What happened on Monday September 21, 1970?

Here's what happened on September 21, 1970:

• Luna 16 Departs Lunar Surface The Soviet space probe Luna 16 successfully leaves the Moon's surface after collecting a core sample, representing a significant achievement in lunar exploration and sample return missions.
• New York Times Introduces Modern Op-Ed Page The New York Times launches its first modern op-ed page, revolutionizing newspaper editorial sections by providing a dedicated space for diverse opinions and commentary.
• Monday Night Football Premieres on ABC The first Monday Night Football game is broadcast on ABC, featuring the Cleveland Browns defeating the New York Jets 31-21, marking a significant moment in sports broadcasting history.
• Vida Blue Throws No-Hitter Oakland Athletics pitcher Vida Blue achieves a remarkable no-hitter against the Minnesota Twins, winning 6-0 and showcasing his exceptional pitching skills.
• KAPP TV Channel 35 Launches in Yakima ABC affiliate KAPP TV channel 35 begins broadcasting in Yakima, Washington, expanding local television coverage in the region.

Events in 1970

September 21, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 21, 1970

Newspapers from Sep. 21, 1970

September 21, 1970: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• New York Jets - Cleveland Browns : 21 - 31

September 21, 1970 was a Monday and it was the 264th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 21, 1970 can also be written as 9/21/1970 in the US and as 21/9/1970 in UK and Europe.

September 21, 1970 in September 1970 calendar

Famous people born on September 21, 1970:

• Samantha Power

  Prominent Irish-American diplomat, academic, and journalist who served as the 28th United States Ambassador to the United Nations from 2013...

• Rob Benedict

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on September 21st

Famous people died on September 21, 1970:

• Gilbert Brébion
• Alessandro De Magistris
• Adolf Wiklund

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on September 21st

September 21, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 21, 1970 was Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week September 21st and September 27th.

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 21, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 21, 1970 was Tears Of A Clown by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, according to the music chart for the week September 21st and September 27th.

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 21, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 21, 1970 was Don't Play That Song by Aretha Franklin with The Dixie Flyers, according to the music chart for the week September 21st and September 27th.

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. Charles Wright - Express Yourself
5. The Spinners - It's A Shame

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 21st is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 21, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 21, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 21, 1970 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 21, 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 21, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 09:51 pm and setting at 02:55 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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Your place in the Universe on September 21, 1970

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Someone born on September 21, 1970 is:

54 years 7 months old,

or 655 months and 13 days old,

or 2849 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19949 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 21, 1970?

There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 21, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 21, 1970.

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