What Happened on June 28, 1970

Historical Events

  • Around 500 Catholic workers at the Harland and Wolff shipyard are forced to leave their work by Protestant employees as serious rioting continues in Belfast

Famous Birthdays

  • Mike White, American filmmaker and actor (The White Lotus), born in Pasadena, California
  • Mushtaq Ahmed, Pakistani cricketer (prodigious Pakistani leggie 1990-), born in Sahiwal, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Steve Burton, American actor (Chris-Out of this World), born in Indianapolis, Indiana
Born in 1970
1970 Highlights

About June 28, 1970

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 53 years and 9 months
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