Date: April 13, 1970
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 β π Other events on April 12 π Events on this day in 1970 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Dominicana Flight 603 Crashes, 102…
Lon Nol ousts Prince Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia. Date: March 18, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 18 π Events on this day in 1970 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Chicago Seven Acquitted of Riot Conspiracy, February 18, 1970Luna 17 Soviet Uncrewed Space Mission Launches November 10,…
The family of Jeffrey R. MacDonald, United States Army captain, is found murdered in their home in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. Eventually, MacDonald himself was charged with and convicted of the murder of his pregnant wife and two daughters. Date: February 17, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 17 π …
The Oregon Highway Division attempts to destroy a rotting beached sperm whale with explosives, leading to the now infamous "exploding whale" incident. Date: November 12, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 12 π Events on this day in 1970 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Vietnam War: U.S….
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 β π Other events on March 28 π Events on this day in 1970 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1970FLQ Murders Quebec Vice-Premier Pierre Laporte, October 17,…
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 1970Tonghai Earthquake in Yunnan Kills 10,000-15,000, Injures…