Historical Events
Woodstock Music and Art Fair
Farmers sue Max Yasgur for $35,000 in damages caused by "Woodstock Festival"
Famous Birthdays
- Doug E. Doug [Douglas Bourne], American actor and comedian (Cosby, Operation Dumbo Drop, Jungle Fever), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Joao Ricardo, Angolan footballer, born in Luanda, Angola
- Paul McCallum, Canadian football punter and placekicker (Claymores, Sask Roughriders), born in Vancouver, British Columbia
- Todd Day, American NBA guard/forward (Boston Celtics), born in Decatur, Illinois
Famous Deaths
- Robert [Harriot] Barrat, American actor (Bad Lands, Go West, Distant Drums), dies at 80
1970 Highlights
About January 7, 1970
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 53 years and 23 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
