What happened on Sunday December 13, 1970?

About December 13th, 1970, in brief:

  • Historical events: 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.
  • Day of the week: December 13th, 1970 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: The Tears Of A Clown by Smokey Robinson
  • #1 UK song: I Hear You Knocking by Dave Edmunds
  • Popular movie: Waterloo directed by Sergey Bondarchuk

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December 13, 1970: What happened on that day?


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.

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

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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
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What day of the week was December 13, 1970?


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

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Who was born on December 13, 1970?


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

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December 13, 1970: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 13, 1970:

  • Heinrich Maria Davringhausen

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December 13, 1970: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 13, 1970 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 7th and December 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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. - The Tears Of A Clown youtube
  2. - I Think I Love You youtube
  3. - Gypsy Woman youtube
  4. - One Less Bell To Answer youtube
  5. - I'll Be There youtube

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. - I Hear You Knocking youtube
  2. - When I'm Dead And Gone youtube
  3. - Cracklin' Rosie youtube
  4. - It's Only Make Believe youtube
  5. - Voodoo Chile youtube

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. - The Tears Of A Clown
  2. - Heaven Help Us All
  3. - Super Bad (Part 1 & Part 2)
  4. - Engine Number 9
  5. - Stoned Love youtube
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December 13, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 13th is Sagittarius.

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December 13, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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December 13, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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How old is someone born on December 13, 1970?


Someone born on December 13, 1970 is:

54 years 4 months old,

or 652 months and 20 days old,

or 2837 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19865 days old,

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

There are 224 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?

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