Historical Events
Music History
Jim Morrison is sentenced to six months in jail and a $500 fine for indecent exposure and open profanity, though remains free on a $50,000 bond pending appeal
Famous Birthdays
- Craig Kelly, English actor (Queer as Folk, Coronation Street), born in Lytham St Annes, England
- Johnny Moeller, American blues guitarist, born in Fort Worth, Texas
- Linn Berggren, Swedish pop singer (Ace of Base - "All That She Wants"; "The Sign"), born in Gothenburg, Sweden
- Mitch Harris, American heavy metal guitarist (Napalm Death, among others), born in Queens, New York
- Nicholas "Nicky" Wu, Taiwanese singer, actor and martial arts expert (Xiao Hu Dui/Little Tiger Team), born in Taipei, Taiwan
- Rogers Stevens, American rock guitarist (Blind Melon), born in West Point, Mississippi
- Steve Trachsel, American baseball pitcher (Chicago Cubs), born in Oxnard, California
Famous Weddings
Dennis Hopper
American "Easy Rider" director and actor Dennis Hopper (34) weds American "The Mamas & the Papas" singer Michelle Phillips (26) in Mexico; divorce 8 days later
1970 Highlights
About October 31, 1970
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 7 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'll Be There - Jackson 5
#1 Song: Woodstock - Matthew's Southern Comfort
