What happened on Saturday December 12, 1970?

Here's what happened on December 12, 1970:

• The Doors Cease Live Performances The iconic rock band The Doors announced they would discontinue live performances due to lead singer Jim Morrison's increasingly unpredictable stage behavior, marking a significant moment in rock music history.
• Small Astronomy Satellite Explorer 42 Launch NASA launched the Small Astronomy Satellite Explorer 42 (SAS-B) to conduct groundbreaking X-ray astronomy research, expanding scientific understanding of cosmic X-ray sources.
• USSR Underground Nuclear Test The Soviet Union conducted an underground nuclear test, continuing its nuclear weapons development program during the Cold War era.
• Deadly Landslide in Colombia A catastrophic landslide in western Colombia resulted in approximately 200 fatalities, highlighting the region's vulnerability to geological hazards.
• Polish Government Economic Policy Change The Polish government announced a significant price increase, reflecting the economic challenges and centralized economic planning of the communist era.

Events in 1970

December 12, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 12, 1970

Newspapers from Dec. 12, 1970

December 12, 1970: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Dallas Cowboys - Cleveland Browns : 6 - 2

December 12, 1970 was a Saturday and it was the 346th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

December 12, 1970 in December 1970 calendar

Famous people born on December 12, 1970:

• Jennifer Connelly

  Academy Award-winning actress known for critically acclaimed roles in films like 'A Beautiful Mind', 'Requiem for a Dream', and 'House of...

• Mädchen Amick

  Prominent actress best known for her role in the cult TV series 'Twin Peaks' and numerous television and film appearances.

• Regina Hall

  Versatile actress recognized for her comedic and dramatic roles in films like 'Girls Trip', 'Think Like a Man', and 'The Hate U Give'.

• Annalaura di Luggo

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on December 12th

Famous people died on December 12, 1970:

• Doris Blackburn

  Australian politician (b. 1889).

• Natan Isaevič Al'tman
• Emanuele Garda
• Louis Zimmer

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on December 12th

December 12, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 1970 was The Tears Of A Clown by Smokey Robinson, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

1. Smokey Robinson - The Tears Of A Clown
2. The Partridge Family - I Think I Love You
3. Brian Hyland - Gypsy Woman
4. The 5th Dimension - One Less Bell To Answer
5. Jackson 5 - I'll Be There

December 12, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 12, 1970 was I Hear You Knocking by Dave Edmunds, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

1. Dave Edmunds - I Hear You Knocking
2. McGuinness Flint - When I'm Dead And Gone
3. Neil Diamond - Cracklin' Rosie
4. Glen Campbell - It's Only Make Believe
5. Jimi Hendrix Experience - Voodoo Chile

December 12, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 12, 1970 was The Tears Of A Clown by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

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 12th 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 12, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 12, 1970 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 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 12, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 04:01 pm and setting at 08:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 13, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Jan 11, 1971.

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Someone born on December 12, 1970 is:

54 years 4 months old,

or 652 months and 21 days old,

or 2838 weeks

or 19866 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 12, 1970?

There are 223 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 12, 1970.

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