What happened on Thursday December 31, 1970?

Here's what happened on December 31, 1970:

• Beatles Dissolution Lawsuit Paul McCartney files a legal lawsuit to formally dissolve the Beatles, a pivotal moment in music history that marks the official end of the legendary band's partnership.
• Future Shock Publication Alvin Toffler publishes 'Future Shock', a groundbreaking book exploring the psychological and social impact of rapid technological change.
• End of Silver Coinage Era President Richard Nixon signs the Bank Holding Act, which creates the Eisenhower dollar coin and removes the last silver from circulating coins, specifically the Kennedy half dollars, signaling a major shift in U.S. monetary policy.
• Chilean Coal Mine Nationalization President Salvador Allende nationalizes Chilean coal mines as part of his broader socialist economic reforms, significantly transforming the country's economic landscape.
• Eisenhower Dollar Coin Authorization The United States Congress authorizes the creation of the Eisenhower dollar coin, marking a significant moment in American numismatic history.
• Sweet Track Discovery Archaeologists discover the Sweet Track in England, identified as the world's oldest engineered roadway, providing significant insights into prehistoric human engineering.
• Irish Technical Education Reform The first Regional Technical Colleges open in Ireland, marking a significant milestone in the country's vocational and technical education system.
• Canadian Olympic Canoeist Born Dan Howe is born in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. He would later represent Canada as an Olympic canoeist in the 1996 Olympic Games.
• Sada Abe Disappearance Sada Abe, a Japanese former prostitute and later actress known for a notorious criminal history, mysteriously disappears.

Events in 1970

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

Magazines from Dec. 31, 1970

Newspapers from Dec. 31, 1970

December 31, 1970 was a Thursday and it was the 365th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1970 can also be written as 12/31/1970 in the US and as 31/12/1970 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 1970 in December 1970 calendar

Famous people born on December 31, 1970:

• Chandra West

  Canadian actress known for her roles in television and film, with a career spanning multiple genres.

• Bryon Russell

  American professional basketball player who played in the NBA, most notably for the Utah Jazz.

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on December 31st

Famous people died on December 31, 1970:

• Cyril Scott

  Prolific composer known for his innovative and mystical music.

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on December 31st

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 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 31, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 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 31st 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 31, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 31, 1970 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 31, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 09:46 am and setting at 09:51 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 31, 1970

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Someone born on December 31, 1970 is:

54 years 3 months old,

or 651 months and 23 days old,

or 2833 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19837 days old,

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

There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 31st 2025.

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

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

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