Historical Events
- 22nd Emmy Awards: Marcus Welby, Robert Young & Susan Hampshire win
Sports History
American jockey Bill Shoemaker (38) passes Johnny Longden with his 6,033 career win
- British rock band The Who's perform their rock opera "Tommy" at the Metropolitan Opera House at NYC's Lincoln Center [1]
- French Open Men's Tennis: Czech star Jan Kodeš wins his first major title; beats Željko Franulović of Yugoslavia 6-2, 6-4, 6-
Famous Birthdays
- Andrei Kovalenko, Russian NHL right wing (Quebec, Montreal, Edmonton), born in Balakovo, Russia
- Cafu, Brazilian soccer defender (Brazil 142 caps, Roma, AC Milan), born in Itaquaquecetuba, Brazil
- Mike Modano, American Hockey Hall of Fame center, 1989-2011, 8X All-Star (Minnesota North Stars/Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings), born in Livonia, Michigan
Famous Deaths
E. M. Forster (1879-1970)
English writer and novelist (A Room With A View; Maurice; A Passage to India), dies at 91
1970 Highlights
About June 7, 1970
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 9 months and 22 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