What happened on Saturday December 05, 1970?

Here's what happened on December 05, 1970:

• James Cross Released by FLQ Terrorists British Trade Commissioner James Cross was freed by the Front de libération du Québec (FLQ) terrorist group after being held hostage for 60 days. The release occurred at the former Expo '67 World's Fair site, with Cross being handed over to a Cuban diplomatic delegation, marking the end of a significant political kidnapping incident in Canadian history.
• Texas Longhorns Dominate College Football Championship Race The #1 ranked University of Texas Longhorns football team decisively defeated their conference rival, the #4 ranked University of Arkansas Razorbacks, with a commanding 42-7 victory. This win completed their perfect regular season with a 10-0-0 record and secured a share of the 1970 college football national championship.
• NFL Rushing Record Set by Willie Ellison Los Angeles Rams running back Willie Ellison established a new NFL single-game rushing record by gaining 247 yards on the ground, showcasing an exceptional individual performance in professional football.
• NHL Trophy Theft In a shocking incident, the Stanley Cup, Conn Smythe Trophy, and Bill Masterton Trophy were stolen from the NHL Hall of Fame, creating significant controversy and security concerns in professional hockey.

Events in 1970

December 05, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 05, 1970

Newspapers from Dec. 05, 1970

December 05, 1970: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Chicago Bears - Minnesota Vikings : 13 - 16

December 05, 1970 was a Saturday and it was the 339th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 05, 1970 can also be written as 12/5/1970 in the US and as 5/12/1970 in UK and Europe.

December 05, 1970 in December 1970 calendar

Famous people born on December 05, 1970:

• Michel'le

  American R&B singer-songwriter known for her distinctive high-pitched voice and contributions to West Coast hip-hop.

• Georgia Wortmann

  Brazilian model known for her striking blue-eyed blonde appearance, often compared to actress Sharon Stone.

• Olivier Moncelet

  French Olympic rower who won a silver medal in the coxless four-man team at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

• Fauziah Latiff
• Tim Hetherington
• Walt Dohrn

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on December 5th

Famous people died on December 05, 1970:

• Mario Gori
• Luigi Sacco

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on December 5th

December 05, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 05, 1970 was I Think I Love You by The Partridge Family, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

1. The Partridge Family - I Think I Love You
2. Smokey Robinson - The Tears Of A Clown
3. Brian Hyland - Gypsy Woman
4. Jackson 5 - I'll Be There
5. Carpenters - We've Only Just Begun

December 05, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 05, 1970 was Woodstock by Matthew's Southern Comfort, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

1. Matthew's Southern Comfort - Woodstock
2. Jimi Hendrix Experience - Voodoo Chile
3. Clarence Carter - Patches
4. Don Fardon - Indian Reservation
5. Dave Edmunds - I Hear You Knocking

December 05, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 05, 1970 was The Tears Of A Clown by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

1. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - The Tears Of A Clown
2. Stevie Wonder - Heaven Help Us All
3. James Brown - Super Bad (Part 1 & Part 2)
4. Wilson Pickett - Engine Number 9
5. The Supremes - Stoned Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 5th is Sagittarius.

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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 05, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 05, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 05, 1970 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 05, 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 05, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 12:10 pm and setting at 12:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 13, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Dec 12, 1970.

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Someone born on December 05, 1970 is:

54 years 4 months old,

or 652 months and 28 days old,

or 2839 weeks

or 19873 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 05, 1970?

There are 216 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 05, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 05, 1970.

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