Historical Events
- A Nikolayev & V Sevastyanov return after 18 days in Soyuz 9
Election of Interest
Conservatives led by Edward Heath win British parliamentary election
Historic Publication
Jim Bouton's controversial "Ball Four" is published
- The Patent Cooperation Treaty is signed
Famous Birthdays
- Antonis Remos, Greek singer
- Brian Welch, American guitarist
- Claire Mitchell-Taverner, Australian field hockey midfielder (Olympics 1996)
- Leonard Humphries, CFL cornerback (BC Lions)
- Quincy Dushawn Watts, American 400m runner, born in Detroit, Michigan
- Rahul Gandhi, Indian politician
- Scott Brumfield, guard (Cincinnati Bengals)
1970 Highlights
About June 19, 1970
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 7 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Long And Winding Road/For You Blue - The Beatles
#1 Song: In The Summertime - Mungo Jerry
