Historical Events
Presidential Convention
Harry Blackmun (61), nominated by Richard Nixon, earns seat on US Supreme Court after confirmation by US Senate, 94-0; serves until 1994
Event of Interest
Militant leftist Red Army Faction leader Andreas Baader freed from prison after serving 2 years in West Berlin
- NYC local newspaper "Our Town" begins publishing
Famous Birthdays
- Natasha Ryan, American child actress (Days Of Our Lives, 1975-80; Ladies' Man, 1980-81), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- (Mary) "Billie" Burke, American radio, stage, silent and sound film actress (Zieigfield Follies; The Wizard of Oz; Merrily We Live), dies at 85
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights
About May 14, 1970
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 11 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: American Woman/No Sugar Tonight - The Guess Who
#1 Song: Back Home - England World Cup Squad
