What happened on Sunday May 31, 1970?

Here's what happened on May 31, 1970:

• Ancash Earthquake in Peru On May 31, 1970, a catastrophic magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck Peru, causing massive destruction in the Ancash and La Libertad regions. The earthquake triggered a devastating debris avalanche of rock, ice, and mud that completely buried the town of Yungay, which had a population of approximately 20,000 people. The disaster resulted in approximately 50,000 confirmed deaths, 20,000 people missing, and around 150,000 injuries, making it one of the deadliest natural disasters in South American history.
• 1970 FIFA World Cup Begins The 1970 FIFA World Cup commenced in Mexico on May 31, 1970, marking a significant event in international soccer history. This tournament would later be remembered for Brazil's exceptional performance and Pelé's legendary play.
• Death of Terry Sawchuk Terry Sawchuk, a legendary professional ice hockey goaltender who was born in 1929, passed away on May 31, 1970. Sawchuk was a prominent figure in the NHL and is remembered as one of the most influential goaltenders in hockey history.
• Shirley Englehorn Wins Golf Tournament Shirley Englehorn won the LPGA O'Sullivan Ladies' Golf Open on May 31, 1970, showcasing her skill and prowess in professional women's golf.
• KDUB TV Channel Launch KDUB TV channel 40, an ABC affiliate in Dubuque, Iowa, began broadcasting on May 31, 1970, expanding local television coverage in the region.

Events in 1970

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

Magazines from May. 31, 1970

Newspapers from May. 31, 1970

May 31, 1970 was a Sunday and it was the 151st day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 1970 can also be written as 5/31/1970 in the US and as 31/5/1970 in UK and Europe.

May 31, 1970 in May 1970 calendar

Famous people born on May 31, 1970:

• Paolo Sorrentino

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on May 31st

Famous people died on May 31, 1970:

• Terry Sawchuk

  Legendary NHL goaltender known for his exceptional skills with the Detroit Red Wings, considered one of the greatest goaltenders in hockey...

• Clare Sheridan

  British author and sculptor, known for her memoir 'The Wilder Shores of Love.

• Clare Consuelo Sheridan

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on May 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 1970 was Everything Is Beautiful by Ray Stevens, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

1. Ray Stevens - Everything Is Beautiful
2. The Guess Who - American Woman
3. The Moments - Love On A Two-Way Street
4. Simon & Garfunkel - Cecilia
5. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Up Around The Bend

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 31, 1970 was Back Home by England World Cup Squad, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

1. England World Cup Squad - Back Home
2. Norman Greenbaum - Spirit In The Sky
3. Dana - All Kinds Of Everything
4. The Moody Blues - Question
5. Frijid Pink - House Of The Rising Sun

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 31, 1970 was Love On A Two-Way Street by The Moments, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

1. The Moments - Love On A Two-Way Street
2. Tyrone Davis - Turn Back The Hands Of Time
3. James Brown - Brother Rapp (Part 1)
4. Wilson Pickett - Sugar Sugar
5. The Impressions - Check Out Your Mind

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 31, 1970 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 31, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 02:58 am and setting at 06:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 21, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Jun 19, 1970.

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Someone born on May 31, 1970 is:

54 years 11 months old,

or 659 months and 23 days old,

or 2868 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20081 days old,

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

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

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