Historical Events
- "Charles Aznavour" closes at Music Box Theater NYC after 23 performances
- 12th Daytona 500: Pete Hamilton wins by just 3 car lengths over David Pearson, after passing him with 9 laps to go
Famous Birthdays
- Adam Keefe, American NBA forward (Utah Jazz), born in Irvine, California
- Dominic Roussel, Canadian NHL goalie (Winnipeg Jets), born in Hull, Canada
What Happened in 1970
Oh! Calcutta! - The Bare Facts
Born when free love and anything goes were the mantra of youth, the show "Oh! Calcutta!" opened in London on this day. Police considered a prosecution for obscenity.
July 26, 1970Black Tot Day
Royal Navy sailors lining up for their daily rum ration
July 31, 1970Jim Morrison's Trial
Jim Morrison and The Doors at the Dade County Courthouse
August 10, 1970Elvis Meets Nixon
Richad Nixon meets Elvis Presley at the White House, December 21, 1970
December 21, 1970
