Date: December 20, 1970
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Kostas Georgakis, a Greek student of geology, sets himself ablaze in Matteotti Square in Genoa, Italy, as a protest against the dictatorial regime of Georgios Papadopoulos. Date: September 19, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on September 19 π Events on this day in 1970 π On This Day (Today) More events…
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 1970South Vietnamese President Nguyα» n VΔn Thiα»u Implements Land Reform Program…
President Richard Nixon signs the Public Health Cigarette Smoking Act into law. Date: April 1, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 1 π Events on this day in 1970 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1970NASA Cancels Apollo 15 and Apollo 19 Moon Missions September 2, 1970Aswan High…
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 1970Tonghai Earthquake in Yunnan Kills 10,000-15,000, Injures 26,000,…
King Hussein of Jordan declares war against the Palestine Liberation Organization, the conflict came to be known as Black September. Date: September 16, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on September 16 π Events on this day in 1970 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Luna 17 Lands Lunokhod 1…
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…