What happened on Thursday December 17, 1970?

Here's what happened on December 17, 1970:

• USSR nuclear test at Semipalatinsk On December 17, 1970, the Soviet Union conducted a nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in Kazakhstan. This test was part of the USSR's ongoing nuclear weapons program during the Cold War. source: bbc.com
• Gdynia Massacre during Polish 1970 Protests On December 17, 1970, during the Polish 1970 Protests, the army fired into a crowd of workers in Gdynia, resulting in at least 18 deaths and hundreds of injuries. This event became a symbol of the protests, with the body of Zbyszek Godlewski, an 18-year-old worker, carried through the streets on a door. The incident is commemorated annually as "Black Thursday." source: en.wikipedia.org
• Szczecin Workers' Uprising during Polish 1970 Protests On December 17, 1970, during the Polish 1970 Protests, workers in Szczecin engaged in violent clashes with the army and militia. The protests led to the deaths of at least 16 people and injuries to many others. The workers set fire to the building of the Provincial Committee of the Polish United Workers' Party, symbolizing their resistance against the government. The events are commemorated annually in Szczecin. source: visitszczecin.eu
• US Nuclear Test at Nevada Site The United States performed a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, part of the ongoing nuclear weapons research and development during the Cold War period.
• Gdansk Shipworkers Strike Shipworkers in Gdansk, Poland, initiated a strike, which was part of the broader labor movement and social unrest challenging the communist government's economic policies.

Events in 1970

December 17, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from December 1970

Newspapers from Dec. 17, 1970

Your poster from December 17, 1970

December 17, 1970 was a Thursday and it was the 351st day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1970 can also be written as 12/17/1970 in the US and as 17/12/1970 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 1970 in December 1970 calendar

Famous people born on December 17, 1970:

• Sean Patrick Thomas

  Sean Patrick Thomas is an American actor best known for his role as Derek Reynolds in the 2001 film "Save the Last Dance." He has appeared in numerous other films and television series, establishing a steady career in Hollywood. [bio]

• Stella Tennant

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on December 17th

Famous people died on December 17, 1970:

• Oliver Waterman Larkin

  American historian, author, and educator (b. 1896).

• Boris Ivanovič Čeranovskij
• Oswald Turnbull
• Salvatore Andreola

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on December 17th

December 17, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1970 was The Tears Of A Clown by Smokey Robinson, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

1. Smokey Robinson - The Tears Of A Clown
2. George Harrison - My Sweet Lord
3. The 5th Dimension - One Less Bell To Answer
4. The Partridge Family - I Think I Love You
5. Santana - Black Magic Woman

December 17, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 1970 was I Hear You Knocking by Dave Edmunds, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

1. Dave Edmunds - I Hear You Knocking
2. McGuinness Flint - When I'm Dead And Gone
3. Neil Diamond - Cracklin' Rosie
4. Glen Campbell - It's Only Make Believe
5. Jimi Hendrix Experience - Voodoo Chile

December 17, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 1970 was The Tears Of A Clown by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

1. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - The Tears Of A Clown
2. The Supremes - Stoned Love
3. King Floyd - Groove Me
4. Chairman Of The Board - Pay To The Piper
5. Gladys Knight And The Pips - If I Were Your Woman

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.

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December 17, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 17, 1970 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 1970 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on December 17, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 09:16 pm and setting at 10:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 12, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Jan 11, 1971.

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Someone born on December 17, 1970 is:

55 years 5 months old,

or 665 months and 8 days old,

or 2892 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20248 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 17, 1970.

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