Date: June 11, 1970
Vietnam War: US President Richard Nixon formally authorizes American combat troops to take part in the Cambodian campaign. Date: April 28, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 28 📅 Events on this day in 1970 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Western Turkey Earthquake Kills 1,086, Injures 1,200…
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 1970Chicago Seven Acquitted of Riot Conspiracy, February 18,…
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 → 📅 Other events on July 18 📅 Events on this day in 1970 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Aswan High Dam Completed in Egypt July 21,…
Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser dies of a heart attack in Cairo. Date: September 28, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 28 📅 Events on this day in 1970 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Jordan-PFLP Hostage Release Deal After Dawson’s Field Hijackings, September 30, 1970PBS Founded in…
Soviet submarine K-8, carrying four nuclear torpedoes, sinks in the Bay of Biscay four days after a fire on board. Date: April 12, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 12 📅 Events on this day in 1970 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Newhall Massacre: Four California Highway…
Qaboos bin Said al Said becomes Sultan of Oman after overthrowing his father, Said bin Taimur initiating massive reforms, modernization programs and end to a decade long civil war. Date: July 23, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 23 📅 Events on this day in 1970 📅 On This Day…