Historical Events
Gaddafi Head of State
Muammar Gaddafi is proclaimed Chairman of Libyan Revolutionary Command Council - de facto head of state
- Nigerian civil war officially ends after 2 1/2 years of fighting when the Republic of Biafra disbands and joins Nigeria
- Riots break out in the Ardoyne area of Belfast
Famous Birthdays
- Michele Granger, American softball pitcher (Olympic gold 1996), born in Anaheim, California
Famous Deaths
- Vytautas Bacevičius [Bacewicz], Lithuanian avant garde composer (Della Guerra Symphony), dies at 64
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights
About January 15, 1970
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 3 months and 10 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
