What Happened on December 13, 1970

Historical Events

Chappell's Debut Century

Greg Chappell scores 108 on Test debut v England at the WACA

Gingerbread Lady

Neil Simon's play "Gingerbread Lady" starring Maureen Stapleton (Tony Award Best Actress), premieres on Broadway in NYC


Famous Birthdays

  • Basit Ali, Pakistani cricketer (exciting Pakistani batsman), born in Karachi, Sindh
  • Jesse Armstrong, British screenwriter and producer (creator of Succession), born in Oswestry, England

About December 13, 1970

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 4 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The Tears Of A Clown - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
  • UK #1 Song: I Hear You Knocking - Dave Edmunds