Historical Events
- National Guard mobilizes to quell disturbances at Ohio State University
- USSR performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya USSR
Famous Birthdays
- Carl Veart, Australian footballer, born in Whyalla, Australia
- Dorsey Levens, NFL running back (Green Bay Packers-Super Bowl 31)
- Roman Turek, Czech hockey goalie (Team Czech Rep, Olympics 1998), born in Strakonice, Czechoslavkia
- Scott "Munnster" Munn, American rower (Olympics 1996), born in Larkspur, California
Famous Deaths
- E. L. Grant Watson, Australian biologist (b. 1885)
- Vinton Hayworth, American actor (Gen Schaeffer-I Dream of Jeannie), dies at 63
About May 21, 1970
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 53 years and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: American Woman/No Sugar Tonight - The Guess Who
#1 Song: Back Home - England World Cup Squad
