Historical Events
- "Cry for Us All" opens at Broadhurst Theater NYC for 8 performances
- Senate rejects Nixon's nomination of Judge G. Harrold Carswell to US Supreme Court
Famous Birthdays
- Derek D. Brown, American team handball right wing (Olympics 1996), born in Washington, D.C.
- Harold Bishop, NFL tight end (Cleveland Browns), born in Booneville, Mississippi
Famous Deaths
- Marie V Felix, Prince of Luxemburg, dies
1970 Highlights
About April 8, 1970
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 9 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Let It Be - The Beatles
#1 Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon & Garfunkel
