Historical Events
- 777 Unification church couples wed in Korea
- Bernadette Devlin is released from prison having served four months of her six month sentence for riotous behaviour
- Caledonian Airways takes over British United Airways
- Nobel prize of peace awarded to Norman E Borlaugh
Famous Birthdays
- Marc Wilkins, Mansfield OH, pitcher (Pittsburgh Pirates)
- Tony Mortimer, British pop singer and songwriter (East 17 - "Stay Another Dy"), born in Stepney, London
Famous Deaths
John T. Scopes
John T. Scopes, American teacher convicted for teaching evolution (Scopes "monkey trial" 1925), dies of cancer at 70
1970 Highlights
About October 21, 1970
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 11 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'll Be There - Jackson 5- #1 Song: Band Of Gold - Freda Payne
#1 Song: I'll Be There - Jackson 5
#1 Song: Band Of Gold - Freda Payne
