What Happened on July 1, 1970

Historical Events

  • British Home Secretary Reginald Maudling visits N. Ireland and is reported as saying: "For God's sake bring me a large Scotch. What a bloody awful country!"
  • Dutch soccer club FC Utrecht is established (KNVB Cup 1985, 2003-04)

Famous Birthdays

  • Henry Simmons, American actor (NYPD Blue; Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D,), born in Stamford, Connecticut
  • Joni Ernst, American politician (Senator-R-Iowa 2015-), born in Rad Oak, Iowa

About July 1, 1970

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 9 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

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

Holidays: Dominion Day (Canada)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The Love You Save/I Found That Girl - Jackson 5
  • UK #1 Song: In The Summertime - Mungo Jerry