What Happened on September 28, 1970

Historical Events

Anwar Sadat replaces the late Gamal Abdel Nasser as acting Egyptian President; elected president in October 1970

Kimiko Date, Japanese professional tennis player (Japan Open, 1996), born in Kyoto, Japan

Egyptian revolutionary and politician (Acting President, 1954-56; President, 1956-70), dies of a heart attack at 52

American novelist (Manhattan Transfer; The 42nd Parallel; Nineteen Nineteen; Big Money), poet, and painter, dies at 74

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 6 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

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