What happened on Monday December 14, 1970?

Here's what happened on December 14, 1970:

• James Cross Released by Quebec Terrorists On December 14, 1970, British Trade Commissioner James Cross was freed after being held hostage for 60 days by the Front de libération du Québec (FLQ), a separatist terrorist group. The release occurred at the former site of Expo '67 World's Fair, with Cross being handed over to a Cuban diplomatic delegation, marking the end of a tense political kidnapping that had drawn international attention to the Quebec separatist movement.
• Polish Government Implements Significant Price Increases On December 14, 1970, the Polish government announced substantial price hikes for food and winter essential goods, scheduled to take effect in January. These price increases were part of a broader economic policy that would significantly impact the daily lives of Polish citizens, potentially reflecting the economic challenges faced by the country during the Cold War era.

Events in 1970

December 14, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 14, 1970

Newspapers from Dec. 14, 1970

December 14, 1970: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Detroit Lions - Los Angeles Rams : 28 - 23

December 14, 1970 was a Monday and it was the 348th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 14, 1970 can also be written as 12/14/1970 in the US and as 14/12/1970 in UK and Europe.

December 14, 1970 in December 1970 calendar

Famous people born on December 14, 1970:

• Beth Orton

  Innovative singer-songwriter known for her unique blend of folk music and electronic elements, creating a distinctive and influential sound...

• Grégory Anquetil

  French handball player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics, representing France and finishing 4th.

• Anna Maria Jopek

  Renowned Polish singer-songwriter, pianist, and music producer known for her versatile musical style and significant contributions to...

• Albin de la Simone
• Nicholas Angelich
• Vladimir Grbić

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on December 14th

Famous people died on December 14, 1970:

• Franz Schlegelberger

  German judge and politician, german reich minister of justice (b. 1876).

• Giovanni Cimara
• Earl Eby
• William Slim
• Edoardo Weiss

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on December 14th

December 14, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 14, 1970 was The Tears Of A Clown by Smokey Robinson, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

1. Smokey Robinson - The Tears Of A Clown
2. George Harrison - My Sweet Lord
3. The 5th Dimension - One Less Bell To Answer
4. The Partridge Family - I Think I Love You
5. Santana - Black Magic Woman

December 14, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 14, 1970 was I Hear You Knocking by Dave Edmunds, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

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 14, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 14, 1970 was The Tears Of A Clown by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

1. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - The Tears Of A Clown
2. The Supremes - Stoned Love
3. King Floyd - Groove Me
4. Chairman Of The Board - Pay To The Piper
5. Gladys Knight And The Pips - If I Were Your Woman

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 14th 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 14, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 14, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 14, 1970 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 14, 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 14, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 06:03 pm and setting at 09:40 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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Your place in the Universe on December 14, 1970

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Someone born on December 14, 1970 is:

54 years 4 months old,

or 652 months and 19 days old,

or 2837 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19864 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 14, 1970?

There are 225 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 14th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 14, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 14, 1970.

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