What happened on Sunday December 13, 1970?

Here's what happened on December 13, 1970:

• First Spacecraft Landing on Venus The Soviet spacecraft Venera 7 successfully landed on Venus, becoming the first human-made object to land on another planet and transmit scientific data back to Earth, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.
• Polish Food Price Riots The Polish government announced food price increases, triggering widespread riots and violent confrontations. The unrest escalated into a bloody conflict between citizens and authorities, leading to the imposition of martial law from December 17-22, highlighting the social and economic tensions in communist Poland.
• Dean Corll Serial Killings Begin Serial killer Dean Corll began a horrific series of abductions and murders of schoolboys in The Heights neighborhood of Houston, Texas, initiating a dark chapter of criminal history that would shock the community.
• Namyong Ho Ferry Disaster The South Korean ferry Namyong Ho capsized in the Korean Strait, resulting in a tragic loss of 308 lives, highlighting maritime safety concerns and the potential dangers of sea travel.
• Greg Chappell's Test Debut Greg Chappell, a legendary Australian cricketer, scored an impressive 108 runs on his Test debut against England at the WACA (Western Australian Cricket Association) ground, marking the beginning of a remarkable cricket career.
• Dario Fo Play Premiere The play 'Morte accidentale di un anarchico' (Accidental Death of an Anarchist) by renowned Italian playwright Dario Fo premiered, showcasing his satirical and politically charged theatrical style.
• Basit Ali Cricket Player Basit Ali, a notable Pakistani cricketer known for his exciting batting style, emerged as a prominent player in the Pakistani cricket scene during the 1990s.

Events in 1970

December 13, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 13, 1970

Newspapers from Dec. 13, 1970

December 13, 1970: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Baltimore Colts - Buffalo Bills : 20 - 14
• Cincinnati Bengals - Houston Oilers : 30 - 20
• Green Bay Packers - Chicago Bears : 17 - 35
• Kansas City Chiefs - Oakland Raiders : 6 - 20
• Minnesota Vikings - Boston Patriots : 35 - 14

December 13, 1970 was a Sunday and it was the 347th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 13, 1970 can also be written as 12/13/1970 in the US and as 13/12/1970 in UK and Europe.

December 13, 1970 in December 1970 calendar

Famous people born on December 13, 1970:

• Jennifer Connelly

  Acclaimed Hollywood actress known for roles in 'A Beautiful Mind', 'Requiem for a Dream', and 'Labyrinth'.

• Regina Hall

  Comedic actress known for roles in the 'Scary Movie' franchise and critically acclaimed films like 'Support the Girls'.

• Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner

  Renowned Austrian mountaineer known for climbing the world's highest peaks without supplemental oxygen.

• Madchen Amick

  American actress famous for her role in the cult TV series 'Twin Peaks' and numerous other television shows.

• Michaël Cohen
• Jesse Armstrong
• Joel Hoekstra
• Danny Lohner
• Võ Văn Thưởng

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on December 13th

Famous people died on December 13, 1970:

• Heinrich Maria Davringhausen

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on December 13th

December 13, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 13, 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 13, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 13, 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 13, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 13, 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 13th 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 13, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 13, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 13, 1970 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 13, 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 13, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 04:59 pm and setting at 09:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 12, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Jan 11, 1971.

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Someone born on December 13, 1970 is:

54 years 5 months old,

or 653 months and 10 days old,

or 2840 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19885 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 13, 1970?

There are 204 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 13, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 13, 1970.

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