips - If I Were Your Woman
4. Chairman Of The Board - Pay To The Piper
5. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - The Tears Of A Clown

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 24, 1970 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 24, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 03:26 am and setting at 01:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 12, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Jan 11, 1971.

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Your place in the Universe on December 24, 1970

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Someone born on December 24, 1970 is:

54 years 3 months old,

or 651 months and 30 days old,

or 2834 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19844 days old,

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

There are 245 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 24th 2025.

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

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

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