What happened on Sunday December 27, 1970?

Here's what happened on December 27, 1970:

• Pierre Laporte Kidnappers Arrested The suspected killers of Pierre Laporte - Jacques and Paul Rose, along with Francis Sunard - were apprehended near Montreal, marking a significant development in the Quebec October Crisis.
• James Cross Released by FLQ British Trade Commissioner James Cross was freed by the Front de libération du Québec (FLQ) after being held hostage for 60 days. The release occurred at the former Expo '67 World's Fair site, with Cross being handed over to a Cuban delegation.
• Burgos Trial Concludes with Harsh Sentences In a controversial trial, three Basque defendants were sentenced to death (with two receiving double sentences), while other defendants received prison terms ranging from 12 to 62 years, with one individual being released. The trial highlighted the political tensions in Spain during the Franco era.
• India Calls for New Elections India's president announced new elections, signaling a potential shift in the country's political landscape and democratic process during a period of significant political transformation.
• Hello, Dolly! Broadway Musical Closes The iconic Broadway musical 'Hello, Dolly!' concluded its historic run at the Saint James Theater in New York City after an impressive 2,844 performances, marking a significant milestone in musical theater history.

Events in 1970

December 27, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 27, 1970

Newspapers from Dec. 27, 1970

December 27, 1970: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Miami Dolphins - Oakland Raiders : 14 - 21
• San Francisco 49ers - Minnesota Vikings : 17 - 14

December 27, 1970 was a Sunday and it was the 361st day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 27, 1970 can also be written as 12/27/1970 in the US and as 27/12/1970 in UK and Europe.

December 27, 1970 in December 1970 calendar

Famous people born on December 27, 1970:

• Chyna

  Groundbreaking American professional wrestler who significantly impacted women's wrestling and popular culture.

• Lorenzo Neal

  Prominent American football fullback who played in the NFL and later became a respected radio host.

• Naoko Yamazaki

  Japanese astronaut who became the second Japanese woman to fly in space, contributing significantly to international space exploration.

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on December 27th

December 27, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 27, 1970 was My Sweet Lord by George Harrison, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

1. George Harrison - My Sweet Lord
2. The 5th Dimension - One Less Bell To Answer
3. Smokey Robinson - The Tears Of A Clown
4. Dawn - Knock Three Times
5. Santana - Black Magic Woman

December 27, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 27, 1970 was I Hear You Knocking by Dave Edmunds, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

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 27, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 27, 1970 was Stoned Love by The Supremes, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 27th is Capricorn.

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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 27, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 27, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 27, 1970 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 27, 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 27, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:49 am and setting at 04:44 pm.

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 27, 1970

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Someone born on December 27, 1970 is:

54 years 4 months old,

or 652 months and 6 days old,

or 2835 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19851 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 27, 1970?

There are 238 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 27, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 27, 1970.

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