What Happened on May 11, 1970

Historical Events

  • "The Long and Winding Road" becomes Beatles' last American single release
  • Henry Marrow is murdered in a violent racially-motivated crime in Oxford, North Carolina.

Famous Birthdays

  • Dean Capobianco, Australian 200m/400m (Olympics 1992, 96)
  • Glenn Hugill, British television presenter and producer
  • Nicky Katt, American actor

Famous Weddings

Sammy Davis Jr.

American entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. (44) weds American entertainer Altovise Gore (26) in a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania courthouse, officiated by the Rev. Jesse Jackson:, his third marriage lasts until his death in 1990

Famous Deaths

  • Johnny Hodges, American saxophonist, dies at 62
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights

About May 11, 1970

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 11 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: American Woman/No Sugar Tonight - The Guess Who
  • UK #1 Song: Back Home - England World Cup Squad