Historical Events
- Former MLB Commissioner Ford Frick as well as ex-players Earle Combs and Jesse Haines are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame
Chichester-Clark meets Callaghan
Northern Ireland PM Chichester-Clark meets British Home Secretary James Callaghan to discuss the economy of Northern Ireland
Sawchuk's Final Victory
Rangers' goalie Terry Sawchuk records his 447th (and final) victory, and 103rd career shutout when New York beats the Pittsburgh Penguins, 6-0; both are NHL records at the time
- Stalled commuter train rammed by express in Argentina, 139 die
- West-Germany & USSR sign gas contract
- WMAA TV channel 29 in Jackson, MS (PBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Yasuyuki Kazama, Japanese auto racer (D1 GP 2005), born in Nagano, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Alfréd Rényi, Hungarian mathematician, dies at 48
- Blaž Arnič, Slovenian composer (Ples čarovnic (The Dance of the Witches)), and pedagogue, dies in a car crash at 69
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights
About February 1, 1970
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 2 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Venus - The Shocking Blue
#1 Song: Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes) - Edison Lighthouse
