Historical Events
- Eight Bishops of the Roman Catholic Church in the Netherlands say there should be room in the church for both married priests and celibate priests
Nixon Nominates Carswell
US President Richard Nixon nominates G. Harold Carswell to Supreme Court, approval rejected by US Senate
Famous Birthdays
- Ghetty Chasun, American actress (Red Lips), born in Erie, Pennsylvania
- Kathleen Smet, Belgian triathlete who won World C'ship gold 2005, born in Beveren, Belgium
- Rick Krivda, American baseball pitcher (Baltimore Orioles), born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania
- T. J. Mathews, American baseball pitcher (St Louis Cardinals), born in Columbia, Illinois
- Udo Suzuki, Japanese comedian, born in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Hal March [Harold Mendelson], American comedian, actor and TV host ($64,000 Question; Outrage), dies of lung cancer at 49
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights
About January 19, 1970
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 54 years and 3 months
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
