What Happened on October 31, 1970

Historical Events

Music History

Jim Morrison is sentenced to six months in jail and a $500 fine for indecent exposure and open profanity, though remains free on a $50,000 bond pending appeal

Famous Birthdays

  • Craig Kelly, English actor (Queer as Folk, Coronation Street), born in Lytham St Annes, England
  • Johnny Moeller, American blues guitarist, born in Fort Worth, Texas
  • Linn Berggren, Swedish pop singer (Ace of Base - "All That She Wants"; "The Sign"), born in Gothenburg, Sweden
  • Mitch Harris, American heavy metal guitarist (Napalm Death,), born in Queens, New York
  • Nicky Wu, Taiwanese singer, actor and martial arts expert (Xiao Hu Dui/Little Tiger Team), born in Taipei, Taiwan
  • Rogers Stevens, American rock guitarist (Blind Melon), born in West Point, Mississippi
  • Steve Trachsel, American baseball pitcher (Chicago Cubs), born in Oxnard, California

Famous Weddings

Dennis Hopper

American "Easy Rider" director and actor Dennis Hopper (34) weds American "The Mamas & the Papas" singer Michelle Phillips (26) in Mexico; divorce 8 days later

Died in 1970 1970 Highlights

About October 31, 1970

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 5 months and 28 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