Your place in the Universe on 1970
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1970 (MCMLXX in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1970th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1970 a year special to you? Discover what 1970 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1970, 1970 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1970, how old is someone born in 1970 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1970.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1970 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What was 1970 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1970
- Who was the U.S. President in 1970?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1970?
- Who was the Pope in 1970?
- 1970: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1970?
- What was the number 1 song in the UK in 1970?
- What was the most popular movie in 1970?
- What was the best selling book in 1970?
- How old is someone born in 1970?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1970?
What was 1970 known for ?
- Twelve days after Easter Sunday, Paul McCartney broke up with the Beatles, later in the year, Elvis Presley the all-American rock and roll star met with President Richard M. Nixon, not only for a social call but to help the president with his war on drugs.
- The first celebration of the earth day was in 1970.
- Launching of Apollo 13 to the moon was on April 11. This was the third lunar landing mission to the moon. Three astronauts were on the mission to the Fra Mauro highlands of the moon were Fred Wallace Haise, John Leonard Swigert, and James Arthur Lovell. The mission was to explore and conduct geological experiments of the Imbrium Basin. Two days later on April 13, 1970, an oxygen tank aboard the Apollo 13 exploded. Landing on the moon was out of the questions and getting the astronauts home safe became the new mission. On April 17, 1970, the Apollo 13 returned to Earth.
- At the start of the 70s decade, the consumption of oil in the United States of America was at an all-time high. The American public was undeterred by the imminent energy crisis characterized by fuel shortage and a spike in the price of gasoline. The lawmakers in Washington encouraged the American public saying the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) could not afford to lose the American market. OAPEC retaliated by imposing an oil embargo for the better part of 1970 and subsequent years.
- Friday 13 is a day of bad luck. This was evident to residents of East Pakistan when a tidal wave caused by a cyclone killed over 200,000 people on November 13. This was the third storm to kill over 200,000 people in the region.
- These and many more events that took place in 1970 set the stage for changing times in the new decade. It also paved the way for the fashion centered 1980s.
- The world population in 1970 was 3,700,437,046 people according to data by United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. This figure includes both urban and rural populations. The urban population at that time accounted for 37.0% of the total population, which is roughly 1.4 billion individuals.The annual population change in 1970 was an increase of +74.7 million people, representing a percentage increase of +2.06% over the previous year.The average population density in 1970 was 16 persons per square mile (or 25 persons per square kilometer).
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Key World Leaders of 1970
Who was the U.S. President in 1970?
In 1970, Richard Nixon (Republican) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from January 20, 1969 to August 09, 1974. His presidency opened diplomatic relations with China, but he resigned after the Watergate scandal.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1970?
In 1970, Harold Wilson (Labour) was the UK Prime Minister until June 19, 1970; on June 19, 1970 Edward Heath (Conservative) was appointed as the new UK Prime Minister.
Who was the Pope in 1970?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1970 was Pope St Paul VI who had held the papacy since 1963. During his papacy, he concluded the Second Vatican Council and issued *Humanae Vitae*, reaffirming the Church's stance on birth control.
1970: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
Willy Brandt
In 1970, Willy Brandt was named by TIME magazine as Person of the Year. As Chancellor of West Germany, Brandt was acknowledged for "seeking to bring about a fresh relationship between East and West" through his "bold approach to the Soviet Union and the East Bloc".
What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1970?
The number 1 song in the USA in 1970, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Let It Be by The Beatles
What was the number 1 song in the UK in 1970?
The number 1 song in the UK in 1970, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was The Wonder Of You by Elvis Presley
What was the most popular movie in 1970?
The most popular movie and box office hit was Borsalino by Jacques Deray
What was the best selling book in 1970?
How old is someone born in 1970?
Someone born in 1970 is 55 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1970?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1970 was the Year of the Dog.
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