What happened on Sunday November 08, 1970?

Here's what happened on November 08, 1970:

• Devastating Cyclone Bhola Strikes East Pakistan Cyclone Bhola, one of the deadliest tropical cyclones in recorded history, struck East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) causing catastrophic loss of life. The natural disaster resulted in an estimated 500,000 fatalities, making it a pivotal moment in the region's environmental and humanitarian history. The immense death toll highlighted the vulnerability of coastal populations and prompted significant discussions about disaster preparedness and climate resilience.
• NFL Record Field Goal by Tom Dempsey Tom Dempsey of the New Orleans Saints made history by kicking an extraordinary 63-yard field goal, setting a new NFL record that would stand for decades. His remarkable kick, accomplished despite having been born with a partial right foot and right arm, demonstrated exceptional skill and became a legendary moment in professional football.

Events in 1970

November 08, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Nov. 08, 1970

November 08, 1970: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Atlanta Falcons - Los Angeles Rams : 10 - 10
• Boston Patriots - St. Louis Cardinals : 0 - 31
• Cincinnati Bengals - Buffalo Bills : 43 - 14
• Cleveland Browns - Oakland Raiders : 20 - 23
• Dallas Cowboys - New York Giants : 20 - 23

November 08, 1970 was a Sunday and it was the 312th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 08, 1970 can also be written as 11/8/1970 in the US and as 8/11/1970 in UK and Europe.

November 08, 1970 in November 1970 calendar

Famous people born on November 08, 1970:

• Tom Anderson

  Co-founder of Myspace, the pioneering social networking site that was hugely popular in the early 2000s before the rise of Facebook.

• Diana King

  Jamaican singer-songwriter known for her reggae and dancehall music, with notable hits in the 1990s.

• Morgan Spurlock

  Documentary filmmaker famous for 'Super Size Me', a groundbreaking film about fast food's health impacts.

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on November 8th

Famous people died on November 08, 1970:

• Napoleon Hill

  Renowned author known for his self-help books including 'Think and Grow Rich'.

• Huw T. Edwards

  Welsh poet and politician (b. 1892).

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on November 8th

November 08, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 08, 1970 was I'll Be There by Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week November 2nd and November 8th.

1. Jackson 5 - I'll Be There
2. Carpenters - We've Only Just Begun
3. James Taylor - Fire And Rain
4. Sugarloaf - Green-Eyed Lady
5. R. Dean Taylor - Indiana Wants Me

November 08, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 08, 1970 was Voodoo Chile by Jimi Hendrix Experience, according to the music chart for the week November 2nd and November 8th.

1. Jimi Hendrix Experience - Voodoo Chile
2. Matthew's Southern Comfort - Woodstock
3. Don Fardon - Indian Reservation
4. Clarence Carter - Patches
5. Edwin Starr - War

November 08, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 08, 1970 was I'll Be There by Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week November 2nd and November 8th.

1. Jackson 5 - I'll Be There
2. James Brown - Super Bad (Part 1 & Part 2)
3. Wilson Pickett - Engine Number 9
4. Candi Staton - Stand By Your Man
5. The Presidents - 5-10-15-20 (25-30 Years Of Love)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 8th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 08, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 08, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 08, 1970 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 08, 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 November 08, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 02:06 pm and setting at 02:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 14, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Nov 13, 1970.

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Your place in the Universe on November 08, 1970

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Someone born on November 08, 1970 is:

54 years 7 months old,

or 655 months and 27 days old,

or 2851 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19963 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 08, 1970?

There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday November 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 08, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on November 08, 1970.

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