What Happened on September 22, 1970

Historical Events

Event of Interest

US President Richard Nixon requests 1,000 new FBI agents for college campuses

Famous Birthdays

  • Emmanuel Petit, French footballer (Chelsea, France), born in Dieppe, France
  • Gladys Berejiklian, Australian politician (Premier of New South Wales 2019-21), born in Sydney, Australia
  • Mike Matheny, American MLB player (Milwaukee Brewers) and manager (Kansas City Royals), born in Columbus, Ohio
  • Mystikal [Michael Tyler], American rapper, born in New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Rupert Penry-Jones, English actor (Spooks, The Strain), born in London, England
Born in 1970

Famous Deaths

  • Alice Hamilton, American physician, scientist and social advocate (workmen's compensation laws, occupational illnesses), dies at 101 [1]
1970 Highlights

About September 22, 1970

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 6 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Virgo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Diana Ross
  • UK #1 Song: Band Of Gold - Freda Payne