ALM Flight 980 Ditches in Caribbean Sea, Killing 23, May 2, 1970
Date: May 2, 1970
Date: May 2, 1970
An earthquake strikes western Turkey at about 23:05 local time, killing 1,086 and injuring at least 1,200. Date: March 28, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 28 📅 Events on this day in 1970 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1970First Earth Day Proclamation Issued by San Francisco…
The Gambia becomes a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations, with Dawda Jawara as its first President. Date: April 24, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 24 📅 Events on this day in 1970 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Spantax Convair CV-990 Crashes at Stockholm Arlanda, January…
After being appointed on May 15, Anna Mae Hays and Elizabeth P. Hoisington officially receive their ranks as U.S. Army general officers, becoming the first women to do so. Date: June 11, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 11 📅 Events on this day in 1970 📅 On This Day…
Rhodesia declares itself a republic, breaking its last links with the British crown. Date: March 2, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 2 📅 Events on this day in 1970 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Michael Eavis Hosts First Glastonbury Festival, September 19, 1970Soviet Submarine K-8 Sinks…
Soviet spacecraft Venera 7 successfully lands on Venus. It is the first successful soft landing on another planet. Date: December 15, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 15 📅 Events on this day in 1970 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1970San Francisco Mayor Joseph Alioto Issues First…
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 1970Gary Gabelich Sets Land Speed Record in Blue Flame, October 23, 1970Muammar Gaddafi Proclaimed Premier of Libya, January…