What Happened on February 7, 1970

Historical Events

  • "Hollywood Palace" last airs on ABC TV
  • "Jingle Jangle" hits #10 on the pop singles chart by Archies
  • LSU's "Pistol" Pete Marovich scores 69 pts in losing cause
  • US female Figure Skating championship won by Janet Lynn
  • US male Figure Skating championship won by Tim Wood
1970 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Chris Gardocki, NFL punter (Indianapolis Colts)
  • Denis Chasse, NHL right wing (Winnipeg Jets), born in Montreal, Quebec
Born in 1970

Famous Deaths

  • Abe Attell, American boxer known as "The Little Hebrew" and World Featherweight Champion (1906-12), dies at 86
1970 Highlights

About February 7, 1970

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 1 month and 22 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Venus - The Shocking Blue
  • UK #1 Song: Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes) - Edison Lighthouse