Historical Events
Sports History
Boston's Bobby Orr becomes the first defenseman in NHL history to score 25 goals in a season during a 3-1 Bruins win over the visiting St. Louis Blues
Lie
Charles Manson's album "Lie" is released
- Dutch speed skater Atje Keulen-Deelstra becomes Women's Allround World Champion at West Allis, Wisconsin, US, winning her first of four titles
- End of US commercial whale hunting
- Kreisky's Social Democrats win Austrian parliamentary election
- Minnesota coach Charlie Burns becomes the final player/coach in NHL history, when he plays in the North Stars' 8-0 win over Toronto Maple Leafs; remains in role for final month of the season
Famous Birthdays
- Yolanda Griffith, American Women's Basketball Hall of Fame center (Olympic gold 2000, 04; WNBA Finals MVP 2005, Sacramento Monarchs; 8 × WNBA All-Star), born in Chicago, Illinois
Famous Deaths
- Ed Hoornik, Dutch writer and poet (Na jaren), dies at 59
- Lucille Hegamin, American blues singer ("Jazz Me Blues", "Arkansas Blues"), and entertainer, dies at 75
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights
About March 1, 1970
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 1 month and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon & Garfunkel
#1 Song: Wandrin' Star - Lee Marvin
