Famous Birthdays
- Doug Christie, NBA guard/forward (Toronto Raptors)
Famous Deaths
- Andrew Watson Myles, Canadian politician, dies at 86
- Percy Brier, Australian composer, dies at 84
- Walter P. Reuther, American worker's union leader & president of the CIO, dies in a plane crash at 62
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights
About May 9, 1970
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 11 months and 17 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: Spirit In The Sky - Norman Greenbaum
