Soviet Tupolev Tu-144 First Commercial Transport Exceeds Mach 2, May 26, 1970

Nigerian Civil War: Biafran rebels surrender following an unsuccessful 32-month fight for independence from Nigeria. Date: January 15, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 15 📅 Events on this day in 1970 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Apollo 13 Returns Safely to Earth April 17, 1970British Airliner…

Chicano residents in San Diego, California occupy a site under the Coronado Bridge, leading to the creation of Chicano Park. Date: April 22, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 22 📅 Events on this day in 1970 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Kostas Georgakis Self-Immolates in Genoa…

Vietnam War: Lieutenant William Calley goes on trial for the My Lai Massacre. Date: November 17, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 17 📅 Events on this day in 1970 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Bhola Cyclone Hits East Pakistan, Deadliest Tropical Cyclone, November 12, 1970Qaboos bin…

Vietnam War: Kent State shootings: The Ohio National Guard, sent to Kent State University after disturbances in the city of Kent the weekend before, opens fire killing four unarmed students and wounding nine others. The students were protesting the Cambodian Campaign of the United States and South Vietnam. Date: May 4, 1970 Read more on…

Air Canada Flight 621 crashes in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, killing all 109 people on board. Date: July 5, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 5 📅 Events on this day in 1970 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1970San Diego Comic-Con Inaugural Event Begins March 21, 1970Jordan-PFLP Hostage…