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What happened on Tuesday February 24, 1970?

About February 24th, 1970, in brief:

  • Historical events: KVDO TV Channel 3 began broadcasting in Salem, Oregon, as an independent station. The station faced financial challenges and was sold to Liberty Communications in 1972, later becoming part of Oregon Public Broadcasting in 1976.
  • Day of the week: February 24th, 1970 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel
  • #1 UK song: Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Grows) by Edison Lighthouse
  • Popular movie: Catch-22 directed by Mike Nichols

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February 24, 1970: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 24, 1970:

  • KVDO TV Channel 3 launches in Salem, Oregon KVDO TV Channel 3 began broadcasting in Salem, Oregon, as an independent station. The station faced financial challenges and was sold to Liberty Communications in 1972, later becoming part of Oregon Public Broadcasting in 1976. source: en.wikipedia.org

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February 24, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine
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What day of the week was February 24, 1970?


February 24, 1970 was a Tuesday and it was the 55th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 24, 1970 can also be written as 2/24/1970 in the US and as 24/2/1970 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 24, 1970?


Famous people born on February 24, 1970:

  • Jeff Garcia
    Jeff Garcia

    Professional Canadian Football League quarterback who played for the Calgary Stampeders and later had a notable NFL career.

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February 24, 1970: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 24, 1970:

  • Conrad Nagel
    Conrad Nagel

    Conrad Nagel was an American actor, screenwriter, and producer, renowned for his work during Hollywood's silent and early sound film eras. He became one of the most popular leading men of the 1920s and 1930s and was instrumental in the formation of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. [bio]

  • Gustaf Holmström
    Gustaf Holmström
  • Charles Austin Gardner
    Charles Austin Gardner
  • Carlo Boiardi
    Carlo Boiardi

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February 24, 1970: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 24, 1970 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 23rd and March 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

February 24, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 1970 was Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

  1. - Bridge Over Troubled Water youtube
  2. - Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) youtube
  3. - Travelin' Band youtube
  4. - Hey There Lonely Girl youtube
  5. - No Time youtube

February 24, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 24, 1970 was Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Grows) by Edison Lighthouse, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

  1. - Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Grows) youtube
  2. - Let's Work Together youtube
  3. - Leavin' On A Jet Plane youtube
  4. - Wand'rin' Star youtube
  5. - I Want You Back youtube

February 24, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 24, 1970 was Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin/Everybody Is A Star by Sly & The Family Stone, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

  1. - Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin/Everybody Is A Star
  2. - Psychedelic Shack
  3. - Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)
  4. - Rainy Night In Georgia youtube
  5. - Do The Funky Chicken
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February 24, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 24, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 24, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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February 24, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 24, 1970 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 24, 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 February 24, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 09:13 pm and setting at 08:13 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 21, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Mar 23, 1970.

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How old is someone born on February 24, 1970?


Someone born on February 24, 1970 is:

56 years 3 months old,

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or 2934 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20543 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 24, 1970?

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