Historical Events
Coco
André Previn and Alan Jay Lerner's musical "Coco", inspired by the life of Coco Chanel, and starring Katharine Hepburn, closes at Mark Hellinger Theatre, NYC, after 329 performances, and 2 Tony Awards
- First umpires strike in MLB history lasts one day during League Championship Series; AL and NL presidents recognise newly-formed MLB Umpires Association; negotiate labor contract
- WAPT TV channel 16 in Jackson, MS (ABC) begins broadcasting
Famous Weddings
John Major
English politician and future Prime Minister of UK John Major (27) weds English school teacher Norma Johnson (28) at St Matthew's Church, Brixton
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights
About October 3, 1970
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 6 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Diana Ross
#1 Song: Band Of Gold - Freda Payne
