Date: July 8, 1970
French submarine Eurydice explodes underwater, resulting in the loss of the entire 57-man crew. Date: March 4, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 4 π Events on this day in 1970 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Western Turkey Earthquake Kills 1,086, Injures 1,200 – March 28, 1970Weather…
Vietnam War: Kent State shootings: The Ohio National Guard, sent to Kent State University after disturbances in the city of Kent the weekend before, opens fire killing four unarmed students and wounding nine others. The students were protesting the Cambodian Campaign of the United States and South Vietnam. Date: May 4, 1970 Read more on…
Newhall massacre: Four California Highway Patrol officers are killed in a shootout. Date: April 6, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 6 π Events on this day in 1970 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Muammar Gaddafi Proclaimed Premier of Libya, January 15, 1970First Earth Day Celebrated, April…
Rhodesia declares itself a republic, breaking its last links with the British crown. Date: March 2, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 2 π Events on this day in 1970 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1970South Vietnamese President Nguyα» n VΔn Thiα»u Implements Land Reform Program March 26,…
The Chicago Seven are found not guilty of conspiring to incite riots at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. Date: February 18, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 18 π Events on this day in 1970 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Kent State Shootings: Ohio National Guard Kills…
ALM Flight 980 ditches in the Caribbean Sea near Saint Croix, killing 23. Date: May 2, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 2 π Events on this day in 1970 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Nixon Appoints First Female U.S. Army Generals, May 15, 1970The Gambia Becomes…