What happened on Monday August 31, 1970?

Here's what happened on August 31, 1970:

• Black Panther Activist Conviction Lonnie McLucas, a Black Panther activist, was convicted of conspiracy to commit murder, highlighting the intense legal and political tensions surrounding the Black Panther movement during the civil rights era.
• Birth of Queen Rania of Jordan Queen Rania Al Abdullah was born, who would later become a prominent royal figure known for her humanitarian work and advocacy for education and women's rights in Jordan.
• Molukkers Diplomatic Protest Molukkers occupied the Indonesian ambassador's home in Wassenaar, Netherlands, likely as a political statement related to their complex historical relationship with Indonesia.
• WKMJ TV Channel Launch WKMJ TV channel 68, a PBS affiliate in Louisville, Kentucky, began broadcasting, expanding local media and public television access.

Events in 1970

August 31, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 31, 1970

Newspapers from Aug. 31, 1970

August 31, 1970 was a Monday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 1970 can also be written as 8/31/1970 in the US and as 31/8/1970 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 1970 in August 1970 calendar

Famous people born on August 31, 1970:

• Rania

  Queen of Jordan, known for her humanitarian work, advocacy for education, and global social initiatives.

• Debbie Gibson

  Iconic 1980s pop singer-songwriter who successfully transitioned into acting and Broadway performances.

• Nikola Gruevski

  Controversial Macedonian politician who served as the 6th Prime Minister of Macedonia from 2006 to 2016.

• Deborah Gibson

  American singer who also excelled in equestrian sports.

• Queen Rania of Jordan
• James Robinson (basketball)
• Rania di Giordania

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on August 31st

Famous people died on August 31, 1970:

• Booker Ervin
• Amarro Fiamberti
• Alois Kovařovič

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on August 31st

August 31, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1970 was War by Edwin Starr, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.

1. Edwin Starr - War
2. Diana Ross - Ain't No Mountain High Enough
3. Bread - Make It With You
4. Mungo Jerry - In The Summertime
5. Carpenters - (They Long To Be) Close To You

August 31, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 1970 was The Wonder Of You by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.

1. Elvis Presley - The Wonder Of You
2. Hotlegs - Neanderthal Man
3. The Kinks - Lola
4. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Tears Of A Clown
5. Shirley Bassey - Something

August 31, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 1970 was Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours
2. Aretha Franklin with The Dixie Flyers - Don't Play That Song
3. Clarence Carter - Patches
4. James Brown - Get Up (I Feel Like Being Like A) Sex Machine (Part 1)
5. Diana Ross - Ain't No Mountain High Enough

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 31, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 31, 1970 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 August 31, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:58 am and setting at 07:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 17, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Sep 15, 1970.

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Your place in the Universe on August 31, 1970

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Someone born on August 31, 1970 is:

54 years 8 months old,

or 656 months and 14 days old,

or 2854 weeks and 2 days old,

or 19980 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 1970?

There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 31, 1970.

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