Accuses Russia of fascist dictatorship
Accuses Russia of "fascist dictatorship"
Historical events in 1970
1,072 historical records
January 197032 historical events
Fascist Dictatorship
Accuses Russia of "fascist dictatorship"
National Environmental Policy Act
NEPA bears the imprint of legislation championed by Senator Henry Jackson
National Environmental Policy Act
Signs the National Environmental Policy Act
Spiro Agnew Visit
Receives US Vice President Spiro Agnew during an official visit to Taiwan.
The Madcap Laughs
Barrett releases his first solo album with help from former Pink Floyd colleagues
Policy Incomes
The Government revises rules for pay increases & ends the statutory incomes policy
Birth of Andy Burnham
Andrew Murray Burnham is born in Aintree and later grows up in Culcheth.
Foreign Tour Begins
Leaves Cambodia for a foreign tour before the political crisis in Phnom Penh
Prime Minister of Japan
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan, 3rd term
Reballion of Rebels in Biafra
Most countries in Africa support the central Government since all feare a similar breakup in their own countries, the British, Italians and the Soviet Union supplied the central Government with arms, while the French supplied the Biafrans. Biafra capitulates, ending Civil War Civil war in Nigeria that had lasted for three years. Accepts the surrender of the Biafran commanders
Rule of Biafra
Biafra capitulates, ending Civil War Civil war in Nigeria that had lasted for three years
Appointment as Prime Minister
Gaddafi assumes the office of Prime Minister while chairing the Revolutionary Command Council.
Coup
Assumes power in Libya, age 27
Federal Vice Chancellor
Appointed Federal Vice Chancellor
State of the Union
Delivers a State of the Union address emphasizing environment and domestic policy
MASH Film
Stars as Hawkeye Pierce in MASH
MASH Film
Directs MASH
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Simon and Garfunkel release the album Bridge Over Troubled Water
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Simon and Garfunkel release the album Bridge Over Troubled Water
First Strougal Government
Begins the First Strougal Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
Third Cernik Government
The Third Cernik Government ends in Prague, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
Bombing of Cairo
Israeli fighter jets attack the suburbs of Cairo
Winter Festival for Peace
Performs with Band of Gypsys at Madison Square Garden
Marriage
Marries Marc Bolan
The Madcap Laughs
Barrett releases solo album, "The Madcap Laughs"
The Madcap Laughs
Syd Barretts first solo album, "The Madcap Laughs" is released
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of Housing, Lambeth Council
Election
The Selsdon meeting, a radical free market agenda, condemned by the then Labour Prime Minister, Harold Wilson, as the work of "Selsdon Man". Heath held a brainstorming session of the shadow cabinet at The Selsdon Park Hotel near Croydon, Surrey, the aim of the meeting was to formulate policies for the 1970 General Election manifesto
Election
The Selsdon metting, a radical free market agenda, condemned by the then Labour Prime Minister, Harold Wilson, as the work of "Selsdon Man". Heath held a brainstorming session of the shadow cabinet at The Selsdon Park Hotel near Croydon, Surrey, the aim of the meeting was to formulate policies for the 1970 General Election manifesto
Selsdon Man
The Selsdon meeting, a radical free market agenda, condemned by the then Labour Prime Minister, Harold Wilson, as the work of "Selsdon Man"
Selsdon Man
The Selsdon metting, a radical free market agenda, condemned by the then Labour Prime Minister, Harold Wilson, as the work of "Selsdon Man"
February 197024 historical events
Federal Reserve Chair
Becomes chair of the Federal Reserve Board
Patton Film
Stars as George S. Patton in Patton
Patton Film
Directs Patton
Morrison Hotel
Releases Morrison Hotel.
Burnt Weeny Sandwich
Releases Burnt Weeny Sandwich, combining live material, studio editing, instrumental composition and doo-wop influences.
Black Sabbath
Drums on the debut album Black Sabbath, helping establish the band's slow, heavy power.
Black Sabbath
Writes dark lyrical themes for the debut album, adding occult and anti-war imagery to the band's music.
Black Sabbath
Sings on Black Sabbath's debut album, released on Friday the thirteenth in February 1970.
Black Sabbath Debut Album
Osbourne sings on Black Sabbath's debut album, released during the band's Birmingham breakthrough.
Black Sabbath
Records the debut album with heavy riffs that help define the emerging heavy metal style.
Live at Leeds
The Who record Live at Leeds at the University of Leeds.
Death of Hugh Dowding
Death of Hugh Caswall Tremenheere Dowding
Defeat to Frazier
Loses the WBA heavyweight title fight to Joe Frazier
World Heavyweight Title
Defeats Jimmy Ellis at Madison Square Garden to become recognized world heavyweight champion
Paris Talks
Conducts secret talks with Le Duc Tho
Secret Paris Talks
Begins secret talks in Paris with Le Duc Tho
Paris Talks
Meets Henry Kissinger in secret negotiations
Government Leadership Begins
Diouf begins leading the government under President Senghor
Prime Minister Takes Office
Abdou Diouf becomes Prime Minister when the office is restored
Entire Sioux Nation
Farren and Took headhunted guitarist Larry (or "Lazza") Wallis and bassist Tim Taylor from their underground band, the Entire Sioux Nation
Entire Sioux Nation
Farren and Took headhunted guitarist Larry (or "Lazza") Wallis and bassist Tim Taylor from their underground band, the Entire Sioux Nation
Entire Sioux Nation
Farren and Took headhunt guitarist Larry (or "Lazza") Wallis and bassist Tim Taylor from their underground band, the Entire Sioux Nation
Entire Sioux Nation
Farren and Took headhunted guitarist Larry (or "Lazza") Wallis and bassist Tim Taylor from their underground band, the Entire Sioux Nation
Battle of Britain
At a memorial service at Westminster Abbey, his ashes were laid to rest below the Battle of Britain Memorial Window in the Royal Air Force chapel
March 197046 historical events
EFTA Membership
Iceland joins the European Free Trade Association, gaining improved access for industrial exports to markets of other EFTA member states.
Appointment as President of Rhodesia
Dupont becomes the first President of the Republic of Rhodesia.
Republic of Rhodesia Proclaimed
Smith's government proclaims Rhodesia a republic outside the Commonwealth.
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in Force
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty enters into force during Brezhnev's leadership.
NPT Verification Mandate Begins
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty enters into force, giving the IAEA major verification responsibilities.
NPT Enters Force
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty enters into force after required ratifications are deposited.
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty enters into force during Nixon's presidency.
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty enters into force
Public Laos Statement
Publicly addresses US policy and involvement in Laos
Deja Vu
Releases Deja Vu with Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young during the supergroup's peak period.
Embassy Protests
Anti-Vietnamese demonstrations increase pressure on Sihanouk's neutral policy
Income and Corporation Taxes Act
Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1970 consolidates legislation governing income tax and corporation tax.
Begins the bi-centenary Cook tour of Australia & New Zealand
Begins the bi-centenary Cook tour of Australia & New Zealand
Ultimatum to Vietnamese Forces
Demands Vietnamese communist forces leave Cambodian territory
Bryukhanov Chernobyl Director Appointment
Is appointed the first director of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant and takes responsibility for construction and future operation.
Cheng Heng Head of State
Cheng Heng becomes provisional head of state while Lon Nol keeps executive control
Coup
Lon Nol leads the political takeover that removes Sihanouk during his absence abroad
Emergency Powers
Lon Nol receives emergency powers after Sihanouk is removed
National Assembly Vote
National Assembly votes unanimously to withdraw confidence from Sihanouk
Sihanouk Abroad
Acts while Sihanouk is outside Cambodia during the decisive National Assembly session
Sihanouk Deposed
Premier Lon Nol supports the National Assembly vote removing Sihanouk
State of Emergency
Emergency powers are invoked as Lon Nol becomes effective head of government
Coup
Sihanouk is held responsible for the North Vietnamese taking refuge in Kampuchea. A Coup overthrows Prince Sihanouk while the Prince is out of the country
Anti-Communist Government
Neutralist rule is replaced by an anti-communist government aligned with the United States
Cambodian Coup
Leads the government as the National Assembly removes Sihanouk while abroad
In Moscow asks Russia to press North Vietnam to remove troops from
In Moscow asks Russia to press North Vietnam to remove troops from Kampuchea
Kampuchean National Assembly votes to depose Sihanouk by 92 votes to
The Kampuchean National Assembly votes to depose Sihanouk by 92 votes to 0
National Assembly
The Kampuchean National Assembly votes to depose Sihanouk by 92 votes to 0
Overthrow
Removed from power by the Cambodian National Assembly while abroad
Postal Strike
Sombrotto helps lead New York letter carriers as the illegal postal strike spreads nationally.
Fights communists until victory or death against stooges of American imperialism
Fights communists until "victory or death" against "stooges of American imperialism"
FUNK Announced
Announces a resistance front against the Lon Nol government
Laos War Allegations
Publicly alleges that the United States is fighting a secret tribal war in Laos
Postal Strike Response
Orders federal troops to assist mail delivery during the postal strike
Woodstock Documentary
Directs the documentary Woodstock
Fillmore East Concerts
Performs the first of two celebrated Mad Dogs and Englishmen concert nights at the Fillmore East.
First Step
Releases First Step with Faces after the Small Faces evolve into a new band.
Election Framework
The Legal Framework Order sets representation and constitutional rules for the election.
Legal Framework Order
Yahya Khan issues the Legal Framework Order governing the forthcoming general election.
Legal Framework Order
Yahya Khan's order requires the elected assembly to draft a constitution within a fixed period.
Assassination of Mikhail Khristodolou Mouskos Makarios
A group of Greek Cypriots attempt to assassinate Makarios
Death of Mikhail Khristodolou Mouskos Makarios
A group of Greek Cypriots attempt to assassinate Makarios
Mad Dogs and Englishmen Tour
Launches the large-scale Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour with an ensemble assembled by Leon Russell.
Alliance Kampuchea and United States
Leads to civil war in Kampuchea & US bombing of Khmer Rouges strongholds
Borders Closed
Orders airports and borders closed against Vietnamese communist movement
Roadhouse Blues
Releases Roadhouse Blues as a single.
April 197070 historical events
Public Health Cigarette Smoking Act
Signs legislation banning cigarette advertising on radio and television
Cigarette Ad Ban
Network broadcasters prepare for the end of cigarette advertising on radio and television
Smoking Warning
Serves as Surgeon General as cigarette broadcast advertising is phased out
Air West Purchase
Purchases Air West, later renamed Hughes Airwest
Arrest of Andraes Baader
The leader of a "Red Army faction", arrested
Instant Karma (We All Shine On)
"Instant Karma (We All Shine On)," credited to John Ono Lennon and produced by Phil Spector is released and becomes a huge hit
Sihanoukville Closed
Closes Sihanoukville to North Vietnamese military supply routes and requests modern weapons
US Alliance Sought
Seeks closer military and diplomatic support from the United States
US Diplomacy
Requests American support against Vietnamese communist forces in Cambodia
Beatles Breakup Statement
Publicly signals the breakup of the Beatles
Apollo 13 Crew Change
Is assigned to replace Ken Mattingly as Apollo 13 command module pilot one day before launch after measles exposure concerns.
Apollo 13 Crew Replacement
Is assigned to replace Ken Mattingly as command module pilot shortly before launch.
Apollo 13 Launch
Launches as lunar module pilot on Apollo 13's planned Fra Mauro landing mission.
Apollo 13 Launch
Launches with Lovell and Haise as command module pilot of Apollo 13.
Apollo 13 Launch
Commands Apollo 13 as it launches toward the Moon.
Apollo 13 Translunar Injection
Commands Apollo 13 as the Saturn V sends Odyssey and Aquarius toward the Moon.
Apollo 13 Crisis
Survives the Apollo 13 emergency after the lunar landing is aborted.
Apollo 13 Lunar Module Activation
Helps activate Aquarius as the crew transfers into the lunar module after the oxygen tank failure.
Apollo 13 Crisis
Reports the oxygen tank failure aboard Apollo 13.
Apollo 13 Oxygen Tank Explosion
Reports spacecraft warnings after an oxygen tank explosion cripples Apollo 13โs service module.
Houston Problem
Reports that Apollo 13 has had a problem.
Apollo 13 Crisis
Leads the crew after Apollo 13 loses an oxygen tank.
Apollo 13 Lunar Module Activation
Moves into Aquarius and helps activate the lunar module as an emergency lifeboat after the oxygen tank failure.
Apollo 13 Support
Helps develop power-up procedures after being removed from the Apollo 13 crew.
Aquarius Early Checkout
Checks lunar module Aquarius earlier than originally planned to assess its helium tank pressure.
Budget
Roy Jenkins presents a cautious Budget after the balance of payments has moved into surplus.
Harry Blackmun Nomination
Nominates Harry Blackmun to the Supreme Court
Lunar Module Lifeboat
Uses Aquarius as a lifeboat after Apollo 13 is damaged.
Apollo 13 Command Module Shutdown
Helps shut down Odyssey to conserve its batteries and consumables for reentry.
Apollo 13 Free-Return Burn
Commands a lunar module engine burn that restores Apollo 13 to a free-return trajectory around the Moon.
Apollo 13 Procedures
Coordinates teams developing emergency procedures for Apollo 13.
Odyssey Shutdown
Helps shut down command module Odyssey to preserve power for Earth re-entry.
Apollo 13 Carbon Dioxide Adapter
Helps use improvised equipment that adapts command module carbon-dioxide canisters to the lunar module system.
Apollo 13 Lunar Flyby
Passes around the Moon with Lovell and Swigert during the emergency return to Earth.
Apollo 13 PC Plus Two Burn
Helps operate Aquarius during the long engine burn that speeds Apollo 13โs return to Earth.
Apollo 13 Lunar Flyby
Leads the crew as Apollo 13 swings around the Moon on its emergency return trajectory.
Apollo 13 Sun Alignment
Uses the Sun to verify lunar module guidance alignment when debris makes star sightings difficult.
SALT Vienna Talks
The main round of Strategic Arms Limitation Talks opens in Vienna
Apollo 13 Power-Up
Works in simulators on command module power-up procedures.
Apollo 13 Reentry Preparation
Helps prepare the spacecraft and crew for separation from Aquarius and Earth reentry.
Apollo 13 Command Module Power-Up
Helps reactivate Odyssey using emergency procedures developed by Mission Control.
Apollo 13 Command Module Power-Up
Helps execute newly developed procedures to power Odyssey for reentry after days of minimal electrical use.
Apollo 13 Service Module Jettison
Helps separate the damaged service module, allowing the crew to inspect the explosion damage before reentry.
Apollo 13 Splashdown
Returns safely with Haise and Swigert after the aborted lunar landing mission.
Apollo 13 Recovery
Leads Mission Control teams during Apollo 13 recovery.
Apollo 13 Review
Heads NASA during Apollo 13 and orders review of the accident.
Apollo 13 Review Board
Chairs the review board examining the Apollo 13 accident.
Odyssey Power-Up
Helps power up the cold command module using emergency procedures developed by Mission Control.
Troop Withdrawal Announcement
Announces further US troop withdrawals from Vietnam
Chancellor
The SPO forms a minority Government with Bruno Kreisky as Chancellor
Luxembourg Budget Treaty
Heads the German government when the Luxembourg Treaty expands the European Parliament's budgetary powers.
Fairs Cup Final Away Goal
Scores Arsenal's crucial away goal in the 3-1 first-leg defeat by Anderlecht in the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup final.
Luxembourg Budget Treaty
Heads the Italian government when the Luxembourg Treaty expands the European Parliament's budgetary powers.
Indochina Peoples Conference
Urges coordination among Indochinese movements against US-backed governments
Arsenal's First European Trophy
Manages Arsenal to the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup after a 4-3 aggregate victory over Anderlecht.
Whitham Joins Liverpool Forward Ranks
Jack Whitham moved from Sheffield Wednesday to Liverpool in April 1970, joining a club in the process of renewing its attacking resources.
Fairs Cup Trophy-Clinching Goal
Scores the goal that completes Arsenal's 3-0 comeback victory over Anderlecht and secures the Fairs Cup.
Cambodian Campaign
United States and South Vietnamese forces enter Cambodia against communist base areas
CIA Retirement
Hunt voluntarily retired from CIA after more than twenty years of Agency service and later entered private public-relations work.
Cambodia Campaign
Commands US forces during the Cambodia campaign
Cambodia Incursion
Announces US & South Vietnamese forces have attacked communist sanctuaries in Kampuchea
Cambodia Incursion
Announces US and South Vietnamese operations into Cambodia
Cambodia Incursion
Announces that US and South Vietnamese forces are entering Cambodia
Cambodia Incursion
Decides to expand US ground operations into Cambodia
Cambodia Incursion
Supports South Vietnamese operations into Cambodia against communist sanctuaries
Community Own Resources
France accepted arrangements giving the European Communities an independent system of budgetary own resources.
Shagrat
Shagrat is formed (named after an Orc in The Lord of the Rings)
FANK Expansion
Expands the Khmer National Armed Forces after the coup
Lenin Centenary Address
Uses the centenary of Lenin's birth to reaffirm Communist Party leadership and Soviet international priorities.
INIS Initial Output Distributed
The International Nuclear Information System distributes its first output to participating Member States.
May 197039 historical events
Retirement
Retires from the CIA
Fishhook Operation
US forces begin operations against North Vietnamese sanctuaries in the Fishhook area
National Guard at Kent State
Sends the Ohio National Guard to Kent during antiwar protests
Kent State Crisis
Kent State shootings follow nationwide protests over the Cambodia incursion
Kent State Shooting
Killed by Ohio National Guard gunfire at Kent State University
Kent State Shooting
Killed by Ohio National Guard gunfire at Kent State University
Kent State Shooting
Killed by Ohio National Guard gunfire at Kent State University
Kent State Shooting
Killed by Ohio National Guard gunfire at Kent State University
GRUNK Founded
Forms the Royal Government of National Union of Kampuchea in exile
Let It Be
Receives production credit on Let It Be, although Phil Spector reshapes the final released album.
Death in Jail
Dies in a county jail, triggering unrest in Augusta
Lincoln Memorial Visit
Visits the Lincoln Memorial early in the morning and speaks with antiwar protesters
Augusta Riot
Faces riots after the death of Charles Oatman in jail
Government Ends
His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
Prime Minister
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
Arrest of Andraes Baader
Baader was arrested on 3 April 1970, Ensslin, Ulrike Meinhof, who was at that time a well-known leftist polemicist, and two other women freed him on 14 May 1970
Arrest of Andreas Baader
Meinhof & Mahler shoot their way into the Social Affairs Institute & release Baader. In the conservative Springer Press a name is born: "the Baader-Meinhof Gang"
Red Army Faction
The RAF is formally founded in 1970 by Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin, Horst Mahler, Ulrike Meinhof, Irmgard Muller and others. Foundation of the Baader-Meinhof Group
Arrest of Andreas Baader
Baader was arrested on 3 April 1970, Ensslin, Ulrike Meinhof, who was at that time a well-known leftist polemicist, and two other women freed him on 14 May 1970
Red Army Faction
One person was shot is shot during baaders release, this is the beginning of the gangs violent crimes, and the RAF, Ensslin becomes one of the most wanted people in Germany
Red Army Faction
The RAF is formally founded in 1970 by Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin, Horst Mahler, Ulrike Meinhof, Irmgard Muller and others
Red Army Faction
The RAF is formally founded in 1970 by Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin, Horst Mahler, Ulrike Meinhof, Irmgard Muller and others
Arrest of Andreas Baader
In the conservative Springer Press a name is born: "the Baader-Meinhof Gang". Baader was arrested on 3 April 1970, Ensslin, Ulrike Meinhof, who was at that time a well-known leftist polemicist, and two other women freed him on 14 May 1970
Baader-Meinhof Gang
In the conservative Springer Press a name is born: "the Baader-Meinhof Gang"
Red Army Faction
The RAF is formally founded in 1970 by Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin, Horst Mahler, Ulrike Meinhof, Irmgard Muller and others
Springer Press
In the conservative Springer Press a name is born: "the Baader-Meinhof Gang"
Jackson State Shooting
Killed by police gunfire near Jackson State College
Jackson State Shooting
Killed by police gunfire during protests at Jackson State College
Live at Leeds Release
Release Live at Leeds.
Heighway Emerges from Amateur Football
Steve Heighway joined Liverpool from Skelmersdale United in May 1970 and went on to become a fast, skilful winger for Shankly.
Arab Summit
Rifai participates in arab summit connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Equal Pay Act
Secures equal pay legislation influenced partly by European treaty obligations on equal pay.
Pink Floyd
"Relics" is released
Pink Floyd
"Relics" is released
Pink Floyd
"Relics" is released
American Military Aid
Receives expanded American military support for the new anti-communist regime
Election
Loses 8 seats to rival parties
Visit to To Malawi
Vorster pays an official visit to Malawi
Cambodian Campaign Response
Responds to allied incursions against communist base areas in Cambodia
June 1970149 historical events
Death of Pedro Eugenio Aramburu Cilveti
Death of Pedro Eugenio Aramburu Cilveti
Signed Sealed Delivered
Releases Signed Sealed Delivered I'm Yours
Relational Model Paper
Publishes the relational model for database management
Red Army Faction
The German Press Agency receive a communique claiming credit for securing Baaders release from prison written by Ulrike Meinhof, the communique is the first time that the group uses the term "Red Army," which becomes "Red Army Faction"
Labone Defends England Lead Against Romania
Brian Labone helps England protect their advantage over Romania in the opening match of the 1970 World Cup.
Cooper Begins World Cup at Left Back
Terry Cooper plays in Englandโs defence against Romania and contributes to the narrow victory secured by Hurstโs goal.
Moore Captains Romania Opener
Bobby Moore leads England against Romania and organises the defence as the reigning champions begin their campaign with a one-goal victory.
World Cup Opening Selection Against Romania
England manager Alf Ramsey begins the defence of the 1966 World Cup by selecting a side to face Romania at Estadio Jalisco in Guadalajara.
Hurst Breaks Romania Deadlock
Geoff Hurst scores the only goal against Romania in the second half, giving England a winning start to the 1970 World Cup group stage.
Banks Keeps Opening Match Shutout
Gordon Banks keeps a clean sheet against Romania as England earn two points from their first Group Three match.
Charlton Starts England Title Defence
Bobby Charlton starts Englandโs opening World Cup fixture against Romania, bringing experience from the successful 1966 campaign to the midfield.
Two Goals Against El Salvador
Scores twice as Belgium defeat El Salvador 3-0 at the World Cup.
Powerful Free-Kick Goal
Begins the championship campaign with one of his trademark strikes.
World Cup Goal Against Czechoslovakia
Scores a powerful free kick during Brazil's opening victory.
Extravaganza 70
Syd Barrett plays his first gig since leaving Pink Floyd, the occasion is "Extravaganza 70", staged at London's Olympia, he is assisted by Dave Gilmour and Jerry Shirley
Extravaganza 70
Syd Barrett plays his first gig since leaving Pink Floyd, the occasion is "Extravaganza 70", staged at London's Olympia, he is assisted by Dave Gilmour and Jerry Shirley
Headed Chance Saved by Gordon Banks
Pelรฉ directed a firm header toward goal against England, but Gordon Banks produced an exceptional save to preserve a temporary clean sheet.
Tommy
Tommy is performed at New York's Lincoln Center.
The Who
The Who's Tommy is performed at New York's Lincoln Center
Moore Stops Pelรฉ and Exchanges Shirt
Moore led England's defence against Brazil before famously exchanging shirts with Pelรฉ after a closely contested World Cup match.
Wright Starts at Right Back Against Brazil
Tommy Wright is selected at right back for the Brazil match and takes part in Englandโs defensive effort against Pelรฉ and Jairzinho.
Moore Challenge on Jairzinho
Bobby Moore makes a carefully timed defensive challenge on Jairzinho during Englandโs 1-0 defeat to Brazil, a moment later widely praised for its precision.
Ramsey Faces Brazil in Group Three
Alf Ramsey directs England against eventual champions Brazil at Estadio Jalisco, where Jairzinho scores the only goal of a closely contested match.
Lee Starts England Brazil Contest
Francis Lee begins the World Cup group encounter with Brazil before being replaced by Colin Bell in the second half.
Hurst Leads England Forward Line Against Brazil
Geoff Hurst starts as Englandโs centre-forward against Brazil but cannot find a breakthrough against the South American side.
Astle Appears as Brazil Substitute
Jeff Astle replaces Bobby Charlton during the second half against Brazil and joins Englandโs attempt to recover from a one-goal deficit.
Banks Denies Pele Header
Gordon Banks leaps to his right to turn away a downward header from Pelรฉ, producing one of the most celebrated saves in World Cup history.
Banks Saves Pelรฉ Downward Header
Banks produced a remarkable save from Pelรฉ's close-range header as England faced the eventual champions in Mexico.
Save from Pele
Produces a celebrated reflex save from Pele's downward header against Brazil.
Ball Strikes Crossbar Against Brazil
Alan Ball hits the crossbar with an England attempt against Brazil as the defending champions seek an equaliser in Guadalajara.
Bell Enters Brazil Group Match
Colin Bell comes on for Francis Lee against Brazil, adding fresh energy to Englandโs midfield and attack in the second half.
Red Army Faction
Half of the group sneaks into East Berlin, and then heads to the Jordan desert to a Palestinian training camp, to be followed by the rest of the group a week later.
Red Army Faction
The RAF learn how to shoot guns, throw grenades, and thoroughly annoy their Palestinian hosts.
Red Army Faction
after two months the Palestinians are sick of their disrespectful German guests and send them on a plane out of Jordan, they return to Berlin.
Self Portrait
Releases the controversial double album Self Portrait.
Revolution Studies
Kerensky continues political activity connected with revolution studies.
Moore Leads England into Knockouts
Bobby Moore captains England to a 1-0 victory over Czechoslovakia, completing the group phase with two wins and one defeat.
Ramsey Selects Clarke for Final Group Match
Alf Ramsey includes Allan Clarke in the side to face Czechoslovakia, and the forward rewards that decision by scoring the match-winning penalty.
Clarke Penalty Secures Qualification
Allan Clarke converts a second-half penalty against Czechoslovakia, scoring the only goal in a victory that sends England through to the quarter-finals.
Banks Registers Second Group Shutout
Gordon Banks keeps Czechoslovakia scoreless, helping England advance from a demanding group containing Brazil and Romania.
Mullery Contributes to Czechoslovakia Win
Alan Mullery helps England control central areas during the decisive group-stage victory against Czechoslovakia.
Peters Helps England Progress from Group
Martin Peters plays in Englandโs final group match, a narrow win over Czechoslovakia that earns a place in the last eight.
Wheelus Air Base Evacuation
The last United States forces leave Wheelus Air Base under the revolutionary government.
Death of Kerensky
Death of Alexander Fedorovich Kerensky
Gasoline Alley
Releases Gasoline Alley, strengthening his mixture of folk, rock and soul influences.
Lola
The Kinks release Lola.
Campus Unrest Commission
Appointed to chair the President's Commission on Campus Unrest
Two Goals Against Peru
Scores twice as Brazil defeat Peru in the quarter-final.
World Cup Quarter-Final
Helps Brazil advance with intelligent movement and combination play.
Newton Creates England Goals from Wide Areas
Keith Newton supplies attacking support from full-back during Englandโs quarter-final against West Germany and is credited with helping create both English goals.
Hunter Comes On Against West Germany
Norman Hunter replaces Martin Peters late in normal time, shortly before West Germany equalise to make the score 2-2.
Moore Final Match as Reigning World Champion
Bobby Moore captains England in the 3-2 extra-time loss to West Germany, the defeat that ends their defence of the World Cup title.
Bonetti Replaces Ill Banks in Quarter-Final
Peter Bonetti starts in goal against West Germany because Gordon Banks is ill, and England eventually lose the quarter-final 3-2 after extra time.
Mullery Opens Quarter-Final Scoring
Alan Mullery puts England ahead against West Germany in the first half, giving the defending champions an early advantage in the quarter-final.
Charlton Withdrawn During Quarter-Final
Bobby Charlton is substituted for Colin Bell after West Germany pull a goal back, as Alf Ramsey attempts to preserve Englandโs lead.
Bell Takes Part in Quarter-Final Closing Stages
Colin Bell replaces Bobby Charlton during the second half of Englandโs quarter-final defeat and plays as West Germany force extra time.
Peters Doubles Lead Against West Germany
Martin Peters scores Englandโs second goal shortly after half-time to establish a 2-0 lead before West Germany mount their comeback.
Peerage
Created a LIfe Peer
Dummied Uruguay Goalkeeper Mazurkiewicz
Pelรฉ ran around the Uruguay goalkeeper without touching Tostรฃo's pass, but his shot went narrowly wide in the World Cup semi-final.
Semi-Final with Injured Shoulder
Completes the semi-final against Italy with his injured shoulder strapped to his body.
Game of the Century Winner
Scores Italy's decisive extra-time goal in the 4-3 semi-final victory over West Germany.
Mazurkiewicz Fooled by Pelรฉ Dummy
Mazurkiewicz rushed out as Pelรฉ let the ball pass him during Brazil's semi-final victory, an improvised move that nearly produced a goal.
President of Argentina
Appointed de facto President of Argentina after Juan Carlos Ongania
Election
Defeated at Northampton during the general election
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Epping, majority of 2,575
Election
Wins a Conservative majority of 37. The Conservative victory is the biggest upset since 1945. The Conservative Party win 46.4% of votes cast & 330 MPs. Conservatives 330, Labour 287, Liberals 6 & others 7
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament
Election
The Labour Party wins 43.1 percent of votes cast & 288 MPs. The Labour majority of 97 becomes a Conservative majority of 39
Eton and Slough Election Contest
Contests the Eton and Slough constituency for the Conservative Party at the 1970 general election but does not enter Parliament at that election.
Reigate Election
Is elected Conservative Member of Parliament for Reigate at the 1970 general election.
General Election Victory
Leads the Conservatives to victory in the 1970 general election.
Election
Leads the Conservatives to victory in the general election.
General Election Defeat
Leaves the Treasury after Labour loses the general election.
General Election
Retains Coventry East as Labour loses the general election.
Election
The Liberals return 6 Members of Parliament, despite standing in 332 seats. The Liberal Party win 7.5% of votes cast & 6 MPs
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 47th Prime Minister of Great Britain. Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain
Prime Minister
Is appointed Prime Minister after the Conservative victory over Labour.
Departure from Defence Ministry
Healey leaves the Defence Ministry after Labour loses the general election.
Vietnam War Policy Continuity
Keeps Britain outside direct military participation in Vietnam after taking office
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer
Home Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Home Secretary
Secretary of State for Education
Appointed Secretary for Education & Science, attains Cabinet rank for the first time
Cabinet Formation
Forms a Conservative government with a programme of economic and industrial reform.
Shadow Cabinet
Becomes Shadow Chancellor after Labour loses the 1970 general election.
Shadow Cabinet
Healey becomes shadow defence spokesman after Labour loses the general election.
Opposition Front Bench
Healey returns immediately to Labourโs front bench as a shadow secretary of state.
World Cup Winner
Carlos Alberto drives in Brazil's fourth goal against Italy after a flowing team move, finishing the 1970 final with a memorable strike.
World Cup Winner
Brito anchors central defence when Brazil defeat Italy in the 1970 final. His marking and timely interventions allow the celebrated attacking players to express themselves farther up the pitch.
World Cup Winner
Everaldo gives Brazil a dependable left-back presence in the 1970 final. His positional discipline balances the forward surges that help overcome Italy by four goals to one.
World Cup Winner
Piazza plays in the back line throughout Brazilโs 1970 title run after moving from his customary midfield role. He completes the final against Italy as the team claims a third global championship.
Brazil Lifts Jules Rimet Trophy
Lifts the Jules Rimet Trophy after victory over Italy.
Carlos Alberto Completes Pelรฉ Assisted Move
Carlos Alberto drove home Brazil's fourth goal against Italy after Pelรฉ's carefully weighted pass in the World Cup final.
Fourth Goal Against Italy
Scores Brazil's fourth goal in the World Cup final.
World Cup Captain
Captains Brazil to its third FIFA World Cup championship.
World Cup Winner
Marco Antรดnio is selected as a defensive option in Brazilโs 1970 World Cup squad. Although he does not play in the final against Italy, he shares in the countryโs record third championship.
1970 FIFA World Cup Final - Wilson Piazza
Wilson Piazza provided central defensive balance behind Brazilโs outstanding forwards during the victory over Italy at the Azteca.
World Cup Winner
Tostรฃo provides inventive off-ball movement as Brazil wins the 1970 World Cup. His cooperation with Pelรฉ and Jairzinho makes the sideโs attacking combinations especially difficult to contain.
1970 Final Opening Goal
Heads Brazil into the lead against Italy in the World Cup final.
Third World Cup Winners Medal
Pelรฉ became the first male player to be part of three World Cup-winning squads after Brazil defeated Italy 4-1 in the final.
World Cup Final Assist for Carlos Alberto
Pelรฉ laid the ball into the path of Carlos Alberto, who drove in Brazil's fourth goal against Italy in one of the tournament's most famous moves.
World Cup Winner
Pelรฉ rises to head Brazil in front against Italy in the 1970 final and later helps orchestrate the team's celebrated attacking football.
Brazil Attacking Champion
Links midfield and attack throughout the championship campaign.
World Cup Victory
Helps Brazil defeat Italy in the World Cup final.
Third Goal Against Italy
Completes a tournament in which he scores seven goals.
World Cup Final Goal
Scores Brazil's third goal during the World Cup final.
World Cup Winner
Jairzinho scores Brazil's third goal against Italy, extending the advantage on the way to a 4-1 victory in Mexico City.
1970 FIFA World Cup Final - Roberto Rivellino
Roberto Rivellino stretched the Italian defence from the left, combining close control and passing as Brazil won the final 4โ1.
World Cup Winner
Fรฉlix starts in goal as Brazil beat Italy 4-1 in Mexico City. His handling and defensive organisation support a team that wins every match of its 1970 World Cup campaign.
1970 FIFA World Cup Final - Fรฉlix Miรฉli
Fรฉlix Miรฉli played in goal as Brazil overcame Italy 4โ1, completing a campaign in which the national side won every match.
First Player and Manager Champion
Becomes the first person winning the tournament as player and manager.
World Cup Manager
Manages Brazil to victory in the 1970 World Cup.
World Cup Winner
Mรกrio Zagallo leads Brazil to its third World Cup championship, adding a managerial title to the two he previously won as a player.
World Cup Winner
Clodoaldo protects possession and links defence with attack in Brazilโs 1970 final against Italy. A memorable weaving run through midfield helps initiate the move for the fourth goal.
1970 FIFA World Cup Final - Clodoaldo Tavares
Clodoaldo carried the ball past several opponents during the celebrated move that led to Brazilโs fourth goal against Italy.
Gรฉrson Scores Brazil Final Second Goal
Gรฉrson struck a powerful long-range goal against Italy as Brazil recovered the lead on the way to a 4-1 final victory.
World Cup Winner
Gรฉrson fires Brazil ahead against Italy in the second half of the 1970 final after the Italians had equalised before the interval.
Brazil Midfield Champion
Provides creativity and powerful shooting from the left side.
World Cup Victory
Helps Brazil win its third World Cup championship.
World Cup Winner
Roberto Rivellino supplies technical invention and powerful passing during Brazil's unbeaten 1970 World Cup campaign, which concludes with victory over Italy.
Ten-Goal Mexico Campaign
Scores ten goals for West Germany to finish as the leading scorer in Mexico.
1970 FIFA World Cup Final - Giacinto Facchetti
Giacinto Facchetti captained Italy at left-back but faced sustained Brazilian attacking pressure as the match moved beyond the Italians.
Boninsegna Equalises Against Pelรฉ Brazil
Boninsegna equalised for Italy in the World Cup final before Pelรฉ and his teammates produced three further goals.
1970 FIFA World Cup Final - Sandro Mazzola
Sandro Mazzola started for Italy in the World Cup final, seeking to connect the midfield to the forwards before Brazil pulled away in the second half.
Voting Rights Act Amendments
Signs the Voting Rights Act Amendments of 1970
Education
Charles studies history, earning a 2:2 (lower second class) Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree making him the third member of the Royal Family to earn a university degree
Catch-22 Film
Directs the film adaptation of Catch-22
Pink Floyd
"Atom Heart Mother" is premiered at the Bath Festival
Pink Floyd
"Atom Heart Mother" is premiered at the Bath Festival
Christopher Street Liberation Day
Helps organize the first Christopher Street Liberation Day march
Christopher Street Liberation Day
Helps organize the first anniversary march after Stonewall
Christopher Street Liberation Day
Participates in early post-Stonewall gay liberation activism
Reform of Housing
Removes restrictions on council house sales
Final Fight
Wins his final fight by technical knockout against Chuck Wepner
Reform of Local Government
A circular is issued to local Government urging the sale of council houses
Cooper-Church Amendment
Co-sponsors Senate action to restrict funds for US ground troops in Cambodia
Cooper-Church Amendment
Co-sponsors Senate action to restrict funds for US ground troops in Cambodia
PLO
The RAF learn how to shoot guns, throw grenades, and thoroughly annoy their Palestinian hosts, after two months the Palestinians are sick of their disrespectful German guests and send them on a plane out of Jordan, they return to Berlin
Red Army Faction
The RAF learn how to shoot guns, throw grenades, and thoroughly annoy their Palestinian hosts, after two months the Palestinians are sick of their disrespectful German guests and send them on a plane out of Jordan, they return to Berlin
Golden Boot European Golden Shoe
Leads the European Golden Shoe scoring standings with 38 goals for Bayern Munich. His contribution stands out for setting the pace among Europeโs top-division scorers.
Barrett
Barrett releases solo album, "Barrett"
Election
Advises the public to vote Labour
Largest Wolverhampton Majority
Is returned for Wolverhampton South West with a majority of 14,467, the largest majority of his parliamentary career there.
Speech
the Butskellite consensus
General Election Campaign
Campaigns against Harold Wilson on economic management prices and industrial relations.
Rule of Gaza
The Israeli Government passes its initial decision to establish settlements in Gaza
Black September
Clashes between Jordanian security forces and armed Palestinian factions escalated during June 1970. King Hussein faced a growing challenge to state authority as guerrilla organizations maintained armed positions in the capital.
Army Mobilization
Mobilizes forces as civil war spreads through the countryside
Black September
Yasser Arafat attempted to preserve the Palestine Liberation Organization as tensions with the Jordanian monarchy intensified. The presence of autonomous Palestinian armed groups made political accommodation increasingly difficult.
Negotiations
Le Duc Tho & Kissinger meet in Paris for 3rd round of talks
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Ride A White Swan
Records Ride A White Swan, later released in autumn and reaching number two in Britain.
National Executive Committee
Healey begins a five-year term on Labourโs National Executive Committee.
National Executive Committee
Healey begins service on Labour's National Executive Committee.
European Commission Presidency
Begins his term as President of the European Commission, giving Italy a leading role in Community administration.
Joint Chiefs Chair
Becomes chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Retirement
Ends service as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Labour Deputy Leadership
Wins the Labour deputy leadership after the election defeat.
EPA Reorganization Plan
Sends Congress Reorganization Plan No. 3 creating the Environmental Protection Agency
Bjarni Benediktsson Government
The Bjarni Benediktsson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Johann Hafstein Government
Begins the Johann Hafstein Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Prime Minister
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
Government Ends
His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd play to 20,000 people at a free concert in London's Hyde Park
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd play to 20,000 people at a free concert in London's Hyde Park
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer
Absolutely Live
Releases the live album Absolutely Live.
Completion of Aswan High Dam
Nasser oversees completion of the main High Dam construction project.
High Dam Project Completion
The principal High Dam construction works are declared complete under Nasser.
Libya orders the confiscation of all Jewish property
Libya orders the confiscation of all Jewish property
Huston Plan Approval
Approves then rescinds a plan to expand domestic intelligence gathering
Peace
Accepts the American Rogers Plan and extends the ceasefire during the War of Attrition.
Time and a Word
Sings on Time and a Word, the second Yes album.
Time and a Word
Plays keyboards on Time and a Word before the band expands its progressive ambitions.
Death of Antonio Salazar
Dies aged 81 & is succeeded by Premier Marcello Caetano
Golden Boot FIFA World Cup
Finishes as the leading goalscorer in the FIFA World Cup with 10 goals for Germany. The campaign is particularly remembered for his remarkable ten-goal campaign for West Germany in Mexico.
Economic Policy Shift
Begins policies aimed at reducing state intervention and changing industrial relations.
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Performance
Appears in the film Performance, expanding his work beyond the Rolling Stones.
Watney Cup Final Opening Scorer
Roy McFarland scores against Manchester United in the Watney Cup final at the Baseball Ground. Derby County run out 4-1 winners under Brian Clough.
Watney Cup Winning Midfield Goal
Alan Durban scores in Derby Countyโs 4-1 Watney Cup final victory over Manchester United. The result gives Brian Clough a summer trophy before the new league campaign.
Watney Cup Final Goal Against United
Dave Mackay scores as Brian Cloughโs Derby County defeat Manchester United 4-1 in the 1970 Watney Cup final. His contribution helps the Rams claim the inaugural edition of the competition.
Reform of Government
Internment without trial introduced in Northern Ireland
Weasels Ripped My Flesh
Releases Weasels Ripped My Flesh, assembling experimental studio and live performances from the Mothers.
Tran Thien Khiem Visit
Receives South Vietnamese Prime Minister Tran Thien Khiem as Taipei and Saigon maintain close anti-Communist relations.
Postal Reorganization Act
Signs the Postal Reorganization Act
Venera 7 Launch
Venera 7 launches with a reinforced descent capsule intended to survive the extreme pressure and temperature at Venus's surface.
Lushan Conference
Chen Boda is criticised at the Lushan Conference and loses Mao's confidence
Lushan Conference
Lin Biao's faction clashes with Mao's allies over state chairmanship and succession issues
Spirit in the Dark
Releases the album Spirit in the Dark
Electric Lady Studios
Electric Lady Studios opens in New York
Women's Strike for Equality
Helps lead the Women's Strike for Equality
Women's Strike for Equality
Participates in the Women's Strike for Equality movement
Women's Strike for Equality
Supports the Women's Strike for Equality
Isle of Wight Festival 1970
Perform at the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival.
National Chicano Moratorium
Helps organize the National Chicano Moratorium against the Vietnam War
Death of Ruben Salazar
Killed by a tear gas projectile during the National Chicano Moratorium
Presidential Selection by Electoral College
Edward Akufo-Addo is chosen president under the Second Republic, serving as constitutional head of state while executive government is led by Prime Minister Kofi Busia.
Social Democratic Labour Party
Founded when six Stormont MPs and one Senator former members of the Republican Labour Party (a party with ties to the Irish Labour Party) the National Democratic Party (NDP
Social Democratic Labour Party
The SDLP initially rejected the Nationalist Party's policy of abstentionism and sought to fight for civil rights within the Stormont system but the SDLP quickly comes to that Stormont is unreformable, and withdraws from Parliamentary involvement.
Social Democratic Labour Party
a small nationalist party that dissolved itself after the foundation of the SDLP) individual nationalists former members of the Nationalist Party and members of the Northern Ireland Labour Party join to form a new party
Ceasefire
The war ends after a direct confrontation between Israeli and Soviet forces, in which Israel downed six Soviet aircraft. The terms of the agreement call for the Egyptians not to install any new surface-to-air missiles close to the Suez Canal, within weeks of the ceasefire, the Egyptians violate the agreement
Suez Canal
The terms of the agreement call for the Egyptians not to install any new surface-to-air missiles close to the Suez Canal, within weeks of the ceasefire, the Egyptians violate the agreement
September 197053 historical events
McGovern-Hatfield Amendment
Co-sponsors an amendment calling for US withdrawal from Vietnam
McGovern-Hatfield Amendment
Co-sponsors an amendment calling for US withdrawal from Vietnam
Arnold Signed from Crewe
Steve Arnold joined Liverpool from Crewe Alexandra in September 1970 as the club continued searching the lower divisions for promising players.
Black September
Hijackers from the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine diverted international passenger aircraft to an airstrip near Zarqa. The seizure of planes on Jordanian soil sharply intensified King Husseinโs confrontation with armed Palestinian factions.
Final Concert
Performs his final concert at the Isle of Fehmarn Festival
Coup
Gaddafi is announced to the Libyan people as the new Commander in Chief of the Libyan Armed Forces
President of Libya
Gaddafi is announced to the Libyan people as the new Commander in Chief of the Libyan Armed Forces
First Pictorial Banknote Issued
Harry Norman Eccleston designs the first Bank of England pictorial banknote, a twenty-pound note featuring William Shakespeare.
Black September
The aircraft hijacking crisis drew international attention to Jordan and to divisions among Palestinian organizations. The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine led the hijackings, and its actions increased pressure on the broader movement represented by Yasser Arafat.
Black September
Palestinian hijackers destroyed three empty airliners at Dawsonโs Field after removing their passengers. The spectacle challenged Jordanian sovereignty and contributed to King Husseinโs decision to confront guerrilla organizations militarily.
Coup
It was announced to the public that Gaddafi is the Chairman of the RCC
Revolutionary Command Council
It was announced to the public that Gaddafi is the Chairman of the RCC
Five Easy Pieces
Stars as Bobby Dupea in Five Easy Pieces
Five Easy Pieces
Directs Five Easy Pieces
Constitution of Jordan
Black September is King Hussein of Jordan declares military rule in response to an attempt by the Fedayeen to seize his kingdom, resulting in the deaths or expulsion of thousands
Black September
Black September is named after the conflict known as Black September when.
Black September
King Hussein of Jordan declares military rule in response to an attempt by the Fedayeen to seize his kingdom, resulting in the deaths or expulsion of thousands.
Black September
The BSO begins as a small cell of Fatah men determined to take revenge on King Hussein and the Jordanian army, recruits from the PFLP, as-Saiqa, and other groups also join.
Black September
King Hussein appointed Brigadier Muhammad Daoud to head a military government amid an escalating confrontation with Palestinian fedayeen. The appointment accompanied the imposition of emergency military authority throughout Jordan.
Black September
King Hussein named Field Marshal Habis al-Majali commander-in-chief and military governor as the government prepared to suppress armed guerrilla positions. The command changes placed the response under senior Jordanian military leadership.
Fedayeen
Black September is King Hussein of Jordan declares military rule in response to an attempt by the Fedayeen to seize his kingdom, resulting in the deaths or expulsion of thousands
PFLP
The BSO begins as a small cell of Fatah men determined to take revenge on King Hussein and the Jordanian army, recruits from the PFLP, as-Saiqa, and other groups also join
PLO
The PLO is driven out of Jordan and forced to move to Lebanon
Black September
Jordanian troops launched a large offensive against Palestinian guerrilla strongholds in Amman and other urban areas. Fighting around refugee camps and neighborhoods caused extensive civilian suffering and displacement.
Black September
Yasser Arafat and Palestinian guerrilla forces faced a sustained Jordanian army assault during the opening days of the civil war. The clashes undermined the PLOโs ability to operate independently inside the kingdom.
Paranoid
Drums on Paranoid, anchoring one of heavy metal's foundational albums.
Paranoid
Sings on Paranoid, the album that gives Black Sabbath its early commercial breakthrough.
Paranoid
Creates the guitar riffs for Paranoid, Iron Man and War Pigs during the band's breakthrough year.
Black September
Jordanian forces fought Palestinian armed groups around Irbid as combat expanded beyond Amman. The struggle for northern Jordan became a critical part of the confrontation between the monarchy and fedayeen organizations.
Death of Jimi Hendrix
Dies in London after taking sleeping pills and asphyxiating
After the Gold Rush
Releases After the Gold Rush, combining acoustic songs, electric rock and environmental imagery.
After the Gold Rush
Releases After the Gold Rush
Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Tops the US singles chart with Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Mary Tyler Moore Show
Co-founds MTM Enterprises as The Mary Tyler Moore Show premieres
Mary Tyler Moore Show
Stars in The Mary Tyler Moore Show as it premieres
Black September
Syrian armored forces entered northern Jordan during the civil war in support of Palestinian militants. Their intervention increased the danger that the domestic conflict would become a wider regional war.
Black September
The Syrian armored intervention faltered after resistance from Jordanian forces and mounting international pressure. The withdrawal of Syrian troops improved King Husseinโs military position during the crisis.
Presidential Inauguration of Suleiman Frangieh
Suleiman Frangieh takes the constitutional oath and assumes the presidency after a closely contested election, succeeding Charles Helou as Lebanon enters a more unstable political period.
Luna 16 Sample Return
Leads the programme returning lunar soil to Earth without a crew.
Robotic Lunar Sample Mission
The achievement marks robotic lunar sample mission as an important Russian scientific milestone.
Vietnam Withdrawal Bill
Proposes legislation requiring withdrawal of US troops from Vietnam by the end of the year
Scranton Commission Report
Chairs the commission reporting that divisions over campus unrest are deep and dangerous
Black September
King Hussein and Yasser Arafat accepted an Arab-mediated ceasefire following days of intense fighting. The agreement sought to stop hostilities and regulate the presence of Palestinian armed organizations in Jordan.
Black September
Yasser Arafat joined Arab leaders in Cairo for negotiations intended to halt the fighting in Jordan. Egyptian mediation produced a ceasefire agreement between Arafat and King Hussein, although their underlying political dispute remained unresolved.
Cairo Ceasefire with Jordan
Arafat and King Hussein accept an Arab-brokered ceasefire intended to end the fighting between Jordanian forces and Palestinian organizations.
Death of Gamal Abdel Nasser
Gamal Abdel Nasser dies in Cairo and is succeeded by Anwar Sadat.
Acting Presidency
Assumes presidential responsibilities after Gamal Abdel Nasser's death.
Death of Gamal Abdel Nasser
Death of Gamal Abdel Nasser
Arab Nationalist Leadership
Gaddafi seeks a wider Arab leadership role following the death of Gamal Abdel Nasser.
CPSF
Creates the Central Policy Review Staff, "think tank" to advise the Cabinet
Red Army Faction
Once Baader escaped, the three, along with Ulrike Meinhof, commit a series of bank robberies. Mahler conceives of an audacious plan to rob four Berlin banks simultaneously
Mad Dogs and Englishmen Live Album
Releases the live album Mad Dogs and Englishmen, documenting the large touring ensemble.
Oil Price Negotiations
Gaddafi's government secures higher prices and improved revenue terms from foreign oil companies.
October 197059 historical events
Burial
Buried at Greenwood Cemetery in Renton, Washington
Pearl Sessions
Records material for Pearl shortly before her death
Intel 1103 DRAM
Contributes to development and commercialization of the Intel 1103 DRAM chip
Intel 1103 DRAM
Leads Intel as the 1103 memory chip becomes a major product
Atom Heart Mother
Pink Floyd release Atom Heart Mother in the United Kingdom
Marriage
Marries Norma Johnson
Death of Janis Joplin
Dies of a heroin overdose in Los Angeles
Led Zeppelin III
Releases Led Zeppelin III, broadening the band's acoustic side.
Torres Government
Torres takes power and begins a left-nationalist phase of military government.
Expulsion of Italian Settlers
The government orders remaining Italian settlers to leave and confiscates their property.
Five Point Peace Plan
Proposes a standstill ceasefire and a five point peace plan for Indochina
Arrest of Brigitte Asdonk
Acting on a tip, police stake out a Berlin apartment where they have been told that Baader, Ensslin, and Mahler will be meeting. Baader and Ensslin never show, but Mahler, Monika Berberich, Brigitte Asdonk and Irene Goergens are all captured
Arrest of Horst Mahler
Acting on a tip, police stake out a Berlin apartment where they have been told that Baader, Ensslin, and Mahler will be meeting. Baader and Ensslin never show, but Mahler, Monika Berberich, Brigitte Asdonk and Irene Goergens are all captured
Red Army Faction
Upon his return from Jordan, Mahler is arrested with fellow RAF members Ingrid Schubert, Brigitte Asdonk, and Irene Goergens
Red Army Faction
Upon his return from Jordan, Mahler is arrested with fellow RAF members Ingrid Schubert, Brigitte Asdonk, and Irene Goergens
Arrest of Irene Goergens
Upon his return from Jordan, Mahler is arrested with fellow RAF members Ingrid Schubert, Brigitte Asdonk, and Irene Goergens
Red Army Faction
Upon his return from Jordan, Mahler is arrested with fellow RAF members Ingrid Schubert, Brigitte Asdonk, and Irene Goergens. Acting on a tip, police stake out a Berlin apartment where they have been told that Baader, Ensslin, and Mahler will be meeting. Baader and Ensslin never show, but Mahler, Monika Berberich, Brigitte Asdonk and Irene Goergens are all captured
Arrest of Monika Berberich
Acting on a tip, police stake out a Berlin apartment where they have been told that Baader, Ensslin, and Mahler will be meeting. Baader and Ensslin never show, but Mahler, Monika Berberich, Brigitte Asdonk and Irene Goergens are all captured
The American Soldier
Directs The American Soldier.
Republic Proclaimed
Proclaims the Khmer Republic and abolishes the monarchy
Acting Prime Minister of Tunisia
Hedi Nouira began serving as acting prime minister.
Red Army Faction
The surviving groups members meet up, and with Mahler under arrest, there is little doubt that Baader is in control
Red Army Faction
The surviving groups members meet up, and with Mahler under arrest, there is little doubt that Baader is in control
Pink Floyd
"Atom Heart Mother" is released
Pink Floyd
"Atom Heart Mother" is released
Arrest of Angela Davis
Arrested in New York on charges connected with the Marin County courthouse case
President of Egypt
Becomes President of Egypt after Nasser's death and confirmation by referendum.
All Things Must Pass
George Harrison & Phil Spector begin work on the final mixing of the album, "All Things Must Pass"
All Things Must Pass Mixing
Begins final mixing work with George Harrison on All Things Must Pass
Organized Crime Control Act
Sponsors organized-crime legislation that includes RICO provisions
Organized Crime Control Act
Signs the Organized Crime Control Act, including RICO provisions
October Crisis
Invokes the War Measures Act during the October Crisis.
Bombing of Swissair
The PFLP-GC plant a time bomb on a Swissair jet that blows up on a flight from Zurich to Tel Aviv, all 47 aboard are killed
New Morning
Releases New Morning.
Nuclear Power
Chinas first underground atomic explosion takes place
Trespass
Plays guitar on Trespass, his final Genesis studio album.
Trespass
Drums on Trespass, Genesis's first album for the Charisma label.
Chunga's Revenge
Releases Chunga's Revenge, linking late Mothers material with the musical direction of his early 1970s bands.
Congressional Confirmation
Is confirmed as President-elect by the full Congress after winning a plurality.
Congressional Election of President
Wins confirmation by the full Congress after obtaining a plurality in the popular election.
Bank Secrecy Act
Heads Treasury as the Bank Secrecy Act becomes law
Bank Secrecy Act
Signs the Bank Secrecy Act
Defeat to Ali
Stopped by Muhammad Ali after three rounds because of a cut
Boxing License Restored
Returns to boxing after receiving a license in Georgia
Victory over Quarry
Defeats Jerry Quarry in his first fight after exile
Davignon Report
Supports adoption of the Davignon Report establishing a framework for European Political Cooperation among the member states.
Budget
Cuts income tax, reduces subsidies, replaces industrial grants with tax incentives. Cuts income tax by 2 1/2 pence
Income Tax
Cuts income tax, reduces subsidies, replaces industrial grants with tax incentives. Cuts income tax by 2 1/2 pence
Rail Passenger Service Act
Administers transportation policy as Congress creates Amtrak
Rail Passenger Service Act
Signs the Rail Passenger Service Act creating Amtrak
Red Army Faction
Jan-Carl Raspe and his girlfriend Marianne Herzog join, as does Ali Jansen
Exile of Horst Mahler
Escapes to Jordan and trains in guerrilla tactics with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine
PLO
Escapes to Jordan and trains in guerrilla tactics with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine
Red Army Faction
Escapes to Jordan and trains in guerrilla tactics with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine
Red Army Faction
Jan-Carl Raspe and his girlfriend Marianne Herzog join, as does Ali Jansen
Red Army Faction
Jan-Carl Raspe and his girlfriend Marianne Herzog join, as does Ali Jansen
Negotiations
Britain begisns negotiating, Geoffrey Rippon reports back to the Cabinet
Black September
Jordanian officials sought to restore government control over roads and neighborhoods after the September fighting. The uneasy security arrangements revealed that the ceasefire had not settled the conflict between the state and Palestinian guerrilla formations.
Black September
After the September ceasefire, Palestinian armed groups and the Jordanian authorities continued to dispute control of weapons and territory. Yasser Arafatโs organization faced growing restrictions despite efforts to implement agreements reached through Arab mediation.
November 197043 historical events
Presidential Election
Mobutu is confirmed as president in a single-candidate national election.
Kraftwerk Album
Contributes flute, electronics and experimental textures to the first Kraftwerk album.
Kraftwerk Album
Releases the debut Kraftwerk album during the group's early experimental period.
Prime Minister of Tunisia
Hedi Nouira became prime minister and led a long period of economic liberalization.
President of Chile
Takes office as President of Chile after congressional confirmation of the election result.
Presidential Inauguration
Begins his single constitutional term as President of Chile.
County Council Election
Wins election to New Castle County Council.
President of Austria
Appointed President of the National Council
The Man Who Sold the World
Releases The Man Who Sold the World in the United States, introducing a heavier rock sound with Mick Ronson.
Birth of Karis Jagger
Birth of Karis Jagger, Marsha Hunt, gives birth to Mick Jaggers daughter Karis Jagger
Birth of Karis Jagger
Birth of Karis Jagger, Marsha Hunt, gives birth to Mick Jagger's daughter Karis Jagger
The Man Who Sold the World
Produces The Man Who Sold the World and plays bass during Bowie's heavy rock period.
The Man Who Sold the World
Produces David Bowie's album The Man Who Sold the World
Death of Charles Andre Marie Joseph de Gaulle
Death of Charles Andre Marie Joseph de Gaulle, aged 79 at Colombey
Death of Charles Andre de Gaulle
Death of Charles de Gaulle
Toshack Adds Aerial Presence to Forward Line
John Toshack joined from Cardiff City in November 1970 and later formed a productive attacking partnership with Kevin Keegan.
My Lai Trial
Goes on trial for charges connected with the My Lai massacre
Barrett
Barrett releases his second solo album, produced with help from David Gilmour and Richard Wright
MPR Legislative Elections
Voters select National Assembly members from a single ruling-party list.
Loaded
Leaves the Velvet Underground before Loaded is released, ending his first period with the band.
First Remote Lunar Rover
The achievement marks first remote lunar rover as an important Russian scientific milestone.
Lunokhod 1 Deployment
Designs the mobility system used by Lunokhod 1 on the lunar surface.
Mouse Patent
Receives a patent for the X-Y position indicator for a display system
Plot
A man with a knife attempts to injure Pope Paul VI at Manila Airport
Son Tay Raid
Commands the ground assault force during the Son Tay raid
Son Tay Raid
Commands the ground assault force in the Son Tay prisoner rescue raid
Son Tay Raid
Commands the joint task force for the Son Tay raid
Son Tay Raid
US forces raid Son Tay prison camp in North Vietnam to rescue prisoners of war
Son Tay Raid
US forces raid Son Tay prison camp to rescue prisoners of war
My Sweet Lord
Releases the single, "My Sweet Lord"
Speech
Makes maiden speech on the 2nd reading of the Civil Aviation Bill
All Things Must Pass
Releases album, "All Things Must Pass" in the USA
Lola Versus Powerman
The Kinks release Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround.
All Things Must Pass
Releases All Things Must Pass
See Me, Feel Me
The Who reach the U.S. charts with See Me, Feel Me from Tommy.
Tommy
The Who hit #12 in the US with See Me, Feel Me from Tommy
All Things Must Pass
Releases album, "All Things Must Pass" in Britain
Red Army Faction
Tried and convicted for bank robberies and for assisting Baaders prison escape
Trial
Tried and convicted for bank robberies and for assisting Baaders prison escape
Marriage
Yoko Ono and John Lennon celebrate their honeymoon by staging a "bed-in" for peace in Amsterdam
Barrett
Syd Barret releases his second solo album, "Barrett"
Marriage
Yoko Ono and John Lennon celebrate their honeymoon by staging a "bed-in" for peace in Amsterdam
Producer Departure
Leaves the L.A. Woman sessions after rejecting the material.
December 197057 historical events
EPA Begins Operations
Becomes the first administrator as the Environmental Protection Agency begins operations
Red Army Faction
Eric Grusdat is arrested
Election Result
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's Awami League wins an absolute National Assembly majority.
General Election - General Election
Pakistan holds its first nationwide direct general election.
General Election Election Outcome
General election outcome recorded for Agha Muhammad Yahya Khan: Pakistan holds its first nationwide direct general election.
General Election Government
Government context for this general election: Pakistan holds its first nationwide direct general election.
General Election
Pakistan holds its first nationwide direct general election.
General Election
Voters elect members of the National Assembly in Pakistan's first direct national poll.
National Assembly
The Awami League emerges as the largest party in the new National Assembly.
Victory over Bonavena
Stops Oscar Bonavena in the fifteenth round
Neurotransmitter Storage Research
Receives recognition for work on noradrenaline storage and release.
Nobel Prize in Medicine
Shares the medicine prize for discoveries concerning nerve transmitters.
Magnetohydrodynamics Recognition
Is recognized for discoveries concerning plasma and magnetic-field interactions.
Nobel Prize in Physics
Shares the physics prize for foundational work in magnetohydrodynamics.
Nobel Peace Prize
Receives the Nobel Peace Prize for work associated with the Green Revolution
UN Ambassador Nomination
Nominated as United States ambassador to the United Nations
State of Emergency
Announced in Cabinet in the face of growing industrial unrest
Venera 7 Landing
Venera 7 makes the first successful soft landing on Venus and the first survivable landing on another planet.
Venera 7 Surface Data
Venera 7 continues transmitting after touchdown, returning the first data directly from the surface of another planet.
Love Story
Stars as Jenny Cavalleri in Love Story
Film Debut
Appears in Love Story in his first feature film role
Love Story
Directs Love Story
Provincial Elections
Pakistan holds provincial assembly elections after the national poll.
Baneberry Nuclear Test
Operation Baneberry releases radioactive material after an underground nuclear test
Arrest of Karl-Heinz Ruhland
Karl-Heinz Ruhland is arrested by the police and begins talking (he only knew the gangs code names), Ruhland becomes a star witness at many of the Baader-Meinhof trials
Red Army Faction
Karl-Heinz Ruhland is arrested by the police and begins talking (he only knew the gangs code names), Ruhland becomes a star witness at many of the Baader-Meinhof trials
Arrest of Ulrike Marie Meinhof
Ulrike Meinhof bolts at a police check point, leaving an ID card with a very recent picture of her newly-peroxided hair style
Oregon v Mitchell
The Supreme Court decides the 1970 voting-age case Oregon v Mitchell
Oregon v Mitchell Opinion
Announces the controlling opinion in Oregon v Mitchell
Arrest of Ali Jansen and Ulrich Scholze
Ali Jansen and Ulrich Scholze are arrested after trying to steal a car. Jansen shoots at a cop; he later will get 10 years for attempted murder, Scholze is released the next day, leaving his terrorist days forever behind him
Arrest of Ulrich Scholze
Ali Jansen and Ulrich Scholze are arrested after trying to steal a car. Jansen shoots at a cop; he later will get 10 years for attempted murder, Scholze is released the next day, leaving his terrorist days forever behind him
President of Poland
Appointed President of Poland
Little Big Man
Stars in Little Big Man
Little Big Man
Directs Little Big Man
John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band
John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, Lennons debut album as a solo artist, enters the album charts
Family Planning Act Support
Supports federal family-planning legislation before becoming UN ambassador
Family Planning Act
Signs the Family Planning Services and Population Research Act
Lok Sabha Dissolved
The Lok Sabha is dissolved early, paving the way for the 1971 general election.
Occupational Safety and Health Act
The Act establishes federal workplace-safety standards and enforcement institutions.
Occupational Safety and Health Act
Supports the new federal workplace safety framework created by OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Act
Signs the Occupational Safety and Health Act
Death of Sonny Liston
Dies in Las Vegas, with the death commonly dated to late December 1970
Beatles, The
Paul McCartney files a suit to dissolve the Beatles
Dissolution
Paul McCartney files a suit to dissolve the Beatles
Dissolution
Paul McCartney files a suit to dissolve the Beatles
Dissolution
Paul McCartney files a suit to dissolve the Beatles
Clean Air Act Amendments
Helps lead congressional work on the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1970
Clean Air Act Amendments
Signs the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1970
Chief Minister Appointed
Becomes Chief Minister after William Henry Bramble leaves office
Election
In Eastern Pakistan, the Awami League, led by Mujibur Rahman, wins 160 out of 162 seats in the Parliament
Election
Bhuttos Pakistan Peoples Party emerges as the single largest party from Punjab and Sindh and manages to win 81 National Assembly seats, all from the Western Wing
National Assembly
Bhuttos Pakistan Peoples Party emerges as the single largest party from Punjab and Sindh and manages to win 81 National Assembly seats, all from the Western Wing
Khrushchev Remembers Published Abroad
His memoirs are published abroad as Khrushchev Remembers despite official Soviet disapproval.
L.A. Woman Sessions
Plays bass during L.A. Woman sessions.
L.A. Woman Production
Co-produces L.A. Woman with The Doors.
L.A. Woman Sessions
Adds rhythm guitar during L.A. Woman sessions.
L.A. Woman Sessions
Records sessions for L.A. Woman, his final studio album with the band.
On Violence
Publishes On Violence
Future Shock
Publishes Future Shock
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee
Publishes Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee
Of a Fire on the Moon
Publishes Of a Fire on the Moon
posthumously
Islands in the Stream is published posthumously
Bech: A Book
Publishes Bech: A Book
Mr Sammler's Planet
Publishes Mr Sammler's Planet
The Bluest Eye
Publishes her first novel The Bluest Eye
Hard Times
Publishes Hard Times
Everything You Always Wanted
Publishes Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex
The Greening of America
Publishes The Greening of America
Doobie Brothers Formation
Becomes a founding member of the Doobie Brothers
Weather Report Formation
Co-founds Weather Report
Doobie Brothers Formation
Becomes a founding member of the Doobie Brothers
Weather Report
Serves as original drummer of Weather Report
Doobie Brothers Formation
Becomes a founding member of the Doobie Brothers
Doobie Brothers Formation
Becomes a founding member of the Doobie Brothers
Weather Report Formation
Co-founds Weather Report
Weather Report
Joins Weather Report in its early formation period
Weather Report Formation
Co-founds Weather Report
Sanford and Son Development
Moves toward a major 1970s television career after nightclub and recording success
Envoy to the Vatican
Appointed personal representative of the President to the Vatican
Sexual Politics
Publishes Sexual Politics
Yale Law School
Enrolls at Yale Law School
A Heritage of Stone after the Clay Shaw trial
Publishes A Heritage of Stone after the Clay Shaw trial
Bachelor Degree
Receives her bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Denver
Andromeda Rotation Research
Uses galaxy rotation measurements to strengthen evidence for unseen mass
Cosmic Structure Research
Studies how small early fluctuations could grow into galaxies after the Big Bang
Unix Development
Works on early Unix development at Bell Labs
Unix Development
Continues development of Unix at Bell Labs
Reverse Transcriptase
Independently reports discovery of reverse transcriptase
Reverse Transcriptase
Reports discovery of reverse transcriptase
Pentagon Papers Outreach
Tries to persuade sympathetic senators to release the Pentagon Papers
Vietnamization
Commands US forces in Vietnam during Vietnamization and the Cambodia campaign
Cambodia Bombing
Helps manage secret bombing and diplomatic strategy connected with Cambodia and Vietnam
Vietnam War Opposition
Chairs the Senate Foreign Relations Committee during Vietnam War debates
Pentagon Papers Outreach
Is approached by Daniel Ellsberg about releasing the Pentagon Papers
Laos Hearings
Presses for scrutiny of secret US involvement in Laos
Cambodia Campaign
Leads South Vietnamese forces in operations in Cambodia
IRA
Traditionalists led by Seย n Mac Stiofย in and Ruairi Brย daigh split from the IRA and Sinn Fโin to form the Provisional IRA and its political wing Provisional Sinn Fein
Sinn Fein
Traditionalists led by Seย n Mac Stiofย in and Ruairi Brย daigh split from the IRA and Sinn Fโin to form the Provisional IRA and its political wing Provisional Sinn Fein
IRA
Traditionalists led by Seย n Mac Stiofย in and Ruairi Brย daigh split from the IRA and Sinn Fโin to form the Provisional IRA and its political wing Provisional Sinn Fein
Sinn Fein
Traditionalists led by Seย n Mac Stiofย in and Ruairi Brย daigh split from the IRA and Sinn Fโin to form the Provisional IRA and its political wing Provisional Sinn Fein
Chile Coup Planning
Participates in Nixon administration efforts to prevent Salvador Allende taking office in Chile
SPO
Forms an SPO Government
Foreign Secretary of Austria
Appointed Foreign Secretary
Party Leader
Appointed Party Leader of the Austrian Freedom Party Youth Movement
Election
The Socialists win a plurality (but not a majority) of seats, and Kreisky becomes Chancellor
Tour de France
Winner of the Tour de France, most stage victories in one Tour de France: 8, in 1970 and 1974
Islamic Declaration
Zetbegovic publishes a manifesto entitled The Islamic Declaration, expressing his views on relationships between Islam, state and society. Ysed by Serb nationalists as one of excuses for the war, often quoting the declaration as an intent to create an Iranian style Muslim republic in Bosnia. Communist authorities interpreted the declaration as a call for introduction of Sharia law in Bosnia, and ban the publication
Manifesto
Zetbegovic publishes a manifesto entitled The Islamic Declaration, expressing his views on relationships between Islam, state and society
World Cup
Brazil wins its third World Cup in Mexico in the 1970 FIFA World Cup.
International Caps
Appears for Brazil at the 1970 World Cup as a young attacking option in a squad that goes on to win the tournament.
Goals in Every World Cup Match
Scores in every Brazil match during the 1970 World Cup.
Seven-Match Scoring Record
Becomes the only player scoring in every match of a winning campaign.
International Caps
Scores in each of Brazil's six games at the 1970 World Cup, extending his remarkable international scoring run into the final.
International Caps
Leads Brazil's attack in the 1970 World Cup final and scores the opening goal against Italy during his third championship campaign.
International Caps
Links midfield and attack in Brazil's 1970 World Cup campaign, contributing to the combinations that carry the side to the title.
Tostรฃo Link Play Alongside Pelรฉ
Tostรฃo dropped deep and moved defenders out of position, creating space for Pelรฉ and Jairzinho during Brazil's title run.
Fรฉlix Goalkeeping Behind Pelรฉ Attack
Fรฉlix protected Brazil's goal as the Pelรฉ-inspired national team won all six of its World Cup matches.
Zagallo Coaches Pelรฉ to Third Title
Zagallo became the first man to win a World Cup as both a player and manager after guiding Pelรฉ's side to success against Italy.
International Caps
Captains Brazil at the 1970 World Cup and finishes a sweeping team move with a goal against Italy in the final.
Clodoaldo Begins Celebrated Final Passing Move
Clodoaldo dribbled through several Italian opponents before Brazil completed the passing attack that ended with Carlos Alberto's goal.
International Caps
Scores from long range for Brazil against Italy in the 1970 World Cup final and helps dictate play from central midfield.
Rivellino Left Footed Playmaker
Rivellino supplied forceful shooting and deft passing behind Pelรฉ as Brazil won the 1970 World Cup.
International Caps
Plays a creative role for Brazil during the 1970 World Cup and scores a powerful free kick against Czechoslovakia.
Jairzinho Scores in Every Brazil Match
Jairzinho scored in all six of Brazil's games at the 1970 World Cup, giving Pelรฉ's side a consistent threat from wide positions.
Ohio
Writes Ohio after the Kent State shootings, turning protest into one of CSNY's defining singles.
From Cliche to Archetype
Publication of "From Cliche to Archetype"
The Dialectic of Sex
Publication of "The Dialectic of Sex"
Presidential Transition
Oversees the election and constitutional transfer of power to Salvador Allende.
Suffrage Expansion
Completes constitutional reforms lowering the voting age and extending suffrage to citizens who cannot read or write.
Presidential Election
Wins a plurality in the presidential election against Jorge Alessandri and Radomiro Tomic.
1st Space Satellite
China sends up its first space satellite
Satellite
Communist China launches its first satellite
Commander of Nation
Appointed Supreme Commander of the army & nation
Nuclear Power
A second hydrogen bomb is exploded in the Taklamakan Desert
Election
Defeated in the Presidential elections
President of Costa Rica
Appointed President of Costa Rica, 3rd term
Assassination of Mikhail Khristodolou Mouskos Makarios
Survives an assassination attempt when his private helicopter is shot down
Exile of Alexander Dubcek
Exiled after launching a Liberalizing campaign following the Soviet invasion
MPR Established as Sole Political Vehicle
Consolidates the Popular Movement of the Revolution as the country's dominant and effectively sole political organization.
President of Dominican Republic
Appointed President of the Dominican Republic, 2nd term
Election
The Dominican Revolutionary Party boycotts the elections
High Dam Economic Inheritance
Sadat inherits an economy transformed by Nile regulation, hydroelectric power and public investment.
Preparation for High Dam Inauguration
Sadat assumes the presidency after construction is completed and prepares the formal inauguration.
Transition to Operational Administration
Sadat's administration prepares permanent operation of the completed dam and power station.
Mount Angel Abbey Library
Completion of the Mount Angel Abbey Library, Mt. Angel, Oregon
Le Cercle Rouge
Directs Le Cercle Rouge.
European Political Cooperation
Pompidou supported the new framework for regular foreign-policy consultation among Community governments.
The Coming of Age
Beauvoir publishes The Coming of Age, analysing social exclusion and representations of old age.
Speckle Interferometry
The French astronomer Antoine Labeyrie describes a method whereby atmospherically induced blurring can be thwarted to obtain resolved detail down to the theoretical diffraction limit, Labeyries technique of "speckle interferometry"
Curie Institute
The Curie Institute continues radiotherapy and cancer research.
Jules Rimet Trophy
The Brazilian team won the tournament for the third time in 1970, allowing them to keep the real trophy in perpetuity, as had been stipulated by Jules Rimet in 1930
First PSG Competitive Goal
Bernard Guignedoux scored Paris Saint-Germain's first competitive goal against Poitiers, opening the scoring history of the newly formed club.
First PSG Captain After Club Formation
Jean Djorkaeff joined the newly created Paris Saint-Germain and became its first captain, bringing top-flight experience to an ambitious young institution.
Inside the 3rd Reich
Publication of "Inside the 3rd Reich"
Kraftwerk
Co-founds Kraftwerk with Ralf Hutter and develops the group's electronic identity.
Kraftwerk
Plays drums with early Kraftwerk before later co-founding Neu.
Kling Klang Studio
Establishes Kraftwerk's working base around Kling Klang Studio in Dusseldorf.
Kraftwerk
Co-founds Kraftwerk with Florian Schneider in Dusseldorf.
Tone Float
Appears on Tone Float before moving into the more focused Kraftwerk project.
Tone Float
Appears on Tone Float, the Organisation album that leads directly toward Kraftwerk.
Kraftwerk Album
Produces early Kraftwerk recordings before the group takes tighter control at Kling Klang.
Death of Rudolf Carnap
Death of Rudolf Carnap
Arrest of Andraes Baader
Baader is arrested and Ensslin convinces her friend Ulrike Meinhof to be part of a plan to break him out of jail in May of 1970.
Arrest of Andraes Baader
Journalist Ulrike Meinhof and two other women were allowed to join Andaes Baader, and aided in his escape by opening a door to admit a masked man who fired shots that wounded a 64-year-old librarian, hitting his liver.
Arrest of Andraes Baader
Three women and a masked man escape through a window, and the group soon became known as the Baader-Meinhof Gang.
PLO
The RAF learn how to shoot guns, throw grenades, and thoroughly annoy their Palestinian hosts, after two months the Palestinians are sick of their disrespectful German guests and send them on a plane out of Jordan, they return to Berlin. Baader, Ensslin, Mahler, and Meinhof go to Jordan where they train for guerrilla warfare with the PLO
Red Army
The Red Army Faction is founded by Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin, Horst Mahler, Ulrike Meinhof, Irmgard Muller and others
Arrest of Andreas Baader
Baader is arrested and Ensslin convinces her friend Ulrike Meinhof to be part of a plan to break him out of jail in May of 1970
PLO
Baader, Ensslin, Mahler, and Meinhof go to Jordan where they train for guerrilla warfare with the PLO
Red Army Faction
Baader, Ensslin, Mahler, and Meinhof go to Jordan for their brief guerrilla warfare training with the PFLP/Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO)
Red Army Faction
Begining of the "anti-imperialistic fight", with bank robberies to raise money and explosives, and arson attacks against U. S. military facilities, German police stations, and buildings of the Axel Springer press empire.
Red Army Faction
Ensslin spends the next two years helping lead the Red Army Faction wage war on the state, culminating in a May 1970 campaign of terror that left many dead and wounded, and many buildings destroyed.
Red Army Faction
The Red Army Faction is founded by Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin, Horst Mahler, Ulrike Meinhof, Irmgard Muller and others.
Red Army
The Red Army Faction is founded by Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin, Horst Mahler, Ulrike Meinhof, Irmgard Muller and others. Ensslin spends the next two years helping lead the Red Army Faction wage war on the state, culminating in a May 1970 campaign of terror that left many dead and wounded, and many buildings destroyed
Red Army Faction
Having earlier befriended Ensslin and Baader, Mahler helps plot to spring Baader from prison after his 1970 arrest. Baader, Ensslin, Mahler, and Meinhof go to Jordan for their brief guerrilla warfare training with the PFLP/Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO)
Red Army Faction
Mahler conceives of an audacious plan to rob four Berlin banks simultaneously. The Red Army Faction is founded by Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin, Horst Mahler, Ulrike Meinhof, Irmgard Muller and others.
Red Army Faction
Tried and convicted for bank robberies and for assisting Baaders prison escape. Escapes to Jordan and trains in guerrilla tactics with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. Once Baader escaped, the three, along with Ulrike Meinhof, commit a series of bank robberies.
Red Army
The Red Army Faction is founded by Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin, Horst Mahler, Ulrike Meinhof, Irmgard Muller and others
Red Army Faction
The Red Army Faction is founded by Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin, Horst Mahler, Ulrike Meinhof, Irmgard Muller and others
Red Army
The Red Army Faction is founded by Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin, Horst Mahler, Ulrike Meinhof, Irmgard Muller and others
Arrest of Andreas Baader
Journalist Ulrike Meinhof and two other women were allowed to join Andaes Baader, and aided in his escape by opening a door to admit a masked man who fired shots that wounded a 64-year-old librarian, hitting his liver. Baader is arrested and Ensslin convinces her friend Ulrike Meinhof to be part of a plan to break him out of jail in May of 1970
Manifesto
A manifesto authored by Meinhof uses the name "RAF" and the red-star logo with a Heckler & Koch MP5 submachine gun for the first time
PLO
Baader, Ensslin, Mahler, and Meinhof go to Jordan where they train for guerrilla warfare with the PLO
Red Army Faction
A manifesto authored by Meinhof uses the name "RAF" and the red-star logo with a Heckler and Koch MP5 submachine gun for the first time.
Red Army Faction
Baader, Ensslin, Mahler, and Meinhof go to Jordan for their brief guerrilla warfare training with the PFLP/Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO).
Red Army Faction
This marked the beginning of the "anti-imperialistic fight", with bank robberies to raise money and explosives, and arson attacks against U.S. military facilities, German police stations, and buildings of the Axel Springer press empire.
NASA
Appointed Leader of NASAs strategic planning
Bundesliga Season Scoring Record
Gerd Muller finishes the 1969-70 Bundesliga season with 38 goals, establishing a league scoring benchmark that he later surpasses.
International Caps
Scores twice for West Germany in the 1970 World Cup semi-final against Italy, although his side loses after extra time.
Mรผller Wins Ballon dโOr After World Cup Goals
Gerd Mรผller claims the 1970 Ballon dโOr after scoring ten goals at the World Cup and maintaining his remarkable finishing record for Bayern Munich.
Class Struggle In Africa
Publication of "Class Struggle In Africa". Publication of "Class Struggle in Africa"
Class Struggle in Africa
Publication of "Class Struggle In Africa". Publication of "Class Struggle in Africa"
Scrooge
Appears in "Scrooge"
Scrooge
Starts in "Scrooge". Starts in "Cromwell"
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
Stars in The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes. Stars in Taste the Blood of Dracula
Bartleby
Stars in, "Bartleby"
Ryans Daughter
For his role as the village idiot in Ryans Daughter, Mills wins an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
CBE
Awarded a CBE
Performance
Mick Jagger appears in the film, "Performance". Mick Jagger appears in the film, "Ned Kelly"
Cromwell
Appears in "Cromwell"
Mary, Queen of Scots
Plays Mary, Queen of Scots in Mary, Queen of Scots
A Day at the Beach
Sellers makes a small appearance in the drama A Day at the Beach.
Hoffman
Sellers takes the title role of Benjamin Hoffman in the dark comedy-drama Hoffman.
Simon, Simon
Sellers appears in the short comedy Simon, Simon.
There's a Girl in My Soup
Sellers plays television cook and womaniser Robert Danvers in There's a Girl in My Soup.
OBE
Awarded the OBE
Evening Standard Award
Plays the title role in Ingmar Bergmans London production of the Ibsen play Hedda Gabler, winning her second Evening Standard award for Best Actress
Hedda Gabler
Plays the title role in Ingmar Bergmans London production of the Ibsen play Hedda Gabler, winning her second Evening Standard award for Best Actress
New Statesman
Becomes editor of the New Statesman after leaving ministerial office.
Man Booker Prize
Bernice Rubens becomes the first woman to win the Booker Prize, for The Elected Member
The Elected Member
Publication of "The Elected Member"
The Day of the Jackal
Publication of "The Day of the Jackal"
What Became of Jane Austen?
Publication of "What Became of Jane Austen?"
Metaphysical Poetry Studies
Bradbury coedited a volume in the Stratford Upon Avon Studies series on metaphysical poetry.
Passage to India Casebook
Bradbury edited a critical casebook on E M Forster's A Passage to India.
The Letter United States Top Ten
Scores his first United States top-ten single with a cover of The Letter.
Pink Fairies
Twink and the other ex-Deviants form a new band called the Pink Fairies (mark 2), without Took or Farren
Whole Lotta Love
CCS record a version of Whole Lotta Love later used as the Top of the Pops theme.
T.Rex
Original T.Rex drummer, 1970-1974
T.Rex
Joins T.Rex, Bolan suggested Legends stage name, which derived from the name of band he had been playing in with Micky Jupp, Legend played drums for T.Rex on four albums, "Electric Warrior", "The Slider", "Tanx" and "Zinc Alloy"
Shagrat
Took and Wallis continue with drummer Dave Bidwell, rehearsing with various bass players and eventually forming an acoustic trio of Took on vocals and guitar, Wallis on acoustic bass and Bidwell on tambourine
Dave Clark 5
The Dave Clark Five split up
Hawkwind
Pretty Things guitarist Dick Taylor is brought in to produce the 1970 debut album Hawkwind
Bottle Of Red Wine
Clapton releases his 1st solo album, named Eric Clapton, which included the Bramlett composition, "Bottle Of Red Wine", and one of Claptons best songs from this period, "Let It Rain"
Let It Rain
Clapton releases his 1st solo album, named Eric Clapton, which included the Bramlett composition, "Bottle Of Red Wine", and one of Claptons best songs from this period, "Let It Rain"
Joe Cocker
Releases Album, "Joe Cocker"
Plastic Ono Band
Release of, "John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band and Yoko Ono/Plastic Ono Band". Following the Beatles split in 1970, Lennon releases the Plastic Ono Band album, a raw, honest record, heavily influenced by Arthur Janovs Primal therapy, which Lennon had undergone previously
Shagrat
Took and Wallis continue with drummer Dave Bidwell, rehearsing with various bass players and eventually forming an acoustic trio of Took on vocals and guitar, Wallis on acoustic bass and Bidwell on tambourine
Gibson Les Paul
Buys a vintage Gibson Les Paul guitar, helping set the musical direction of the T. Rex sound.
Is It Love
Issues Is It Love as part of the Ride A White Swan single release.
Oh Baby
Releases Oh Baby as Dib Cochran And The Earwigs.
Ride A White Swan
Releases Ride A White Swan as T. Rex, creating the new pop-oriented breakthrough sound.
Summertime Blues
Issues Summertime Blues as part of the Ride A White Swan single release.
T.Rex
Moves T. Rex toward a more pop-oriented sound after the acoustic Tyrannosaurus Rex period.
Universal Love
Issues Universal Love as the B-side to Oh Baby.
1st solo album
Releases album, 1st solo album
Eel Pie Records
Pete Townshend founds Eel Pie Records
Lifehouse
"Lifehouse" is never completed in its intended form, although it is reconstructed as a radio play for the BBC in 2000, and most of the material was released on a 6-CD album from Pete Townshends website
Shagrat
With the addition of drummer Phil Lenoir, Shagrat is formed (named after an Orc in The Lord of the Rings)
Gasoline Alley
Releases "Gasoline Alley"
Shagrat
Shagrat is formed (named after an Orc in The Lord of the Rings). With the addition of drummer Phil Lenoir, Shagrat is formed (named after an Orc in The Lord of the Rings). Took and Wallis continue with drummer Dave Bidwell, rehearsing with various bass players and eventually forming an acoustic trio of Took on vocals and guitar, Wallis on acoustic bass and Bidwell on tambourine
Paranoid
Butler contributes bass and lyrics to Black Sabbath's album Paranoid.
War Pigs
Writes lyrics for War Pigs, attacking war makers and military hypocrisy.
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath release the Album, "Paranoid". Black Sabbath releases a first album, "Black Sabbath"
Child in Time
Delivers the dramatic vocal performance on Child in Time, one of Deep Purple's defining early concert pieces.
Deep Purple in Rock
Sings on Deep Purple in Rock, the album that firmly establishes the band as a hard rock force.
Deep Purple in Rock
Combines distorted Hammond organ with Blackmore's guitar on Deep Purple in Rock, shaping the band's classic sound.
Deep Purple in Rock
Helps drive the heavier guitar-led sound of Deep Purple in Rock, moving the band beyond its psychedelic beginnings.
Fleetwood Mac
Joins up with Fleetwood Mac
Departure
Leaves Genesis after stage pressures and health concerns affect the early group.
Departure
Leaves Genesis after recording Trespass, ending the band's first Charisma-era rhythm section.
The Knife
Sings The Knife, a dramatic early concert favourite from Trespass.
Genesis
Joins Genesis as drummer after auditioning during the search for a new rhythm section.
Bron-Yr-Aur
Works on acoustic material at Bron-Yr-Aur cottage with Robert Plant.
Bron-Yr-Aur
Writes lyrics and acoustic ideas during the Bron-Yr-Aur retreat.
Immigrant Song
Sings Immigrant Song, inspired by the band's northern European travels.
Pink Floyd
"Relics" is released. Waters collaborates with British composer Ron Geesin, who co-wrote Pink Floyd's title suite from Atom Heart Mother, on a soundtrack album, Music from "The Body", which consisted mostly of instrumentals interspersed with songs composed by Waters
Pink Floyd
Waters collaborates with British composer Ron Geesin, who co-wrote Pink Floyd's title suite from Atom Heart Mother, on a soundtrack album, Music from "The Body", which consisted mostly of instrumentals interspersed with songs composed by Waters
Rolling Stones, The
Rolling Stones release the album, "Get Yer Ya-Yas Out"
Supertramp
Founder Member of Supertramp
Departure
Leaves Yes after the Time and a Word period, ending his time as original guitarist.
Yes
Joins Yes as guitarist, replacing Peter Banks and transforming the band's instrumental range.
Electric Light Orchestra
Lynne, Roy Wood and Bev Bevan establish Electric Light Orchestra in Birmingham.
The Hype
Plays bass in Bowie's short-lived band The Hype alongside Mick Ronson and John Cambridge.
Gentle Giant
Produces Gentle Giant's debut album, adding progressive rock to his expanding production work.
Ride a White Swan
Produces Ride a White Swan, the single that launches T. Rex into mainstream British success.
T. Rex
Produces the self-titled T. Rex album as Marc Bolan shifts from folk duo to electric pop rock.
A Beard of Stars
Produces A Beard of Stars, the final album issued under the Tyrannosaurus Rex name.
Sale-Council Houses
Issues a circular to local Government to sell council houses with up to 20% reductions
Publication of Immigration and Enoch Powell
Publishes Immigration and Enoch Powell, a collection edited by Tom Stacey dealing with his arguments on immigration policy.
Publication of Income Tax at 4s/3d in the Pound
Publishes Income Tax at 4s/3d in the Pound, edited by Anthony Lejeune, setting out arguments for substantial tax reduction.
Death of Iain Norman MacLeod
Death of Iain Norman MacLeod
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Rushcliffe
Privy Council
Appointed Member of Privy Council
Minister of Housing
Appointed Minister of Housing
Commonwealth
Britain had to accept the Merger Treaty & all decisions taken since the 2nd application & resolve problems of adaptation, ie the Commonwealth
Strike
The Government withdraws Upper Clyde Shipbuilder support
Secretary of State for Employment
Appointed Employment Secretary
Solicitor General
Geoffrey Howe is appointed Solicitor General in Edward Heath's government.
Under Secretary
Appointed Under Secretary of State for Trade & Industry
Privy Council
Appointed Member of Privy Council
Foreign Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Foreign Minister, 2nd term
House of Lords
Speaks occasionally from the Lords as a former Conservative prime minister
Budget Policy
The 1970 Budget under Roy Harris Jenkins sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Budget
Roy Harris Jenkins presents the 1970 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Final Budget
Delivers his final Budget before the June general election.
Defence Budget
Healey cancels the proposed CVA-01 fleet carrier replacement and downgrades HMS Hermes in 1970 to a Commando Carrier.
Deputy Party Leader
Appointed Deputy Leader of the Labour Party
Election
Shore is retained in the Cabinet as a Minister without Portfolio and Deputy Leader of the House of Commons
Member of Parliament
1st elected Member of Parliament, age 28
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Bolsover
Member of Parliament
Unsuccessfully challenges for the Deputy Leadership of the Labour Party
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Hull East
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for North Lanarkshire
Parliamentary Private Secretary
Appointed Parliamentary Private Secretary to Tony Crossland
Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act
Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 creates duties and rights for disabled people
Education Handicapped Children Act
Education Handicapped Children Act 1970 transfers responsibility for disabled childrens education to education authorities
Equal Pay Act
Equal Pay Act 1970 creates legal rights to equal pay between men and women
Local Authority Social Services Act
Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 creates social services departments in local authorities
Select Committee
Establishes the Select Committee on National Expenditure
Taxes Management Act
Taxes Management Act 1970 consolidates tax administration and collection law
Shadow Minister
Appointed Shadow Foreign Secretary
Legislation
Puts through the Equal Pay Act 1970
Reform of Labour Law
Puts through the Equal Pay Act 1970
Shadow Secretary of Employment
Appointed Shadow Secretary of Employment
Second NHS Reorganisation Green Paper
A second Green Paper develops proposals for reorganising the NHS around more unified authorities, continuing the drive to overcome the service's tripartite structure.
Education
Attends the Old College, part of the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, where he studies the Welsh language and Welsh History
Knighthood
Ayer is knighted
Speaking to Each Other First Volume
Hoggart published the first volume of Speaking to Each Other, discussing cultural and educational issues.
Speaking to Each Other Literature Volume
Hoggart published a volume of Speaking to Each Other devoted to literature and its social significance.
Evening Standard Contributions
Contributes journalism to the Evening Standard during the period between his Spectator editorship and later political appointments.
Sunday Times Contributions
Contributes journalism to the Sunday Times after leaving the editorship of the Spectator.
Election
Heath held a brainstorming session of the shadow cabinet at The Selsdon Park Hotel near Croydon, Surrey, the aim of the meeting was to formulate policies for the 1970 General Election manifesto
Selsdon Group
The Selsdon meeting, a radical free market agenda, condemned by the then Labour Prime Minister, Harold Wilson, as the work of "Selsdon Man". Heath held a brainstorming session of the shadow cabinet at The Selsdon Park Hotel near Croydon, Surrey, the aim of the meeting was to formulate policies for the 1970 General Election manifesto
Selsdon Group
The Selsdon metting, a radical free market agenda, condemned by the then Labour Prime Minister, Harold Wilson, as the work of "Selsdon Man". Heath held a brainstorming session of the shadow cabinet at The Selsdon Park Hotel near Croydon, Surrey, the aim of the meeting was to formulate policies for the 1970 General Election manifesto
1922 Committee
Appointed Chairman of the 1922 Committee
Knighthood
Receives a knighthood after returning to Parliament and being appointed Solicitor General in Edward Heath's government.
Front Bench Retirement
Leaves Labour's front bench after six continuous years as a Cabinet minister.
Shadow Minister
Healey becomes Shadow Foreign Secretary after Labour returns to opposition.
Election
Elected member of Parliament for the North Antrim constituency, which he has retained since then and is now the longest serving Member of Parliament from Northern Ireland
Member of Parliament
Elected member of Parliament for the North Antrim constituency, which he has retained since then and is now the longest serving Member of Parliament from Northern Ireland
Bishop
Appointed Bishop of St Albans, consecrated
Relativity, Theory of
Proves first of many singularity theorems; a set of sufficient conditions for the existence of a singularity in space-time showing that, far from being mathematical curiosities singularities are a fairly generic feature of general relativity.
Singularity Theorem
Proves first of many singularity theorems; a set of sufficient conditions for the existence of a singularity in space-time showing that, far from being mathematical curiosities singularities are a fairly generic feature of general relativity. Hawking provides the first of many singularity theorems; such theorems provide a set of sufficient conditions for the existence of a singularity in space-time
Singularity Theorem
Hawking proves singularity theorems showing that spacetime singularities are generic in general relativity
Bruce Medal
Receives the Bruce Medal of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific.
Radio Galaxies and Cosmology
Hoyle and Geoffrey Burbidge studied radio-galaxy source counts and redshift distributions as cosmological tests.
Lithium Beryllium and Boron
Hoyle, Hubert Reeves, and Fowler examined cosmic-ray production of lithium, beryllium, and boron in stars.
Flood Conveyance Remains Essential Below Streets
The engineered Frome channel carried runoff under dense urban development where its route was often invisible. This altered the relationship between the river and urban buildings.
Industrial Heritage Interest Grows At Block Mills
The mills increasingly attracted attention for their pioneering mechanisation and naval architecture history. The engineering linked steam power to workshop processes.
Salthouse Dock Closure Leaves Silted Basin
The dock fell out of commercial use and accumulated silt as maintenance diminished. It connected dock geometry to the commercial requirements of shipping.
Nobel Prize
Winner of the Nobel Prize for Medicine
Reader
Is promoted to Reader in Mathematical Physics at the University of Edinburgh.
Royal Society
Appointed President of the Royal Society
World Cup
Plays for defending champions England at Mexico 1970, where West Germany overturn a two-goal deficit in the quarter-final.
Honours
Awarded the OBE
OBE
Awarded an OBE for services to football
OBE
Awarded the OBE
Scoring Record
In 1969-1970 Astle is the leading scorer in Division One with 25 goals
Retirement
Charlton plays his 35th and final England game in the 1-0 group win over Czechoslovakia
World Cup
Selected for Alf Ramseys squad for the summers World Cup in Mexico, coming on as a substitute in the 3-2 defeat by West Germany.
World Cup
Named as captain for the 1970 World Cup but there was heavy disruption to preparations when an attempt was made to implicate Moore in the theft of a bracelet from a jeweller in Bogotย , Colombia.
Debut
Makes his senior debut for Birmingham City.
Moore West Ham Captain With Greaves
Moore captained West Ham during Greaves' spell at the club after the veteran forward transferred from Tottenham.
Everton 1970 First Division Title - Brian Labone
The 1970 English league championship was earned by Everton with Brian Labone among the defenders associated with the team. Brian Labone served in the defensive unit of the championship team and participated in a side that finished above its top-flight rivals.
1970 FA Cup Replay Winning Goal
Heads Chelsea's extra-time winner against Leeds United in the final replay.
World Cup Squad Veteran
Charlton joins England's World Cup squad in Mexico and supplies experienced defensive cover during the reigning champions' campaign.
Everton 1970 First Division Title - Roger Kenyon
Roger Kenyon served in the defensive unit of the championship team as Everton secured the 1969โ70 Football League First Division title. The defender combined marking and positional discipline with support for passing from the back.
Everton 1970 First Division Title - Tommy Wright
With Everton crowned English First Division champions in 1970, Tommy Wright was part of the title-winning side as defender in the squad. The title followed a campaign in which the side built its success through sustained results and teamwork, with Tommy Wright contributing to that collective effort.
Chelsea FA Cup Breakthrough for Sexton
Sexton finishes the cup run with Chelsea defeating Leeds United 2-1.
Northern Ireland Goal Against England
Best scores for Northern Ireland against England at Wembley in the British Home Championship, although England win the contest.
Six Goals in FA Cup Tie
Best scores six times in Manchester Unitedโs 8-2 FA Cup victory over Northampton Town, producing one of the most celebrated individual displays in the competition.
United Veteran Attacking Leadership
Law remained a senior attacking figure at Old Trafford as Manchester United faced an increasingly difficult transitional period.
Hurst Reunites With Greaves at West Ham
Hurst became Greaves' teammate at West Ham, bringing together two forwards who had competed for places in England's 1966 team.
Two Goals on West Ham Debut
Greaves scored twice against Manchester City on his West Ham debut, immediately making an impact for the east London club.
West Ham Transfer in Peters Exchange
Greaves joined West Ham United in the deal that took Martin Peters to Tottenham, ending almost nine years at White Hart Lane.
Everton 1970 First Division Title - Joe Royle
Joe Royle represented Everton during the season ending in 1970, when the club won the Football League First Division. As a forward, Joe Royle provided runs into scoring positions and attacking pressure during the championship season.
European Cup Semi-Final Run
Leads the line for Leeds United as the club reaches the European Cup semi-finals before losing to Celtic.
Everton 1970 First Division Title - Gordon West
Gordon West represented Everton during the season ending in 1970, when the club won the Football League First Division. As a goalkeeper, Gordon West provided handling, positioning and vital saves behind the defence over the league season.
International Caps
Makes his World Cup appearance for England in the 1970 quarter-final against West Germany after Gordon Banks falls ill.
Relegation to Third Division
Aston Villa falls into the third tier for the first time.
CBE
Appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
League Championship
Stein leads Celtic to a League and League Cup double; they also finish runners-up in the Scottish Cup
Derby County
Takes Derby to fourth place in Division one but due to financial irregularities, the club are banned from Europe that season and fined ล10,000
World Cup
Loses to the Germans 3-2 in the quarter-finals, after having been in the lead 2-0 with only twenty minutes remaining, the blame was put partly on Sir Alfs cautious tactics.
Everton 1970 First Division Title - Harry Catterick
Harry Catterick represented Everton during the season ending in 1970, when the club won the Football League First Division. As a manager, Harry Catterick planned the tactical approach, selected the squad and guided the club to the English top-flight championship.
1970 First Division Champions
Alan Ball plays a major midfield role in the Everton side that wins the 1969โ70 First Division title with an attacking style of football.
Everton 1970 First Division Title - Alan Ball
The 1970 English league championship was earned by Everton with Alan Ball among the midfielders associated with the team. Alan Ball featured in the midfield of the league champions and participated in a side that finished above its top-flight rivals.
Player of the Year
The writers single out Leeds United captain Bremner for his intense midfield work, competitive drive and leadership across domestic and European matches.
Final England Appearance
Charlton completes his England international career in the World Cup quarter-final defeat against West Germany after 106 senior appearances.
Everton 1970 First Division Title - Colin Harvey
With Everton crowned English First Division champions in 1970, Colin Harvey was part of the title-winning side as midfielder in the squad. The title followed a campaign in which the side built its success through sustained results and teamwork, with Colin Harvey contributing to that collective effort.
Everton 1970 First Division Title - Howard Kendall
Howard Kendall featured in the midfield of the league champions as Everton secured the 1969โ70 Football League First Division title. The midfielder linked defence and attack and contributed to the sideโs control of important fixtures.
Peters Moves to Spurs in Greaves Exchange
Peters moved from West Ham to Tottenham in the transfer deal that sent Jimmy Greaves in the other direction.
Everton 1970 First Division Title - Johnny Morrissey
The 1970 English league championship was earned by Everton with Johnny Morrissey among the wingers associated with the team. Johnny Morrissey operated in wide positions during the successful campaign and participated in a side that finished above its top-flight rivals.
President of Guatemala
Appointed President of Guatemala
Departure
Leaves Thin Lizzy after the early period, reducing the group to the trio of Lynott, Downey and Bell.
Drama
1st performance of, "Accidental Death of an Anarchist"
International Caps
Scores Italy's equalizer against Brazil in the 1970 World Cup final, earning another cap on football's biggest stage.
Zoff's Final Napoli Seasons
Dino Zoff maintained his reputation for sound positioning and consistency in Napoli's goal before his eventual departure for Juventus in 1972.
Dodesukaden
Kurosawas Dodesukaden
Runaway Horses
Publication of "Runaway Horses"
Death of Yukio Misima
Death of Yukio Misima, suicide
Suicide
Death of Yukio Misima, suicide. A protest against national corruption & loss of the Samurai warrior tradition
Director General
Appointed Director General of the Defence Agency
Security Treaty
The Security Treaty is extended
Treaty of Security
The Security Treaty is extended
Prime Minister of Kampuchea
Appointed Prime Minister of Kampuchea, 3rd term
Exile of Sihanouk
Allies with the extreme wing of the Khmer Rouge & forms a Government in exile
Khmer Rouge
Allies with the extreme wing of the Khmer Rouge & forms a Government in exile
Abdication
The political appeal of the Khmer Rouge is increased as a result of the situation created by the removal of Sihanouk as head of state in 1970
Khmer Rouge
The political appeal of the Khmer Rouge is increased as a result of the situation created by the removal of Sihanouk as head of state in 1970
KCP
The political appeal of the Khmer Rouge was increased as a result of the situation created by the removal of Sihanouk as head of state in 1970. Sihanouk, in exile in Beijing, makes an alliance with the Kampuchean Communist Party and becomes the nominal head of a Khmer Rouge-dominated Government-in-exile
Khmer Rouge
The political appeal of the Khmer Rouge was increased as a result of the situation created by the removal of Sihanouk as head of state in 1970
Exile of Sihanouk
The political appeal of the Khmer Rouge is increased as a result of the situation created by the removal of Sihanouk as head of state in 1970. Sihanouk, in exile in Beijing, makes an alliance with the Khmer Rouge and becomes the nominal head of a Khmer Rouge-dominated Government-in-exile (known by its French acronym, GRUNK) backed by the Peoples Republic of China
GRUNK
Sihanouk, in exile in Beijing, makes an alliance with the Khmer Rouge and becomes the nominal head of a Khmer Rouge-dominated Government-in-exile (known by its French acronym, GRUNK) backed by the Peoples Republic of China
Khmer Rouge
The political appeal of the Khmer Rouge is increased as a result of the situation created by the removal of Sihanouk as head of state in 1970. Sihanouk, in exile in Beijing, makes an alliance with the Khmer Rouge and becomes the nominal head of a Khmer Rouge-dominated Government-in-exile (known by its French acronym, GRUNK) backed by the Peoples Republic of China
Alliance Kampuchea, United States and South Vietnam
Leads to civil war in Kampuchea & US bombing of Khmer Rouges strongholds. Attacks on north Vietnamese sanctuaries bring Kampuchea into the war with south Vietnam
Long Tieng Defense
Defends the CIA-backed Hmong base at Long Tieng during heavy fighting
Operation About Face
Commands Hmong forces in campaigns to retake positions in northern Laos
Minister of Finance
Appointed Minister of Finance
Nationalization
Libya pressures foreign oil companies and begins a broader state takeover of oil revenues
Prime Minister of Malaysia
Appointed Prime Minister of Malaysia
Death of Lazaro Cardenas
Death of Lazaro Cardenas
Succession
Succeeds as King of Morocco
Succession
Succeeds as King of Morocco
Morocco 1970 World Cup โ Abdallah Lamrani
Morocco selected Abdallah Lamrani among its defender options for the 1970 World Cup. His selection reflected the need for adding defensive depth to the tournament selection. Morocco took part in its first men's World Cup and faced West Germany, Peru and Bulgaria.
Morocco 1970 World Cup โ Ahmed Faras
Ahmed Faras was part of the attacking contingent in Moroccoโs maiden World Cup appearance. He later captained his country to its first Africa Cup of Nations title in 1976.
Morocco 1970 World Cup โ Houmane Jarir
Houmane Jarir scored Moroccoโs first goal in World Cup history against West Germany in Mexico. His strike gave the debutants an unexpected lead before their opponents fought back.
Morocco 1970 World Cup โ Allal Ben Kassou
Allal Ben Kassou was named in Moroccoโs 1970 World Cup squad as a goalkeeper. His selection reflected the need for providing specialist goalkeeping cover for the tournament squad. Morocco took part in its first men's World Cup and faced West Germany, Peru and Bulgaria.
Morocco 1970 World Cup โ Mohamed Hazzaz
For the 1970 finals, Mohamed Hazzaz earned a place in the national selection as a goalkeeper. His selection reflected the need for providing specialist goalkeeping cover for the tournament squad. Morocco took part in its first men's World Cup and faced West Germany, Peru and Bulgaria.
Council of Rijnmond
Elected to the Rijnmond Council
Israel Leads Feyenoord European Champions
Rinus Israel captains Feyenoord in its historic European Cup final against Celtic, combining uncompromising defending with leadership during the extra-time victory.
Intercontinental Cup Decisive Goal
Joop van Daele scores the decisive goal for Feyenoord against Estudiantes in the Intercontinental Cup second leg, giving the Dutch champions another international trophy.
Young Defender Helps Domestic Double
Ruud Krol develops into a dependable Ajax full-back as the side win the Dutch league and cup double, combining recovery speed with technical confidence.
Ajax Dutch Domestic Double
Helps Ajax capture the Eredivisie and Dutch Cup in the 1969-70 season, providing a strong domestic platform for the club's subsequent European success.
Six-Goal Display Against AZ
Scores six goals in Ajax's 8-1 league victory over AZ, producing one of the most prolific individual performances of his club career.
Experienced Winger in Dutch Double
Sjaak Swart adds delivery from the right as Ajax collect the 1969โ70 Eredivisie and KNVB Cup, a springboard for European success.
Treijtel European Cup Final Goalkeeping
Eddy Treijtel guards Feyenoord's goal against Celtic in the 1970 European Cup final, helping the Rotterdam club complete its breakthrough continental success.
Van Hanegem Orchestrates Feyenoord Triumph
Willem van Hanegem uses his passing range and match intelligence to control Feyenoord's midfield during the landmark European Cup final victory over Celtic.
Expedition
Sails from Morocco to the West Indies in Ra II, a papyrus boat
Constitution of Pakistan
First general elections, Sheikh Mujibur Rahmans Awami League secures absolute majority in new National Assembly
Election
In Eastern Pakistan, the Awami League, led by Mujibur Rahman, wins 160 out of 162 seats in the Parliament. The Awami League demands complete internal autonomy for East Pakistan. First general elections, Sheikh Mujibur Rahmans Awami League secures absolute majority in new National Assembly
Independence of Bangladesh
The Pakistani Government resorts to violence to suppress the Awamis, and hundreds of thousands are slaughtered, the Awami leadership fled to India along with millions of refugees and declare the independent state of Bangladesh. The Awami League demands complete internal autonomy for East Pakistan. In Eastern Pakistan, the Awami League, led by Mujibur Rahman, wins 160 out of 162 seats in the Parliament
Independence of Pakistan
The Pakistani Government resorts to violence to suppress the Awamis, and hundreds of thousands are slaughtered, the Awami leadership fled to India along with millions of refugees and declare the independent state of Bangladesh. The Awami League demands complete internal autonomy for East Pakistan. In Eastern Pakistan, the Awami League, led by Mujibur Rahman, wins 160 out of 162 seats in the Parliament
National Assembly
First general elections, Sheikh Mujibur Rahmans Awami League secures absolute majority in new National Assembly
Swedish Academy
Is elected a foreign member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
Full-Time National Movement Work
Abbas left his outside employment and devoted himself fully to Palestinian national political work. From this point he concentrated on Fatah and the institutions of the broader Palestinian movement.
Black September
Abbas remains connected to the PLO during the crisis between Palestinian forces and Jordan
Bombing of PLO Camps
King Hussein of Jordan bombs guerrilla PLO camps on the Israeli border
Exile of Yasser Arafat
Expelled from Jordan, takes up residence in Lebanon
Invasion of Israel
Jordan & the PLO enter a short bloody war with Israel
Reballion of Rebels in Manila
Student riots in Manila are suppressed with considerable violence
Reballion of Rebels in Manila
Student riots in Manila are suppressed with considerable violence
Demonstrations
Foof price riots im Gdansk
Economy of Poland
Price increases cause strikes & riots
Strike
Price increases cause strikes & riots
Treaty of Oder-Neisse
The Oder-Neisse frontier Treaty is signed
Economy of Poland
With the aid of foreign loans promises to rejuvenate Polish industry
First Secretary
Appointed First Secretary of the Communist Party
Cup Winners Cup Final Appearance
Lubaลski led the line for Gรณrnik Zabrze against Manchester City in the European Cup Winners' Cup final, a rare European showpiece for a Polish club.
People's Republic of Congo Proclaimed
Renames the country the People's Republic of the Congo and formalizes its Marxist political orientation.
Treaty of Friendship
July, signs a Treaty of Friendship with Russia
Nobel Prize
Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, could not receive the prize personally in Stockholm at that time, since he was afraid he would not be let back into the Soviet Union
First Secretary
Appointed First Party Secretary, Stavropol kraikom
Semiconductor Heterostructure Laser
Develops practical semiconductor heterostructures that confine electrons and carriers efficiently in optoelectronic devices.
Aid to North Vietnam
Keeps Soviet political and military aid flowing to North Vietnam
First Development Plan
Supports planning for expanded infrastructure, education and public services.
First Development Plan
Launches the first five-year national development plan.
President of Somalia
Appointed President of Somalia, 1st term
Visit to To Malawi
Vorster pays an official visit to Malawi. Lesotho pledges its support to the liberation strugle in South Africa
Party Leader
Appointed Party Leader of the United Nationalist Party
Nobel Prize
Shares the Nobel Prize in Physics for fundamental work and discoveries in magnetohydrodynamics and plasma physics.
Swedish Captaincy Across Three World Cups
Nordqvist represented Sweden in Mexico, beginning a run that would take him to three successive World Cup tournaments.
Goal Against Uruguay at World Cup
Grahn scored Sweden's winning goal against Uruguay at the 1970 World Cup, although the side missed the knockout phase.
European Cup Extra-Time Winner Against Celtic
Ove Kindvall scores in extra time against Celtic to give Feyenoord a 2โ1 European Cup final victory, bringing the Netherlands its first title in the competition.
Scoring at Mexico World Cup
Turesson scored for Sweden during the 1970 World Cup group stage, as the national team competed against Italy, Israel and Uruguay.
NPT Safeguards Committee Established
The IAEA creates a safeguards committee to formulate guidelines for agreements required under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Coup
Comes to power after a military coup
Prime Minister of Syria
Appointed Prime Minister of Syria, 2nd term. Appointed Prime Minister of Syria
Coup
Comes to power after a military coup
Chief Division
Appointed Chief of the Rural Economies Div of the Joint Comm on Rural Reconstruction
President of Tanzania
Appointed President of Tanzania, 3rd term
Brewster McCloud Film
Robert Altman directed Brewster McCloud in 1970, an eccentric fantasy about an aspiring aviator living in the Houston Astrodome.
Kellys Heroes
Stars in Kellys Heroes, a Second World War caper film with an ensemble cast.
Two Mules for Sister Sara
Stars with Shirley MacLaine in Don Siegel's western Two Mules for Sister Sara.
Julius Caesar Film
Portrays Mark Antony in the 1970 film version of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar
Roadhouse Blues Influence
Represents blues influence on the band's 1970 sound.
The Thrill Is Gone
The Thrill Is Gone becomes a major crossover hit
Robert R. Mullen Company Employment
After leaving CIA, Hunt joined the Robert R. Mullen Company, a Washington public-relations firm that maintained a relationship with the Agency.
Element 105 Production
Leads a Berkeley team that produces and studies atoms assigned to element 105, extending the transactinide region of the periodic table.
Single-Atom Electron Microscopy
Uses a field-emission scanning transmission electron microscope to image individual heavy atoms.
Pentagon Papers Congressional Channel
Goodell becomes part of Ellsberg's unsuccessful effort to use political channels before wider press publication.
Pentagon Papers Disclosure Approach
Goodell is among the political figures Ellsberg says he tried to furnish with Pentagon Papers material.
Fulbright Disclosure Effort
Ellsberg says he tries to furnish Pentagon Papers material to Senator J. William Fulbright in hopes of congressional disclosure.
Goodell Disclosure Effort
Ellsberg says he tries to furnish Pentagon Papers material to former Senator Charles Goodell while seeking official disclosure.
McGovern Disclosure Effort
Ellsberg approaches Senator George McGovern as part of his effort to have elected officials disclose the classified study.
Pentagon Papers Disclosure Strategy
Ellsberg seeks a way to make the classified history public through elected officials before turning to the press.
Pentagon Papers Congressional Disclosure
McGovern is approached as Ellsberg searches for a senator willing to make the classified study public.
Pentagon Papers Congressional Approach
Fulbright is among the senators Ellsberg says he approached while seeking congressional release of the Pentagon Papers.
Embassy War Coordination
Oversees US embassy coordination of the war in Laos
Andromeda I Satellite Discovered
A faint dwarf spheroidal companion designated Andromeda I is identified as part of the growing satellite system surrounding M31.
Andromeda II Satellite Discovered
The dwarf spheroidal galaxy Andromeda II is recognized as another satellite member of the M31 system.
Andromeda III Satellite Discovered
Andromeda III is identified as a faint dwarf spheroidal companion, expanding the known population of galaxies gravitationally associated with M31.
Last Four at Mexico World Cup
Silveira helps organise Uruguay's defence during the 1970 World Cup campaign, which ends after defeats to Brazil and West Germany.
Uruguay Fourth Place in Mexico
Morales contributes to the Uruguayan forward line during the 1970 World Cup, where the national side reaches the semi-finals and finishes fourth.
1970 World Cup Semi-Final Run
Mazurkiewicz excels in goal as Uruguay reaches the last four of the World Cup, conceding twice to eventual champions Brazil in the semi-final.
World Cup Semi-Final Return
Cubilla helps Uruguay reach the 1970 World Cup semi-finals, bringing pace and experience to the team's counterattacking play.
559th Group
The 559th Group is made the equivalent of a Military Region during 1970 and was once again placed under the command of General Dong Sy Nguyen
Ho Chi Minh Trail
The 559th Group is made the equivalent of a Military Region during 1970 and was once again placed under the command of General Dong Sy Nguyen
Negotiations
Le Duc Tho & Kissinger meet in Paris for 3rd round of talks. Le Duc Tho replaces Xuan Thuy in Paris for the 2nd round of talks Feb-Apr
470th Transportation Group
Hanoi also creates the 470th Transportation Group to manage the flow of men and supplies to the new battlefields in Kampuchea, the new "Liberation Route"
Invasion of Kampuchea
The Liberation Route route extends past Siem Prang and reaches the Mekong River near Stung Treng. Hanoi also creates the 470th Transportation Group to manage the flow of men and supplies to the new battlefields in Kampuchea, the new "Liberation Route"
Liberation Route
The Liberation Route route extends past Siem Prang and reaches the Mekong River near Stung Treng. Hanoi also creates the 470th Transportation Group to manage the flow of men and supplies to the new battlefields in Kampuchea, the new "Liberation Route"
Siege of Attopeu
The Laotian towns of Attopeu and Saravane, at the foot of the Bolovens Plateau were seized by the North Vietnamese
Siege of Saravane
The Laotian towns of Attopeu and Saravane, at the foot of the Bolovens Plateau were seized by the North Vietnamese
Trail Expansion
Expands North Vietnamese logistics through Laos despite US interdiction
Election
Mobutu is elected President
Anglo American Corporation
Zambia had acquired majority holding in the Zambian operations of the two major foreign mining corporations, the Anglo American Corporation and the Rhodesia Selection Trust (RST)
Economy of Zambia
Zambia had acquired majority holding in the Zambian operations of the two major foreign mining corporations, the Anglo American Corporation and the Rhodesia Selection Trust (RST)
Election
Zambia had acquired majority holding in the Zambian operations of the two major foreign mining corporations, the Anglo American Corporation and the Rhodesia Selection Trust (RST). Kaunda announces the creation of a new parastatal body, the Mining Development Corporation (MINDECO)
Finance and Development Corporation (FINDECO)
The Finance and Development Corporation (FINDECO) allows the Zambian Government to gain control of insurance companies and building societies
Mining Development Corporation
Kaunda announces the creation of a new parastatal body, the Mining Development Corporation (MINDECO)
Rhodesia Selection Trust
Zambia had acquired majority holding in the Zambian operations of the two major foreign mining corporations, the Anglo American Corporation and the Rhodesia Selection Trust (RST). Kaunda announces the creation of a new parastatal body, the Mining Development Corporation (MINDECO)
Letters of Lytton Strachey
Published correspondence offered insight into Strachey's literary friendships and work.
Public Defense of Writers
Bรถll supported writers facing political restrictions and censorship.
Trade And Industry Appointment
Nicholas Ridley entered Edward Heath's government as a junior minister at the Department of Trade and Industry.