Lon Nol Ousts Prince Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia, March 18, 1970
Date: March 18, 1970
Date: March 18, 1970
Vietnam War: Vietnamization continues as President Richard Nixon announces that the United States will withdraw 40,000 more troops before Christmas. Date: October 12, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on October 12 π Events on this day in 1970 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Western Turkey Earthquake Kills 1,086,…
The 7.9 Mwβ― Ancash earthquake shakes Peru with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe) and a landslide buries the town of Yungay, Peru. Between 66,794 and 70,000 were killed and 50,000 were injured. Date: May 31, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 31 π Events on this day in…
The fiftieth anniversary of American women being able to vote is marked by a nationwide Women's Strike for Equality. Date: August 26, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 26 π Events on this day in 1970 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Lubbock Tornado Kills 26, Causes $250…
Andreas Baader is freed from custody by Ulrike Meinhof, Gudrun Ensslin and others, a pivotal moment in the formation of the Red Army Faction. Date: May 14, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 14 π Events on this day in 1970 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Democratic…
Bahr El-Baqar primary school bombing: Israeli bombers strike an Egyptian school. Forty-six children are killed. Date: April 8, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 8 π Events on this day in 1970 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Chicago Seven Acquitted of Riot Conspiracy, February 18, 1970Koza Riot:…
An Antonov An-22 of the Soviet Air Forces crashes into the Atlantic Ocean, killing all 23 aboard. Date: July 18, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 18 π Events on this day in 1970 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Oregon Exploding Whale Incident, November 12, 1970First Earth…