What happened on Thursday January 29, 1970?

Here's what happened on January 29, 1970:

• Soviet Nuclear Test in Kazakhstan The Soviet Union conducted a nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeastern Kazakhstan, continuing its Cold War-era nuclear weapons development program. This test was part of the ongoing nuclear arms race between the USSR and the United States.
• Death of Basil Liddell Hart, Renowned Military Historian Basil Liddell Hart, a prominent British military historian and strategic theorist, passed away. Known for his influential writings on military strategy and his critique of World War I tactics, Liddell Hart significantly impacted modern military thinking.
• Eric Gouka, Dutch Cricket Player Eric Gouka, a pace bowler for the Netherlands national cricket team, who participated in the 1996 Cricket World Cup, marking a notable moment in Dutch cricket history.
• Scott Davis, NFL Player Scott Davis, a guard who played for the Atlanta Falcons, contributing to the team's professional football roster in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Events in 1970

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

Magazines from Jan. 29, 1970

Newspapers from Jan. 29, 1970

January 29, 1970 was a Thursday and it was the 29th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 29, 1970 can also be written as 1/29/1970 in the US and as 29/1/1970 in UK and Europe.

January 29, 1970 in January 1970 calendar

Famous people born on January 29, 1970:

• Paul Ryan

  Paul Ryan was a prominent American Republican politician who served as the 54th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and...

• Heather Graham

  Heather Graham is an acclaimed American actress known for her memorable roles in critically acclaimed films like 'Boogie Nights' and comedy...

• Rajyavardhan Rathore

  Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore is an accomplished Indian Olympic athlete who won a silver medal in double trap shooting at the 2004 Summer...

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on January 29th

Famous people died on January 29, 1970:

• B. H. Liddell Hart

  French-english soldier, historian, and journalist (b. 1895).

• Lawren Harris

  Canadian painter and educator (d. 70).

• Marie-Laure de Noailles
• Adelchi Serena
• Hans Christian Herlak
• Basil Liddell Hart

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on January 29th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 29, 1970 was I Want You Back by The Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

1. The Jackson 5 - I Want You Back
2. The Shocking Blue - Venus
3. B.J. Thomas - Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head
4. Led Zeppelin - Whole Lotta Love
5. Tom Jones - Without Love (There Is Nothing)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 29, 1970 was Two Little Boys by Rolf Harris, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 29, 1970 was I Want You Back by Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

1. Jackson 5 - I Want You Back
2. Diana Ross & The Supremes - Someday We'll Be Together
3. Sly & The Family Stone - Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin/Everybody Is A Star
4. The Temptations - Psychedelic Shack
5. B.B. King - The Thrill Is Gone

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 29, 1970 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 29, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 11:21 pm and setting at 10:34 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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Someone born on January 29, 1970 is:

55 years 3 months old,

or 663 months and 15 days old,

or 2884 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20194 days old,

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

There are 260 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 29th 2026.

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

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

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