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1970 in United States of America
Explore 240 historical events and records for United States of America in 1970.
Historical records for United States of America in 1970
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January
National Environmental Policy Act
Signs the National Environmental Policy Act
State of the Union
Delivers a State of the Union address emphasizing environment and domestic policy
MASH Film
Directs MASH
MASH Film
Stars as Hawkeye Pierce in 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
Winter Festival for Peace
Performs with Band of Gypsys at Madison Square Garden
February
Federal Reserve Chair
Becomes chair of the Federal Reserve Board
Patton Film
Directs Patton
Patton Film
Stars as George S. Patton in Patton
Burnt Weeny Sandwich
Releases Burnt Weeny Sandwich, combining live material, studio editing, instrumental composition and doo-wop influences.
Morrison Hotel
Releases Morrison Hotel.
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
March
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
Postal Strike
Sombrotto helps lead New York letter carriers as the illegal postal strike spreads nationally.
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
Roadhouse Blues
Releases Roadhouse Blues as a single.
April
Air West Purchase
Purchases Air West, later renamed Hughes Airwest
Public Health Cigarette Smoking Act
Signs legislation banning cigarette advertising on radio and television
Smoking Warning
Serves as Surgeon General as cigarette broadcast advertising is phased out
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.
Beatles Breakup Statement
Publicly signals the breakup of the Beatles
Apollo 13 Launch
Launches as lunar module pilot on Apollo 13's planned Fra Mauro landing mission.
Apollo 13 Launch
Commands Apollo 13 as it launches toward the Moon.
Apollo 13 Launch
Launches with Lovell and Haise as command module pilot of Apollo 13.
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 Crisis
Leads the crew after Apollo 13 loses an oxygen tank.
Apollo 13 Crisis
Reports the oxygen tank failure aboard Apollo 13.
Apollo 13 Lunar Module Activation
Helps activate Aquarius as the crew transfers into the lunar module after the oxygen tank failure.
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