First Earth Day Proclamation Issued by San Francisco Mayor March 21, 1970
Date: March 21, 1970
Date: March 21, 1970
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 β π Other events on December 15 π Events on this day in 1970 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Richard Nixon Signs Public Health Cigarette Smoking…
Andreas Baader is freed from custody by Ulrike Meinhof, Gudrun Ensslin and others, a pivotal moment in the formation of the Red Army Faction. Date: May 14, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 14 π Events on this day in 1970 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Arab…
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 1970Lubbock Tornado Kills 26, Causes $250 Million Damage…
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 1970Michael Eavis Hosts First Glastonbury Festival, September 19, 1970Chicago Seven…
Vietnam War: Lieutenant William Calley goes on trial for the My Lai Massacre. Date: November 17, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 17 π Events on this day in 1970 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Michael Eavis Hosts First Glastonbury Festival, September 19, 1970Nixon Requests $155 Million…
President Richard Nixon appoints Anna Mae Hays and Elizabeth P. Hoisington the first female United States Army generals. Date: May 15, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 15 π Events on this day in 1970 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Pierre Trudeau Invokes War Measures Act During…