Historical Events
- 124th Grand National: 15/1 chance Gay Trip wins by 20 lengths, giving Irish jockey Pat Taaffe his second GN winner
- Firestone World Tournament of Champions won by Don Johnson
Famous Birthdays
- Barry Pepper, Canadian actor (The Kennedys), born in Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada
- Jason Stoltenberg, Australian tennis star, born in Narrabri, Australia
- Mix Master Mike [Michael Schwartz], American turntablist, born in San Francisco, California
Famous Deaths
- Byron Foulger, American actor (Capt Nice, Petticoat Junction), dies at 70
- Victor Otto Stomps, German writer and publisher, dies at 72
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights
About April 4, 1970
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 54 years and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon & Garfunkel
