Historical Events
Elvis Meets Nixon
Elvis Presley meets US President Richard Nixon in the White House - the image of this meeting is the most requested photo from the entire National Archives
- Oregon v. Mitchell Supreme Court case was decided, lowering the minimum voting age in U.S. federal elections to 18. The voting age for state and local elections was left to states discretion
- WUTV TV channel 29 in Buffalo, NY (IND) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Monique Ambers, WNBA forward (Phoenix Mercury)
1970 Highlights
About December 21, 1970
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 3 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: My Sweet Lord/Isn't It A Pity - George Harrison
- #1 Song: I Hear You Knocking - Dave Edmunds