Historical Events
McCartney Files Beatles Lawsuit
Paul McCartney files a lawsuit to dissolve The Beatles in a dispute over Allen Klein's management of the group
- President Allende nationalizes Chilean coal mines
Eisenhower Dollar Coin
US Congress authorizes Eisenhower dollar coin
- Would have been start of Aust/Eng Test Cricket at MCG, washed out
Famous Deaths
- Cyril Scott, English composer and author (Alchemist), dies at 91
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights
About December 31, 1970
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 4 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: My Sweet Lord/Isn't It A Pity - George Harrison
#1 Song: I Hear You Knocking - Dave Edmunds
