Famous Birthdays
- Winston Bogarde, Dutch soccer defender (20 caps; Sparta Rotterdam, Ajax, FC Barcelona), born in Rotterdam, Netherlands
Famous Weddings
James Brown
American "Godfather of Soul" singer James Brown (37) weds Deidre Jenkins (25) in Barnwell, South Carolina; divorce in 1981
Famous Deaths
- René Schneider, Chilean general/supreme commander, murdered
1970 Highlights
About October 22, 1970
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 7 months and 16 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
