What happened on Tuesday December 29, 1970?

Here's what happened on December 29, 1970:

• Occupational Safety and Health Act Signed U.S. President Richard Nixon signed the Occupational Safety and Health Act into law, establishing federal regulations to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and providing training, outreach, education, and assistance.
• Basque Strike in Spain In Viscaya, Spain, approximately 15,000 workers went on strike to protest the death sentences issued during the controversial Burgos Trial, a significant moment of political resistance against Francisco Franco's regime.
• Franco Commutes Burgos Trial Sentences Spanish dictator Francisco Franco commuted the death sentences of the Burgos Trial defendants to 30 years in imprisonment, a decision that came after widespread protests and international pressure.
• Aled Jones Born Aled Jones, renowned Welsh singer and television presenter, known for his classical and contemporary music, was born on this date.
• Glen Phillips Born Glen Phillips, American singer-songwriter and founding member of the alternative rock band Toad The Wet Sprocket, was born on this date.
• John de Mol Sr. Passes Away John de Mol, a Dutch accordionist, died at the age of 58, marking the end of a musical career in traditional Dutch music.

Events in 1970

December 29, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 29, 1970

Newspapers from Dec. 29, 1970

December 29, 1970 was a Tuesday and it was the 363rd day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 29, 1970 can also be written as 12/29/1970 in the US and as 29/12/1970 in UK and Europe.

December 29, 1970 in December 1970 calendar

Famous people born on December 29, 1970:

• Glen Phillips

  Alternative rock musician, lead singer of Toad the Wet Sprocket and member of Works Progress Administration, known for his distinctive...

• Kevin Weisman

  American actor known for roles in television series like Alias and notable character acting work.

• Aled Jones

  Popular Welsh singer and television presenter known for his classical and contemporary music performances.

• Enrico Chiesa
• Dallas Austin

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on December 29th

Famous people died on December 29, 1970:

• William King Gregory

  American zoologist and anatomist (b. 1876).

• Arthur Nordenswan
• Adalberto di Baviera

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on December 29th

December 29, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 29, 1970 was My Sweet Lord by George Harrison, according to the music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.

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

December 29, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 29, 1970 was I Hear You Knocking by Dave Edmunds, according to the music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.

1. Dave Edmunds - I Hear You Knocking
2. Clive Dunn - Grandad
3. McGuinness Flint - When I'm Dead And Gone
4. T Rex - Ride A White Swan
5. Neil Diamond - Cracklin' Rosie

December 29, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 29, 1970 was Groove Me by King Floyd, according to the music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.

1. King Floyd - Groove Me
2. Gladys Knight And The Pips - If I Were Your Woman
3. The Supremes - Stoned Love
4. Chairman Of The Board - Pay To The Piper
5. Aretha Franklin - Border Song (Holy Moses)/You And Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 29th 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 29, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 29, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 29, 1970 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 29, 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 29, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 08:35 am and setting at 07:18 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 29, 1970

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Someone born on December 29, 1970 is:

54 years 4 months old,

or 652 months and 15 days old,

or 2837 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19860 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 29, 1970?

There are 229 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 29, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 29, 1970.

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