Historical Events
- Libyan leader Gadaffi launches "Green Revolution"
- Mitch Leigh, William Alfred and Phyllis Robinson's musical melodrama "Cry for Us All" closes at Broadhurst Theater, NYC, after 9 performances
- WMGZ TV channel 16 in Mayaguez, PR ([M]) begins broadcasting
- WPSJ TV channel 14 in Ponce, PR ([P]) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Darrin Smith, American NFL linebacker (Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles; Super Bowl 1993, 95), born in Miami, Florida
- Flex Alexander, American actor
Famous Deaths
- Ripper Collins, American baseball first baseman (MLB All-Star 1935, 36, 37; World Series 1931, 34; NL HR leader 1934; St Louis Cardinals), dies at 66
About April 15, 1970
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 1 month and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Let It Be - The Beatles
#1 Song: All Kinds of Everything - Dana
