Historical Events
- Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Doc Ellis no-hits the Padres, 2-0 at San Diego Stadium
Debut of Janis Joplin
Rocker and blues singer Janis Joplin debuts in Kentucky
Famous Birthdays
- Damon Buford, American baseball outfielder (Texas Rangers), born in Baltimore, Maryland
- Gordon Michael Woolvett, Canadian actor (Andromeda), born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Lee Mayberry, American NBA guard (Milwaukee Bucks, Vancouver Grizzlies), born in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Famous Weddings
Mick Fleetwood
Fleetwood Mac drummer Mick Fleetwood (22) weds Jenny Boyd (23); divorce in 1975
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights
About June 12, 1970
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 10 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Long And Winding Road/For You Blue - The Beatles
#1 Song: In The Summertime - Mungo Jerry
