What Happened on February 14, 1970

Historical Events

  • Stanley Lebowsky and Fred Tobias' musical "Gantry", based on Sinclair Lewis novel "Elmer Gantry", opens and closes at George Abbott Theater, NYC. after 1 performance

Famous Birthdays

  • Giuseppe Guerini, Italian cyclist, born in Gazzaniga, Italy
  • Guillaume Raoux, French tennis player, born in Bagnols-sur-Cèze, France
  • Kelly Stinnett, American baseball catcher (NY Mets), born in Lawton, Oklahoma
  • Richard Smehlik, Czech NHL defenseman (Team Czech Rep, Buffalo), born in Ostrava, Czechia
  • Sean Hill, American NHL defenseman (Ottawa Senators), born in Duluth, Minnesota

Simon Pegg (54 years old)

English comedian and actor (Shaun of the Dead, Mission: Impossible), born in Brockworth, England


About February 14, 1970

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 2 months and 5 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