What happened on Saturday March 28, 1970?

Here's what happened on March 28, 1970:

• Devastating Gediz Earthquake in Turkey On March 28, 1970, a powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the Gediz-Emet area of Kutahya Province in western Turkey, causing widespread destruction. The seismic event resulted in over 1,000 fatalities and severely damaged more than 12,000 houses. Over 50 percent of buildings in 53 villages were destroyed or critically damaged. Strong aftershocks compounded the initial devastation, further complicating rescue and recovery efforts.
• Tragic Loss of French Submarine Eurydice On March 28, 1970, a profound maritime tragedy occurred when the French submarine Eurydice disappeared during a routine practice dive in the Mediterranean Sea. All 57 crew members perished in this mysterious incident, which shocked the French naval community and highlighted the inherent risks of submarine operations during the Cold War era.

Events in 1970

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

Magazines from Mar. 28, 1970

Newspapers from Mar. 28, 1970

March 28, 1970 was a Saturday and it was the 87th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 28, 1970 can also be written as 3/28/1970 in the US and as 28/3/1970 in UK and Europe.

March 28, 1970 in March 1970 calendar

Famous people born on March 28, 1970:

• Vince Vaughn

  Versatile American actor known for comedic and dramatic roles, who rose to fame after his breakthrough in 'Swingers' and went on to star in...

• Mariah Carey

  Global pop superstar and singer-songwriter with multiple Grammy Awards, known for her extraordinary vocal range and numerous hit songs.

• Jennifer Weiner

  Bestselling American novelist who writes compelling stories about contemporary women's experiences, often exploring themes of identity,...

• Benjamin Castaldi

  French television personality of Italian descent, known for hosting popular reality shows like 'Secret Story' and 'La Ferme Célébrités'.

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on March 28th

Famous people died on March 28, 1970:

• Ernst-Albrecht Hildebrandt
• Ernfrid Malmgren

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on March 28th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 28, 1970 was Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week March 23rd and March 29th.

1. Simon and Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
2. The Beatles - Let It Be
3. John Ono Lennon - Instant Karma (We All Shine On)
4. The Jaggerz - The Rapper
5. Edison Lighthouse - Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 28, 1970 was Wand'rin' Star by Lee Marvin, according to the music chart for the week March 23rd and March 29th.

1. Lee Marvin - Wand'rin' Star
2. Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
3. The Jackson Five - I Want You Back
4. The Beatles - Let It Be
5. Pickettywitch - That Same Old Feeling

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 28, 1970 was Call Me by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week March 23rd and March 29th.

1. Aretha Franklin - Call Me
2. Brook Benton - Rainy Night In Georgia
3. James Brown - It's A New Day (Part 1) & (Part 2)
4. The Originals - The Bells
5. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - Gotta Hold On To This Feeling

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 28th is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 28, 1970 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 28, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 11:40 pm and setting at 09:25 am.

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

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Someone born on March 28, 1970 is:

55 years 1 month old,

or 661 months and 15 days old,

or 2876 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20135 days old,

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

There are 319 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 28th 2026.

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

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

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