Historical Events
- "Red Skelton Show" last airs on CBS-TV, moved to NBC-TV
Event of Interest
Charles Rangel defeats Adam Clayton Powell Jr. in Democratic primary in New York
Music History
Rocker and singer Chubby Checker arrested for marijuana possession
1970 History
Famous Birthdays
- A C Earl, NBA center (Toronto Raptors)
- Mike Bartrum, tight end (New England Patriots)
- Robert Brooks, American NFL wide receiver (Longest pass reception in NFL history, 99 yards; Super Bowl 1996, Green Bay Packers), born in Greenwood, South Carolina
- Roger Knarren, soccer player (MVV)
- Yann Tiersen, French musician
Famous Deaths
- Roscoe Turner, American aviator and racer (b. 1895)
About June 23, 1970
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 9 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Love You Save/I Found That Girl - Jackson 5
#1 Song: In The Summertime - Mungo Jerry
