Historical Events
- American Airlines begins their first service using a Boeing 747, between New York's JFK International Airport and Los Angeles International
Ladies of the Canyon
Reprise Records releases "Ladies of the Canyon", Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell's 3rd studio album
- Supreme Court ruled draft evaders can not be penalized after 5 years
- White government of Rhodesia declares itself a republic
Famous Birthdays
- Alexander Armstrong, British comedian, TV presenter and baritone singer (Armstrong and Miller, Pointless), born in Rothbury, Northumberland
- Ciriaco Sforza, Swiss soccer midfielder (79 caps; Grasshopper Club Zürich, Internazionale, FC Kaiserslautern, Bayern Munich) and manager (Grasshoppers, FC Wil), born in Wohlen, Switzerland
Famous Deaths
- Marc-Aurèle Fortin, Quebecoise painter dies at 81
- Paul Christman, American College Football Hall of Fame quarterback (University of Missouri; All-Pro 1946, 47; Chicago Cardinals, Green Bay Packers), dies from a heart attack at 51
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights
About March 2, 1970
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 1 month and 24 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
