What Happened on April 5, 1970

Historical Events

  • WSNS TV channel 44 in Chicago, IL (IND) begins broadcasting

Famous Birthdays

  • Miho Hatori, Japanese singer-songwriter (Cibo Matto), born in Tokyo, Japan
  • Thea Gill, Canadian actress
Born in 1970

Famous Deaths

  • Alfred Henry Sturtevant, American geneticist, dies at 78
  • Jacob H "Jaap" Stotijn, Dutch oboist, and conductor (Residence Orchestra), dies at 78
1970 Highlights

About April 5, 1970

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 11 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Let It Be - The Beatles
  • UK #1 Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon & Garfunkel