What happened on Tuesday September 29, 1970?

About September 29th, 1970, in brief:

  • Historical events: On September 29, 1970, the Red Army Faction (RAF), a far-left West German terrorist organization, executed a coordinated bank robbery in West Berlin. The group simultaneously targeted three banks, successfully stealing over 200,000 Deutsche Marks. This sophisticated operation was part of their broader strategy to fund their radical revolutionary activities and challenge the West German government's authority. The robbery demonstrated the RAF's growing operational capabilities and commitment to violent political resistance during a turbulent period in post-war German history.
  • Day of the week: September 29th, 1970 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Diana Ross
  • #1 UK song: Tears Of A Clown by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
  • Popular movie: Waterloo directed by Sergey Bondarchuk

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September 29, 1970: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 29, 1970:

  • Red Army Faction Bank Robbery in West Berlin On September 29, 1970, the Red Army Faction (RAF), a far-left West German terrorist organization, executed a coordinated bank robbery in West Berlin. The group simultaneously targeted three banks, successfully stealing over 200,000 Deutsche Marks. This sophisticated operation was part of their broader strategy to fund their radical revolutionary activities and challenge the West German government's authority. The robbery demonstrated the RAF's growing operational capabilities and commitment to violent political resistance during a turbulent period in post-war German history.
  • NET Festival Final Broadcast On September 29, 1970, the NET (National Educational Television) Festival aired its final broadcast, marking the end of an era in educational television programming. This event preceded the transformation of NET into the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), signaling a significant transition in American public media landscape.

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

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What day of the week was September 29, 1970?


September 29, 1970 was a Tuesday and it was the 272nd day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 29, 1970 can also be written as 9/29/1970 in the US and as 29/9/1970 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on September 29, 1970?


Famous people born on September 29, 1970:

  • Natasha Gregson Wagner
    Natasha Gregson Wagner

    American actress from a famous Hollywood family, daughter of legendary actress Natalie Wood.

  • Khushbu

    Prominent Indian film actress who has made significant contributions to Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada cinema, known for her versatile acting...

  • Mira Sorvino

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like 'Mighty Aphrodite' and her versatile acting career.

  • Russell Peters

    Canadian comedian renowned for his international stand-up comedy performances, known for his multicultural humor and global appeal.

  • Ninel Conde

    Mexican actress, singer, and television host who has gained popularity through her work in telenovelas and music.

  • AMG (rapper)

    American rap musician with a career in hip-hop music.

  • Emily Lloyd

    English actress.

  • Nicolas Winding Refn
    Nicolas Winding Refn
  • Brad Cotter

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September 29, 1970: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 29, 1970:

  • Edward Everett Horton

    American actor (b. 1886).

  • Gilbert Seldes

    American writer and cultural critic (b. 1893).

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September 29, 1970: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 29, 1970 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 28th and October 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 29, 1970 was Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

  1. - Ain't No Mountain High Enough youtube
  2. - Lookin' Out My Back Door youtube
  3. - Candida youtube
  4. - Cracklin' Rosie youtube
  5. - Julie, Do Ya Love Me youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 29, 1970 was Tears Of A Clown by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

  1. - Tears Of A Clown youtube
  2. - Band Of Gold youtube
  3. - The Wonder Of You youtube
  4. - Give Me Just A Little More Time youtube
  5. - Mama Told Me (Not To Come) youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 29, 1970 was Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

  1. - Ain't No Mountain High Enough youtube
  2. - Don't Play That Song
  3. - Express Yourself
  4. - I'll Be There youtube
  5. - Still Water (Love)
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September 29, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 29th is Libra.

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September 29, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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September 29, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 29, 1970 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 29, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:50 am and setting at 06:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 15, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Oct 14, 1970.

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How old is someone born on September 29, 1970?


Someone born on September 29, 1970 is:

54 years 7 months old,

or 655 months and 15 days old,

or 2850 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19951 days old,

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

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