Historical Events
- Polish government proclaims price rise
- Small Astronomy Satellite Explorer 42 launched to study X-rays
- USSR performs underground nuclear test
Famous Birthdays
- Abderrahim Ouakili, Moroccan soccer midfielder (11 caps; Mainz 05, 1860 Munich, Tennis Borussia Berlin, Karlsruher SC), born in Rabat, Morocco (d. 2023)
- Ivano Newbill, American NBA center (Vancouver Grizzlies), born in Sedalia, Missouri
Jennifer Connelly (53 years old)
American actress (Labyrinth, Requiem for a Dream), born in the Catskill Mountains, New York
- Mädchen Amick, American actress (Shelly Johnson-Twin Peaks), born in Reno, Nevada
- Orlando Brown, American NFL tackle (Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens), born in Washington, D.C.
- Regina Hall, American actress (Scary Movie), born in Washington D. C.
Famous Deaths
- Doris Blackburn, Australian politician (Member of the Australian Parliament for Bourke), dies at 81
- Louis Zimmer, Flemish astronomer and clockmaker (Jubelklok, Wonder Clock), dies at 82
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights
About December 12, 1970
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 4 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Tears Of A Clown - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
#1 Song: I Hear You Knocking - Dave Edmunds
