What Happened on February 10, 1970

Historical Events

  • 26.4 cm precipitation falls on Mount Washington NH (state record)
  • Dry powder avalanche moving at 120 mph smashes into youth hostel at Val d'Isere, France, killing 40 Belgian, French, & German youths

Famous Birthdays

  • Åsne Seierstad, Norwegian journalist, born in Oslo, Norway
  • Bobby Jones, American pitcher (NY Mets), born in Fresno, California
  • Brendan Eppert, US speed skater (Olympics 1994), born in St Louis, Missouri
  • Myrea Pettit, British illustrator
  • Nobushige Kumakubo, Japanese racing driver, born in Fukushima, Japan
  • Noureddine Naybet, Moroccan footballer, born in Casablanca, Morocco
Born in 1970
1970 Highlights

About February 10, 1970

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 1 month and 19 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin/Everybody Is A Star - Sly & The Family Stone
  • UK #1 Song: Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes) - Edison Lighthouse