Historical Events
- City University of NY inaugurates open admissions
- Steven Stills arrested for drug possession
Famous Birthdays
- Kevin Rene Cadogan, American singer-songwriter (Third Eye Blind), born in Oakland, California
- Slava Dosedel, Czech tennis star, born in Přerov, Czechoslovakia
Famous Deaths
- Vano Muradeli, Soviet Georgian composer (The Great Friendship; Our Leader), and pedagogue, dies at 62
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights
About August 14, 1970
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 8 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: (They Long To Be) Close To You - Carpenters
#1 Song: The Wonder Of You - Elvis Presley
