Historical Events
Election of Interest
Marxist Salvador Allende elected President of Chile by the Chilean Congress
- Nancy Walker creates Ida Morgenstein role on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show"
Famous Birthdays
- Alonza Bevan, English bassist (Kula Shaker), born in London
- Jeff Mangum, American psychedelic-pop, folk-rock musician, and singer-songwriter (Neutral Milk Hotel - "In the Aeroplane Over the Sea"), born in Ruston, Louisiana
- Rob Leslie-Carter, British engineer and project manager, born in Oxford, England
- Walter Dunson, NFL running back and kick returner (Arizona Cardinals)
Famous Deaths
- Richard Hofstadter, American historian, dies at 54
About October 24, 1970
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 11 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'll Be There - Jackson 5
#1 Song: Band Of Gold - Freda Payne
