Historical Events
Music History
American rock guitar legend Jimi Hendrix gives what becomes his final interview with NME's Keith Allston, in England
- Ford Motor Company introduces its first North American subcompact model - the Pinto
- Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine members release majority of 310 hostages from the Dawson's Field hijackings, near Zarqa, Jordan; 56 hostages, mostly Jews and Israeli citizens, are held until September 25
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Garver, American tattoo artist and TV personality (Miami Ink), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Taraji P. Henson, American actress and singer, born in Washington, D.C.
- Ted Leo, American musician (Ted Leo and the Pharmacists), born in South Bend, Indiana
- William Joppy, American professional boxer, born in Silver Spring, Maryland
Famous Deaths
- Chester Morris, American actor (Diagnosis: Unknown), dies at 69
- Ernst May, German architect and city planner (New Frankfurt), dies at 84
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights
About September 11, 1970
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 7 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: War - Edwin Starr
#1 Song: Tears Of A Clown - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
