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