Historical Events
- South Vietnamese Vice President Nguyen Cao Ky defends operations in Cambodia because communist forces could overrun South Vietnam "within 24 hours" if troops operating there were withdrawn
- Two men are shot dead by the Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Famous Birthdays
- Kōshi Rikudō, Japanese manga cartoon artist (Excel Saga), born in Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan
- Martha Plimpton, American actress (Goonies, Mosquito Coast), born in New York City
About November 16, 1970
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 5 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Think I Love You - The Partridge Family Starring Shirley Jones Featuring David Cassidy
#1 Song: Voodoo Chile - Jimi Hendrix Experience
