What Happened on March 8, 1970

Historical Events

  • WTCI TV channel 45 in Chattanooga, TN (PBS) begins broadcasting

Famous Birthdays

  • Harry Decheiver, soccer player (RKC)
  • Jason Elam, NFL kicker (Denver Broncos-Super Bowl 32)
  • Rhett Harty, Pasedena CA, US soccer player (Olympic-92)
  • Vadim Bekboulatov, NHL forward (Belarus, Olympics 1998)

About March 8, 1970

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 1 month and 18 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