What happened on Saturday January 24, 1970?

Here's what happened on January 24, 1970:

• Valeri Muratov Sets Speed Skating World Record Soviet speed skater Valeri Muratov achieved a remarkable world record in the 500-meter speed skating event, completing the distance in an impressive 38.99 seconds. This performance represented a significant milestone in professional speed skating during the early 1970s.
• ABA All-Star Game: West Triumphs Over East The third American Basketball Association (ABA) All-Star Game took place in Indiana, with the Western Conference team decisively defeating the Eastern Conference team 128-98. This game highlighted the competitive spirit and emerging talent in the ABA during the 1970-1971 season.

Events in 1970

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

Magazines from Jan. 24, 1970

Newspapers from Jan. 24, 1970

January 24, 1970 was a Saturday and it was the 24th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 24, 1970 can also be written as 1/24/1970 in the US and as 24/1/1970 in UK and Europe.

January 24, 1970 in January 1970 calendar

Famous people born on January 24, 1970:

• Matthew Lillard

  Matthew Lillard is an American actor best known for his iconic roles in cult classic films like 'Scream' and 'Scooby-Doo'.

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on January 24th

Famous people died on January 24, 1970:

• Caresse Crosby

  American fashion designer and publisher, co-founded the black sun press (b. 1891).

• Betty Ross Clarke
• Silvio Stritzel

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on January 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 24, 1970 was Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head by B.J. Thomas, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

1. B.J. Thomas - Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head
2. The Shocking Blue - Venus
3. The Jackson 5 - I Want You Back
4. Diana Ross and the Supremes - Someday We'll Be Together
5. Led Zeppelin - Whole Lotta Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 24, 1970 was Two Little Boys by Rolf Harris, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

1. Rolf Harris - Two Little Boys
2. Kenny Rogers & The First Edition - Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town
3. Elvis Presley - Suspicious Minds
4. Bobbie Gentry & Glen Campbell - All I Have To Do Is Dream
5. The Cuff Links - Tracy

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 24, 1970 was I Want You Back by Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

1. Jackson 5 - I Want You Back
2. Diana Ross & The Supremes - Someday We'll Be Together
3. James Brown - Ain't It Funky Now (Part 1)
4. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Point It Out
5. Johnnie Taylor - Love Bones

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 24th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 24, 1970 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 24, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 07:13 pm and setting at 08:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 22, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Feb 21, 1970.

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Your place in the Universe on January 24, 1970

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Someone born on January 24, 1970 is:

55 years 3 months old,

or 663 months and 20 days old,

or 2885 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20199 days old,

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

There are 255 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 24th 2026.

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

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

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