Historical Events
- Estimated 15 cm (6") of rainfall, Bug Point, Utah (state record)
Famous Birthdays
- Brad Hopkins, American NFL tackle (Houston Oilers), born in Columbia, South Carolina
- Liam Lynch, American musician (Sifl and Olly), born in Petersburg, Virginia
- Lori Harrigan, American softball pitcher (Olympic gold 1996), born in Anaheim, California
- Michael Potts, American pitcher (Milwaukee Brewers), born in Langdale, Alabama
- Mohammad Rafique, Bangladeshi cricketer, born in Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Willie Clay, American NFL safety (Detroit Lions), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Famous Weddings
Famous Deaths
- Jochen Rindt, Austrian auto racer (posthumous World F1 title 1970), dies of throat injuries in practice accident at 28
1970 Highlights
About September 5, 1970
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 8 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: War - Edwin Starr
#1 Song: The Wonder Of You - Elvis Presley
