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1970 was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1970th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 970th year of the 2nd millennium, the 70th year of the 20th century, and the 1st year of the 1970s decade.
The events in India during 1970. Incumbents. Union Government. President of India – V. V. Giri. Prime Minister of India – Indira Gandhi. Vice President of India – Gopal Swarup Pathak. Chief Justice of India – Mohammad Hidayatullah (until 16 December), Jayantilal Chhotalal Shah (starting 17 December) States: Governors.
1970 Major News Events in History. The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty goes into effect after ratification by 43 nations. Paul McCartney announces that the Beatles have disbanded. Boeing 747 makes its first commercial passenger trip to London. The Aswan High Dam is completed during July of 1970. US Invades Cambodia.
Chronicling the significant political, cultural and social events of the past that have shaped India’s present. A decade of many firsts, political unstability, nuclear strength, and a strong world presence. The India in the 70s saw an emergence of raw young power.
List of Indian Festivals and Holidays in the year 1970, which includes Government and National Holidays, Buddhist Holidays, Jain Holidays, Sikh Holidays and Christian Holidays in India.
Historical events from year 1970. Learn about 660 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1970 or search by date or keyword.
In 1970, university students were protesting the war and the draft. Riots ensued during the weekend and the National Guard was called in to maintain the peace. However, by 4 May 1970, tensions arose again, and as the crowd grew larger, the National Guard started shooting. Four students were killed and nine were injured.
Notable cultural events of the 1970s included the debut of the sports network ESPN and the release of the film classics The Godfather and Star Wars. Jaws made movie news by becoming the first summer blockbuster. The decade was also marked by significant endings, as when the Beatles disbanded or when the “King of Rock and Roll” died.
Jul 30, 2010 · Conservative Backlash. The 1970s. Some Americans, particularly working class and middle class whites, responded to the turbulence of the 1960s —the urban riots, antiwar protests and the...
Jul 21, 2015 · What happened and who was famous in 1970? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 1970.
