Historical Events
- -21] Hurricane Dorothy, kills 42 in Martinique
Famous Birthdays
- Els Callens, Belgian tennis star (1996 quarterfinalist Essen), born in Antwerp, Belgium
- Fred Durst, American singer (Limp Bizkit), born in Gastonia, North Carolina
- Jay McNeil, CFL guard (Calgary Stampeders)
Famous Deaths
- Hildo Krop, Dutch modernistic sculptor, dies at 86
1970 Highlights
About August 20, 1970
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 9 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Make It With You - Bread
#1 Song: The Wonder Of You - Elvis Presley
