Historical Events
- Preview Center opens at Walt Disney World, Florida - first building to open
Famous Birthdays
- Deon Figures, American NFL cornerback/PR (Pittsburgh Steelers), born in Bellflower, California
- Marcus Bagwell, American professional wrestler, born in Marietta, Georgia
Famous Deaths
- Charles Olson, American poet (The Maximus Poems), dies of liver cancer at 59
- Pavel Belyayev, Soviet fighter pilot and cosmonaut (Voskhod II), dies at 44
1970 Highlights
About January 10, 1970
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 2 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head - B.J. Thomas
- #1 Song: Two Little Boys - Rolf Harris