Historical Events
- Preview Center opens at Walt Disney World, Florida - first building to open
Famous Birthdays
- Deon Figures, American NFL cornerback/PR (Pittsburgh Steelers), born in Bellflower, California
- Marcus Bagwell, American professional wrestler, born in Marietta, Georgia
Famous Deaths
- Charles Olson, American poet (The Maximus Poems), dies of liver cancer at 59
- Pavel Belyayev, Soviet fighter pilot and cosmonaut (Voskhod II), dies at 44
1970 Highlights
About January 10, 1970
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 8 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head - B.J. Thomas
#1 Song: Two Little Boys - Rolf Harris
