Historical Events
- "Charles Aznavour" opens at Music Box Theater NYC for 23 performances
- "Gantry" opens at George Abbott Theater NYC for 1 performance
"Patton"
"Patton" directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and starring George C. Scott premieres in New York (Academy Awards Best Picture 1971)
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Gabrielle Anwar, English actress (Body Snatchers), born in Laleham, England
- John Frascatore, American baseball pitcher (St Louis Cardinals)
Famous Deaths
- Louise Bogan, American poet (Sleeping Fury) and critic, dies at 72
1970 Highlights
About February 4, 1970
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 1 month and 24 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