September 18, 1970 — Jimi Hendrix dies
Widely acclaimed as the greatest guitar player of all time, Jimi Hendrix was only 27 years old when he died....
October 9, 2016
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September 19, 1970 — Neil Young releases ‘Southern Man’
Neil Young, that ageless and eternal figure of musical protest, has rarely attracted more controversy than in 1970, when he...
October 4, 2016
September 21, 1970 — “Monday Night Football” premieres
Although there had been occasional special matches played on a Monday night before 1970, it was not until that season...
September 29, 2016
September 26, 1970 — Alex Jesaulenko marks over Graeme Jenkin in the 1970 VFL Grand Final
By half time, it looked like it was all over for Carlton. Another good year for them, but on the...
September 24, 2016
October 9, 1970 — John Lennon turns 30
John Lennon’s 30th birthday fell in one of the most tumultuous years of his life. Although he had actually left...
September 19, 2016
January 17, 1971 — Marvin Gaye releases “What’s Going On?”
A number two US chart hit for Marvin Gaye, “What’s Going On?” was a departure from his previous Motown sound...
September 9, 2016
February 2, 1971 — Idi Amin seizes power in Uganda
Idi Amin was already fairly notorious by 1971. As the commander in chief of Uganda’s armed forces, he had recruited...
September 4, 2016
February 6, 1971 — Alan Shepard plays golf on the Moon
The commander of the Apollo 14 mission, Alan Shepard holds several unique distinctions. He is the only member of the...
August 29, 2016
May 30, 1971 — Zowie Bowie is born
The child of one of the most famous and creative rock stars of all time, Zowie Bowie was also saddled...
August 24, 2016
June 16, 1971 — Tupac Shakur is born
Born Tupac Amaru Shakur in New York City on June 16 of 1971, Tupac was a rap artist, and one...
August 19, 2016
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