Historical Events
- The financial cost of the disturbances and riots in Northern Ireland during 1969 and 1970 are today estimated to be £5.5 million
Famous Birthdays
- Grant Carter, CFL defensive end (Winnipeg Blue Bombers)
- Gus Nketia, 100m sprint (Olympics 1996), born in Auckland, New Zealand
- Sister Bliss [Ayalah Bentovim], British elcectronia and trip-hop keyboardist and DJ (Faithless), born in London, England
Famous Deaths
- Lenore Ulric, American silent film and Broadway actress (Notorious, Better Woman), dies at 78
Sonny Liston (1930-1970)
American boxer (world heavyweight champion 1962-64), dies of lung congestion and heart failure at 40; foul play suspected
1970 Highlights
About December 30, 1970
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 5 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: My Sweet Lord/Isn't It A Pity - George Harrison
#1 Song: I Hear You Knocking - Dave Edmunds
