What Happened on March 11, 1970

Historical Events

Grammy Awards

12th Grammy Awards: Aquarius; Crosby Stills & Nash; Peggy Lee win

  • Iraqi Ba'th Party recognizes Kurd nation

Famous Birthdays

  • Delia Gallagher, American journalist

Famous Deaths

Erle Stanley Gardner (1889-1970)

American detective writer (Perry Mason), dies at 80

Died in 1970 1970 Highlights

About March 11, 1970

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 1 month and 12 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon & Garfunkel
  • UK #1 Song: Wandrin' Star - Lee Marvin