Historical Events
Event of Interest
Congress authorizes Eisenhower dollar coin
Music History
Paul McCartney files a lawsuit to dissolve The Beatles
- President Allende nationalizes Chilean coal mines
- Would have been start of Aust/Eng Test Cricket at MCG, washed out
Famous Birthdays
- Bryon Russell, American NBA forward (Utah Jazz), born in San Bernardino, California
- Dan Howe, Canadian canoeist (Olympics 1996), born in Kingston, Ontario
- Michel Brunet, Canadian ice dancer (1996 Canadians-2nd), born in Gatineau, Quebec
Famous Deaths
- Cyril Scott, English composer and author (Alchemist), dies at 91
About December 31, 1970
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 8 months and 23 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
