Thursday December 31, 1970: on this day

December 31, 1970 was the 365th day of the year 1970, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 31, 1970 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 31, 1970, who was born and died on December 31, 1970, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 1970, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Sweet Lord by George Harrison), movies (e.g. Borsalino, directed by Jacques Deray), TV series (e.g. Zollfahndung) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 31st, 1970 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 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

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December 31, 1970: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 31, 1970:

  • Congress authorizes eisenhower dollar coin
  • Paul mccartney files a lawsuit to dissolve the beatles.
  • President allende nationalizes chilean coal mines.
  • Us president richard nixon signs the bank holding act legislation creating the eisenhower dollar coin, and removing the last silver from circulating coins (kennedy half dollars).
  • The first regional technical colleges open in ireland.
  • Sada abe, japanese former prostitute and later actress, disappears.
  • The sweet track, the world's oldest engineered roadway, is discovered in england.
  • Alvin toffler publishes his book ''future shock''.
  • Sammlung zeitgenössischer kunst der bundesrepublik deutschland

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December 31, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

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?

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

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Discover the planets positions on December 31st, 1970 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 31, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

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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Who was born on December 31, 1970?


Famous people born on December 31, 1970:

  • Chandra West
    Chandra West

    Canadian actress.

  • Bryon Russell

    American basketball player.

  • Carlos Morales Quintana

    Spanish-danish architect and sailor.

  • Danny McNamara

    English singer-songwriter (embrace).

  • Jorjão

    Brazilian footballer.

  • Dunstan Anderson NFL defensive end (Miami Dolphins

    New orleans saints, rhein fire).

  • Dan Howe

    Kingston, ontario -- canoeist (1996 olympics).

  • Edwin Huizinga Dutch soccer player (SC Heerenveen

    Emmen).

  • Michel Brunet in Gatineau

    Qutbec, canada; ice dancer (1996 canadians-second).

  • Jorge da Costa Silva

    Brazilian footballer.

  • Carlos Quintana

    Spanish-danish architect, sailor.

  • Víctor Torres Mestre
  • Driss Benzekri
  • Glenn Kotche
  • Louise Rickard

Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:

  • Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins

    Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.

  • Tim Matheson
    Tim Matheson

    American actor, tv and film star.

  • Val Kilmer
    Val Kilmer

    American actor, writer and musician.

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Ben Kingsley
    Ben Kingsley

    An english actor.

  • Sarah Miles
    Sarah Miles

    British actress, first recognized in u.s.

  • Joey McIntyre
    Joey McIntyre

    American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".

  • Bebe Neuwirth
    Bebe Neuwirth

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

  • Joe Dallesandro
    Joe Dallesandro

    American actor, model, and 'warhol star.

  • Barbara Carrera
    Barbara Carrera

    Nicaraguan model and actress.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 31st

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December 31, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 53 years 3 months old,

or 639 months and 26 days old,

or 2782 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19475 days old,

if you were born on December 31, 1970.

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

There are 249 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.

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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December 31, 1970: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 31, 1970:

  • Alif Laila

    Alif Laila was a renowned Urdu poet known for her lyrical and introspective poems.

  • Rishon Lezion

    Rishon Lezion was a pioneering entrepreneur who founded one of the first modern cities in Israel.

  • Nowell Curie

    Nowell Curie was a renowned journalist who covered major events in the early 20th century.

  • Guenevere Saunders

    Guenevere Saunders was a renowned British painter known for her impressionistic landscapes and portraits.

  • Elsye Warnick

    Elsye Warnick was a renowned American painter known for her vibrant and impressionistic landscapes.

  • Sabirin Nuri

    Sabirin Nuri was a renowned Turkish painter known for his vibrant and expressive landscapes.

  • Elzina Bates

    Elzina Bates was a pioneering African-American educator who dedicated her life to improving educational opportunities for underprivileged...

  • Estellar Solomons

    Estellar Solomons was a renowned South African painter known for her vibrant and expressive landscapes.

  • Saharah Kawakib

    Saharah Kawakib was a renowned Arabic poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.

  • Loriene Niedecker

    Renowned poet associated with the Objectivist movement.

  • Leston Emerson

    Leston Emerson was a renowned American essayist who explored themes of identity, culture, and social justice.

  • Pura Uña Sarthou

    Pura Uña Sarthou was a Spanish poet and playwright who made significant contributions to the literary landscape of Spain.

  • Alisse Monet

    French painter known for her impressionist landscapes and still life paintings.

  • Isador Cheyette

    Founder of the Cheyette Clothing Company, a successful apparel manufacturer.

  • Iline Grumberg

    Iline Grumberg was a French painter known for her vibrant and expressive landscapes.

  • Ellamay Ware

    Ellamay Ware was a pioneering educator who dedicated her life to improving educational opportunities for underprivileged children.

  • Gardiner Lapham

    Gardiner Lapham was an American journalist and author who worked for various publications, including The New York Times and The Saturday...

  • Alexine Leontine

    Alexine Leontine was a French journalist and author who reported on social and political issues.

  • Jabes Raboy

    Jabes Raboy was a French painter and illustrator known for his surrealistic and fantastical works.

  • Hildagarde Thorell

    Swedish painter known for her portraits and landscapes.

What famous deaths happened on December 31st?

Famous deaths on December 31st:

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • James Avery
    James Avery

    James avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.

  • Wayne Rogers
    Wayne Rogers

    Wayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.

  • Woody Strode
    Woody Strode

    Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.

  • Billie Dove
    Billie Dove

    American actress (born in 1903).

  • Wesley Addy
    Wesley Addy

    Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).

  • Edward Herrmann
    Edward Herrmann

    American actor (d. 2014).

  • Kader Khan
    Kader Khan

    Indian actor (b. 1937).

  • William Christopher
    William Christopher

    American actor and singer (d. 2016).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 31st

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December 31, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 31, 1970:

  • New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
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December 31, 1970: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 31, 1970 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 28th and January 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

December 31, 1970: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 31, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 28th and January 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Sweet Lord
  2. - One Less Bell To Answer
  3. - Knock Three Times
  4. - The Tears Of A Clown
  5. - 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.

December 31, 1970: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 31, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 28th and January 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Hear You Knocking
  2. - Grandad
  3. - When I'm Dead And Gone
  4. - Ride A White Swan
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.

December 31, 1970: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 31, 1970 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 28th and January 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Groove Me
  2. - If I Were Your Woman
  3. - Stoned Love
  4. - Pay To The Piper
  5. - Border Song (Holy Moses)/You And Me

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December 31, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 31, 1970 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Borsalino

Borsalino

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Jacques Deray

Starring: Alain Delon, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Arnoldo Foà, Laura Adani, Catherine Rouvel, Corinne Marchand, Françoise Christophe

Country: Italy

Metello

Metello

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Mauro Bolognini

Starring: Renzo Montagnani, Gabriele Lavia, Lucia Bosè, Ottavia Piccolo, Massimo Ranieri, Mariano Rigillo, Pino Colizzi, Franco Balducci, Luigi Diberti, Tina Aumont, Frank Wolff, Steffen Zacharias

Country: Italy

La pacifista

La pacifista

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Miklós Jancsó

Starring: Monica Vitti, Gino Lavagetto, Francesco Carnelutti, Pierre Clémenti, Sergio Tramonti, Piero Faggioni, Daniel Pommereulle, Peter Pasetti

Country: Italy

Rio Lobo

Rio Lobo

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Howard Hawks

Starring: John Wayne, Jorge Rivero, Jennifer O'Neill, Jack Elam

Country: United States of America

I Drink Your Blood

I Drink Your Blood

Release year: 1970

Directed by: David E. Durston

Starring: Bhaskar Roy Chowdhury, Jadin Wong, Rhonda Fultz, George Patterson

December 31, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 31, 1970 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Zollfahndung

Zollfahndung

Release year: 1970

Kleiner König Kalle Wirsch

Kleiner König Kalle Wirsch

Release year: 1970

Tatort

Tatort

Release year: 1970

December 31, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 31, 1970 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Rich Man, Poor Man by Irwin Shaw

Rich Man, Poor Man

By:

Paperback with TV tie-ins

A White House Diary by Lady Bird Johnson

A White House Diary

By:

Original publication in 1970. A White House Diary, Lady Bird Johnson's intimate behind-the scenes account of Lyndon Johnson’s presidency, November 22, 1963 to January 20, 1969.

The Secret Woman by Victoria Holt

The Secret Woman

By:

Victoria Holt, the Queen of Gothic Romance, has sold over 100 million copies. "I will be back," he stated. "Perhaps you are thinking sooner than you think. "He

Inside The Third Reich by Albert Speer

Inside The Third Reich

By:

Speer, Hitler's Minister of Armaments and War Production, is brutally incarcerated. He was the man who kept Germany armed and the war machine going even after Hitler's mythology had died.

Islands In The Stream by Ernest Hemingway

Islands In The Stream

By:

A LATER CLASSIC FROM AMERICA’S PREMIER FICTION WRTER. First published in 1970, nine year after Hemingway's passing, this story is about an artist and adventurer, much like Hemingway.

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Who was the US President on December 31, 1970?

On December 31, 1970 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1970?

On December 31, 1970 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 31, 1970?

On December 31, 1970 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 31st?

December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
  • 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),

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What happened in 1970?

1970 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • The Epoch
  • Afro-American Historical Calendar Series Established
  • Netherlands Christian Workers Union (NCW) forms

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What was the calendar for December 1970?

December 1970 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 1970 calendar looked like.

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