Western Turkey Earthquake Kills 1,086, Injures 1,200 March 28, 1970
Date: March 28, 1970
Date: March 28, 1970
Biafra capitulates, ending the Nigerian Civil War. Date: January 12, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 12 📅 Events on this day in 1970 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Explorer 1 Reenters Earth’s Atmosphere After 12 Years in Orbit, March 31, 1970French Submarine Eurydice Explodes, 57 Crew…
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 → 📅 Other events on February 17 📅…
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 → 📅 Other events on March 28 📅 Events on this day in 1970 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Vietnam War: Nixon Authorizes U.S. Troops in Cambodian…
South Vietnamese President Nguyễn Văn Thiệu implements a land reform program to solve the problem of land tenancy. Date: March 26, 1970 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 26 📅 Events on this day in 1970 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Newhall Massacre: Four California Highway Patrol Officers…
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 1970Tonghai Earthquake in Yunnan Kills 10,000-15,000, Injures 26,000, January 5, 1970Boeing 747…
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 → 📅 Other events on November 12 📅 Events on this day in 1970 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1970Vietnam War: U.S….