Famous Birthdays
- Charlie Connelly, English writer (Attention All Shipping), born in London
- Giada De Laurentiis, Italian-American chef and television host, born in Rome, Italy
- Jean-Michel Bombardier, Canadian pair skater (1995, 96 Can), born in Montreal, Quebec
Famous Deaths
- Richard Frank Donovan, American organist, teacher, and composer (Smoek and Steel; Wood-Notes), dies at 78
- Vladimir Propp, Russian structuralist scholar (b. 1895)
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights
About August 22, 1970
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 8 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Make It With You - Bread
#1 Song: The Wonder Of You - Elvis Presley
