What happened on Sunday September 20, 1970?

Here's what happened on September 20, 1970:

• Soviet Luna 16 Moon Landing and Sample Collection The Soviet spacecraft Luna 16 successfully landed in the Moon's Mare Fecunditatis region, becoming the first robotic probe to autonomously collect and return lunar geological samples to Earth. This mission represented a significant milestone in lunar exploration and Soviet space technology.
• Syrian Military Intervention in Jordan Syrian tanks entered Jordan in response to escalating tensions between Jordan and Palestinian fedayeen (guerrilla) fighters, marking a significant moment of regional conflict during the Black September period of Middle Eastern geopolitical instability.
• Jim Morrison Legal Acquittal Rock musician Jim Morrison of The Doors was found not guilty of lewd behavior charges, a controversial legal case that highlighted the cultural tensions of the late 1960s and the ongoing conflicts between counterculture artists and societal norms.

Events in 1970

September 20, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 20, 1970

Newspapers from Sep. 20, 1970

September 20, 1970: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Atlanta Falcons - New Orleans Saints : 14 - 3
• Baltimore Colts - San Diego Chargers : 16 - 14
• Dallas Cowboys - Philadelphia Eagles : 17 - 7
• Denver Broncos - Buffalo Bills : 25 - 10
• Detroit Lions - Green Bay Packers : 40 - 0

September 20, 1970 was a Sunday and it was the 263rd day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 20, 1970 can also be written as 9/20/1970 in the US and as 20/9/1970 in UK and Europe.

September 20, 1970 in September 1970 calendar

Famous people born on September 20, 1970:

• Gert Verheyen

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on September 20th

Famous people died on September 20, 1970:

• Alexandros Othonaios

  Greek general and politician, 126h prime minister of greece (b. 1879).

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on September 20th

September 20, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 20, 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 20, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 20, 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 20, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 20, 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 20th is Virgo.

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September 20, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 20, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 20, 1970 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 20, 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 20, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 09:51 pm and setting at 02:02 pm.

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 20, 1970 is:

54 years 7 months old,

or 655 months and 14 days old,

or 2850 weeks

or 19950 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 20, 1970?

There are 139 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 20, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 20, 1970.

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