Date: November 17, 1970
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The Boeing 747, the world's first "jumbo jet", enters commercial service for launch customer Pan American Airways with its maiden voyage from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Date: January 22, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on January 22 đ Events on this day in 1970…
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 â đ Other events on June 11 đ Events on this day in 1970 đ On This Day…
Koza riot: After a series of hit-and-runs and other vehicular incidents involving American service personnel, roughly 5,000 Okinawans take to the streets, clashing with American law enforcement in protest against the U.S. occupation of Okinawa. Date: December 20, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on December 20 đ Events on this day…
The 7.9 Mw⯠Ancash earthquake shakes Peru with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe) and a landslide buries the town of Yungay, Peru. Between 66,794 and 70,000 were killed and 50,000 were injured. Date: May 31, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on May 31 đ Events on this day in…
Paul McCartney announces that he is leaving The Beatles for personal and professional reasons. Date: April 10, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on April 10 đ Events on this day in 1970 đ On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Chicago Seven Acquitted of Conspiracy Charges, February 18, 1970Rhodesia Declares Republic,…
President Richard Nixon signs the Public Health Cigarette Smoking Act into law. Date: April 1, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on April 1 đ Events on this day in 1970 đ On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Hurricane Creek Mine Disaster Near Hyden, Kentucky, December 30, 1970Bhola Cyclone Devastates East…