What happened on Friday September 18, 1970?

Here's what happened on September 18, 1970:

• Death of Jimi Hendrix Legendary rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix died in London from drug-related complications at the young age of 27, marking a tragic end to one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. His groundbreaking electric guitar techniques and innovative musical style had revolutionized rock and blues music in the late 1960s.
• First Glastonbury Festival The inaugural Glastonbury Festival was held in the United Kingdom, marking the beginning of what would become one of the world's most famous and iconic music festivals. Initially a small gathering of around 1,500 attendees, the event would grow to become a massive cultural phenomenon attracting tens of thousands of music fans annually.

Events in 1970

September 18, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 18, 1970

Newspapers from Sep. 18, 1970

September 18, 1970: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• St. Louis Cardinals - Los Angeles Rams : 13 - 34

September 18, 1970 was a Friday and it was the 261st day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 18, 1970 can also be written as 9/18/1970 in the US and as 18/9/1970 in UK and Europe.

September 18, 1970 in September 1970 calendar

Famous people born on September 18, 1970:

• Aisha Tyler

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• Darren Gough

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• Didier Rous

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• Dan Eldon

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• Emmanuel Besnier

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on September 18th

Famous people died on September 18, 1970:

• Jimi Hendrix

  Legendary rock guitarist and singer who revolutionized electric guitar playing and became an iconic symbol of 1960s counterculture.

• Cesare Giardini

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on September 18th

September 18, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 18, 1970 was Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

1. Diana Ross - Ain't No Mountain High Enough
2. Edwin Starr - War
3. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Lookin' Out My Back Door
4. Clarence Carter - Patches
5. Bobby Sherman - Julie, Do Ya Love Me

September 18, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 18, 1970 was Tears Of A Clown by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

1. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Tears Of A Clown
2. Freda Payne - Band Of Gold
3. Elvis Presley - The Wonder Of You
4. Chairmen Of The Board - Give Me Just A Little More Time
5. Three Dog Night - Mama Told Me (Not To Come)

September 18, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 18, 1970 was Don't Play That Song by Aretha Franklin with The Dixie Flyers, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

1. Aretha Franklin with The Dixie Flyers - Don't Play That Song
2. Diana Ross - Ain't No Mountain High Enough
3. Clarence Carter - Patches
4. The Spinners - It's A Shame
5. Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 18th is Virgo.

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September 18, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 18, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 18, 1970 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 18, 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 September 18, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 08:30 pm and setting at 11:47 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 15, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Oct 14, 1970.

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Someone born on September 18, 1970 is:

54 years 7 months old,

or 655 months and 16 days old,

or 2850 weeks and 2 days old,

or 19952 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 18, 1970?

There are 137 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 18, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 18, 1970.

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