What Happened on June 13, 1970

Historical Events

  • "In The Summertime" by Mungo Jerry hits #1 in UK
  • Beatles' "Let It Be" album goes #1 & stays #1 for 4 weeks
  • Beatles' "Long & Winding Road" single goes #1 & stays #1 for 2 weeks

Famous Birthdays

  • Chris Cairns, New Zealand cricketer (son of Lance, NZ all-rounder), born in Picton, Marlborough, New Zealand
  • Lance Ringnald, American gymnast (Olympic-92), born in Des Moines, Iowa
  • Mikael Ljungberg, Swedish wrestler (Olympic gold 2000), born in Gothenburg, Sweden (d. 2004)
  • Rivers Cuomo, American musician (Weezer - "Buddy Holly"), born in New York City

About June 13, 1970

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 10 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The Long And Winding Road/For You Blue - The Beatles
  • UK #1 Song: In The Summertime - Mungo Jerry