Historical Events
PM Edward Heath
British Conservative government of Edward Heath forms with Margaret Thatcher in the Cabinet
- Conservatives led by Edward Heath win British parliamentary election
Ball Four
Jim Bouton's controversial baseball diary "Ball Four" is published
- Russian cosmonauts Andriyan Nikolayev and Vitaly Sevastyanov return after 18 days in Soyuz 9, the longest crewed flight by a solo spacecraft
- The international Patent Cooperation Treaty is signed
Famous Birthdays
- Antonis Remos, Greek modern laiko singer, born in Düsseldorf, West Germany
- Brian Welch, American guitarist (Korn; Love and Death), born in Harbor City, California
- Claire Mitchell-Taverner, Australian field hockey midfielder (Olympic gold 2000), born in Melbourne, Australia
- Leonard Humphries, CFL cornerback (BC Lions)
- Quincy Dushawn Watts, American athlete (Olympic gold 400m, 4x400m relay 1992), born in Detroit, Michigan
- Rahul Gandhi, Indian politician
1970 Highlights
About June 19, 1970
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 9 months and 9 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