Date: August 24, 1970
The Soviet Tupolev Tu-144 becomes the first commercial transport to exceed Mach 2. Date: May 26, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 26 📅 Events on this day in 1970 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1970First Earth Day Proclamation Issued by San Francisco Mayor March 21, 1970Andreas…
Muammar Gaddafi is proclaimed premier of Libya. 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 1970Chicano Moratorium Riot Kills Rubén Salazar, East Los Angeles, August 29, 1970Chicago Seven Acquitted of Riot Conspiracy, February…
Jordan makes a deal with the PFLP for the release of the remaining hostages from the Dawson's Field hijackings. Date: September 30, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 30 📅 Events on this day in 1970 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Apollo 13 Returns Safely to Earth…
In Japan, author Yukio Mishima and one compatriot commit ritualistic seppuku after an unsuccessful coup attempt. Date: November 25, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 25 📅 Events on this day in 1970 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Apollo 13 Launches April 11, 1970Pierre Laporte Kidnapped During…
Luna programme: The Soviet Union lands Lunokhod 1 on Mare Imbrium (Sea of Rains) on the Moon. This is the first roving remote-controlled robot to land on another world and is released by the orbiting Luna 17 spacecraft. Date: November 17, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 17 📅 Events…
Black Tot Day: The last day of the officially sanctioned rum ration in the Royal Navy. Date: July 31, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 31 📅 Events on this day in 1970 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Rhodesia Declares Republic, Breaks from British Crown, March 2,…