What Happened on February 11, 1970

Historical Events

  • 26.37 cm (10.38") of rainfall, Mt Washington, NH (state 24-hr rec)
  • Japan becomes 4th nation to put a satellite (Osumi) in orbit

Sports History

John Lennon pays £1,344 fines for 96 protesting South African rugby team playing in Scotland

Famous Birthdays

  • Alistair Brown, English cricketer (Surrey & England ODI opening batsman 1996), born in Beckenham, United Kingdom
  • Fredrik Thordendal, Swedish heavy metal guitarist (Meshuggah), born in Umeå, Sweden

Famous Deaths

  • Emil Abranyi, Hungarian composer, conductor, and opera director, dies at 87
  • H. M. Bateman, British cartoonist (The Man Who... series), dies at 82
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About February 11, 1970

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 2 months and 15 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