What Happened on November 7, 1970

Historical Events

Monzon vs. Benvenuti

Argentine boxer Carlos Monzon upsets defending champion Nino Benvenuti of Italy in 12th round KO in Rome to win WBC, WBA middleweight titles

  • Gary Geld and Peter Udell's musical "Purlie", based on Ossie Davis' "Purlie Victorious", closes at the Broadway Theater, NYC, after 689 performances
  • Race riots in Daytona Beach Florida

Famous Birthdays

  • Andre Hastings, American NFL wide receiver (Pittsburgh Steelers, New Orleans Saints), born in Atlanta, Georgia
  • Andy Houston, American NASCAR driver, born in Hickory, North Carolina
  • Marc Rosset, Swiss tennis star (1992 French Doubles), born in Geneva, Switzerland
  • Morgan Spurlock, American director and documentary producer (Super Size Me), born in Parkersburg, West Virginia
  • Neil Hannon, Northern Irish musician (The Divine Comedy), born in Derry, Northern Ireland

About November 7, 1970

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 5 months and 16 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