What Happened on November 20, 1970

Historical Events

  • Jennifer Hosten from Grenada is the first Black woman crowned Miss World. The event at the Royal Albert Hall in London is interrupted by women's liberation activists. [1]
  • UN General Assembly accepts membership of People's Republic of China

Famous Birthdays

  • Delia Gonzalez, American-Mexican boxer, born in Anthony, New Mexico
  • Geoffrey Keezer, American jazz pianist, born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
  • Joe Zaso, American actor, born in Queens, New York
  • Matt Blunt, American politician, Governor of Missouri (2005-2009), born in Greene County, Missouri
  • Phife Dawg [Malik Taylor], American rapper (A Tribe Called Quest - "Check the Rhime"; "I Legft My Wallet In El Segundo"), born in Queens, New York (d. 2016)
  • Sabrina Lloyd, American actress (Sliders), born in Fairfax County, Virginia

About November 20, 1970

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 5 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I Think I Love You - The Partridge Family Starring Shirley Jones Featuring David Cassidy
  • UK #1 Song: Voodoo Chile - Jimi Hendrix Experience