Date: September 2, 1970
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The 7.1 Mwβ― Tonghai earthquake shakes Tonghai County, Yunnan province, China, with a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme). Between 10,000 and 15,000 people are known to have been killed and about another 26,000 are injured. Date: January 5, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 5 π Events on this…
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 1970Explorer 1 Reenters Earthβs Atmosphere After 12…
Nigerian Civil War: Biafran rebels surrender following an unsuccessful 32-month fight for independence from Nigeria. Date: January 15, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 15 π Events on this day in 1970 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Royal Air Maroc Caravelle Crash Near Berrechid Kills 61, April…
The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons goes into effect after ratification by 43 nations. Date: March 5, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 5 π Events on this day in 1970 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1970China Launches Dong Fang Hong I, Fifth Nation to…
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…
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 1970California Judge Harold Haley Taken Hostage and Killed in Court, August…