What happened on Saturday February 28, 1970?

Here's what happened on February 28, 1970:

• Caroline Walker's Marathon Record Caroline Walker set a remarkable world record for female marathoners, completing the race in an impressive time of 3 hours, 2 minutes, and 53 seconds, highlighting women's growing achievements in long-distance running.
• Birth of Lemony Snicket Lemony Snicket, the renowned American writer known for 'A Series of Unfortunate Events', was born on this date. He is a pseudonymous author who has made significant contributions to children's and young adult literature.
• Jan Varholik's Birth Jan Varholik, a professional hockey defenseman who represented Team Slovakia in the 1998 Winter Olympics, was born. He contributed to Slovakia's emerging international hockey presence during the late 20th century.
• KIIN TV First Broadcast KIIN (later renamed KUN) TV channel 12 in Iowa City, Iowa, made its first PBS broadcast, expanding public television access in the Midwestern United States.
• WUTR TV Begins Broadcasting WUTR TV channel 20 in the Utica-Rome, New York region commenced its ABC network broadcasting, further expanding television coverage in upstate New York.
• Georgy Theater Production Closes The theatrical production 'Georgy' concluded its brief run at the Winter Garden Theater in New York City after just 4 performances, indicating a potentially unsuccessful or critically challenged stage production.

Events in 1970

February 28, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 28, 1970

Newspapers from Feb. 28, 1970

February 28, 1970 was a Saturday and it was the 59th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 1970 can also be written as 2/28/1970 in the US and as 28/2/1970 in UK and Europe.

February 28, 1970 in February 1970 calendar

Famous people born on February 28, 1970:

• Daniel Handler

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Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on February 28th

Famous people died on February 28, 1970:

• Norbert Brodine
• Luigi Menegazzoli

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on February 28th

February 28, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 1970 was Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

1. Simon and Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
2. Sly & the Family Stone - Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
3. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Travelin' Band
4. Eddie Holman - Hey There Lonely Girl
5. The Guess Who - No Time

February 28, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 28, 1970 was Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Grows) by Edison Lighthouse, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

1. Edison Lighthouse - Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Grows)
2. Canned Heat - Let's Work Together
3. Peter Paul & Mary - Leavin' On A Jet Plane
4. Lee Marvin - Wand'rin' Star
5. The Jackson Five - I Want You Back

February 28, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 28, 1970 was Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin/Everybody Is A Star by Sly & The Family Stone, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

1. Sly & The Family Stone - Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin/Everybody Is A Star
2. The Temptations - Psychedelic Shack
3. The Delfonics - Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)
4. Brook Benton - Rainy Night In Georgia
5. Rufus Thomas - Do The Funky Chicken

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 28, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 28, 1970 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 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 February 28, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 12:38 am and setting at 10:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 21, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Mar 23, 1970.

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Someone born on February 28, 1970 is:

55 years 1 month old,

or 661 months and 26 days old,

or 2877 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20143 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 28, 1970?

There are 311 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 28, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 28, 1970.

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