Historical Events
- Taizan Maezumi Roshi, head of LA Zen Center, receives dharma
- West Germany & Poland normalize relations
Famous Birthdays
- Courtney Browne, West Indian cricket wicket-keeper (20 Tests, 81 dismissals, 1 x 50; Barbados), born in London, England
Famous Deaths
- Romaine Brooks [Beatrice Romaine Goddard], American painter, dies at 96
Rube Goldberg (1883-1970)
American cartoonist whose carttoons inspired the Rube Goldberg contests (Pulitzer Prize 1948), dies of cancer at 87
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights
About December 7, 1970
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 4 months and 23 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
