What Happened on June 30, 1970

Historical Events

  • Cincinnati's Riverfront Stadium opens as the visiting Atlanta Braves beat Reds, 8-2; demolished 2002
  • IBM announces its System/370 mainframe computer

Famous Birthdays

  • Brian Bloom, American actor (As the World Turns), born in Merrick, New York
  • Mark Grudzielanek, American MLB infielder (Montreal Expos), born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

About June 30, 1970

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 9 months and 27 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