Famous Birthdays
- Aisha Tyler, American actress and talk show host (The Talk), born in San Francisco, California
- Dan Eldon, British-Kenyan photojournalist, born in Hampstead, London (d. 1993)
- Everett Lindsay, American NFL guard and center (Minnesota Vikings), born in Burlington, Iowa
- Michela Rocco, Italian actress and Miss Italy (1987), born in Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
- Mike Compton, American NFL center and guard (Detroit Lions), born in Richlands, Virginia
Famous Deaths
Jimi Hendrix (1942-1970)
American rock guitarist ("Purple Haze"; "Vvoodoo Chile"; "The Wind Cries Mary"), dies from asphyxiation at 27
1970 Highlights
About September 18, 1970
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 6 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Diana Ross
#1 Song: Band Of Gold - Freda Payne
