What Happened on November 3, 1970

Historical Events

  • Future Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Gibson wins his second NL Cy Young Award (23-7 record, 274 strikeouts and 3.12 ERA)

Event of Interest

Marxist Salvador Allende inaugurated as President of Chile

  • Murray Rumshinsky and Jacob Jacobs' musical "The President's Daughter" opens at Billy Rose Theater, NYC; runs for 72 performances

Event of Interest

US President Richard Nixon promises gradual troop removal of Vietnam


Famous Deaths

  • Peter II Karadjordjevic, last King of Yugoslavia (1934-45), dies at 57
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights

About November 3, 1970

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 5 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I'll Be There - Jackson 5
  • UK #1 Song: Woodstock - Matthew's Southern Comfort