San Francisco Mayor Joseph Alioto Issues First Earth Day Proclamation, March 21, 1970

Tonga gains independence from the British Empire. Date: June 4, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 4 📅 Events on this day in 1970 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Rhodesia Declares Republic, Breaks With British Crown – March 2, 1970Western Turkey Earthquake Kills 1,086, Injures 1,200 -…

Jordan makes a deal with the PFLP for the release of the remaining hostages from the Dawson's Field hijackings. Date: September 30, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 30 📅 Events on this day in 1970 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Soviet Union Joins ICAO, Russian Becomes…

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 → 📅 Other events on May 14 📅 Events on this day in 1970 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1970The…

Vietnam War protesters bomb Sterling Hall at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, leading to an international manhunt for the perpetrators. Date: August 24, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 24 📅 Events on this day in 1970 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1970South Vietnamese Land Reform Program Implemented…

Dominicana de Aviación Flight 603 crashes into the Caribbean Sea after takeoff from Las Américas International Airport, killing 102, including members of the Puerto Rico women's national volleyball team and lightweight boxer Carlos Cruz. Date: February 15, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 15 📅 Events on this day in…