What Happened on June 24, 1970

Historical Events

  • "Catch 22" opens in movie theaters
  • Bobby Murcer ties record of 4 consecutive HRs
  • Reds play final game at Cincinnati's Crosley Field, beat Giants 5-4
  • US Senate votes overwhelmingly to repeal Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
1970 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Glenn Medeiros, American pop singer ("Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You"; "She Ain't Worth It"), born in Lihue, Hawaii
Born in 1970

Famous Deaths

  • Man Singh II, Maharajah of Jaipur State, dies at 57
1970 Highlights

About June 24, 1970

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 9 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

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