Historical Events
- 777 Unification church couples wed in Korea
- Bernadette Devlin is released from prison having served four months of her six month sentence for riotous behaviour
- Caledonian Airways takes over British United Airways
- Nobel prize of peace awarded to Norman E Borlaugh
Famous Birthdays
- Tony Mortimer, British pop singer and songwriter (East 17 - "Stay Another Day"), born in Stepney, London
Famous Deaths
John T. Scopes (1900-1970)
American teacher convicted for teaching evolution (Scopes "monkey trial" 1925), dies of cancer at 70
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights
About October 21, 1970
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 6 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'll Be There - Jackson 5
#1 Song: Band Of Gold - Freda Payne
