December 4, 1969 — Shawn Carter, a.k.a. Jay-Z, is born
Born Shawn Corey Carter, the man today known as Jay-Z probably didn’t realise at the time that he would become...
October 29, 2016
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January 12, 1970 — The Nigerian civil war ends with Biafra’s surrender
In 1960, Nigeria achieved independence from the British Empire. Following independence, Nigeria was divided primarily along ethnic lines and in...
October 24, 2016
February 20, 1970 — John Lennon’s “Instant Karma!” is released in the US
“Instant Karma” (also known as “We All Shine On”) was Lennon’s third solo single (that is, single as a non-Beatle...
October 19, 2016
May 4, 1970 — The National Guard opens fire at Kent State University
In what Hunter Thompson called “this brutal year of our Lord, Nineteen-Hundred and Seventy”, there was brutality a-plenty on display,...
October 14, 2016
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
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
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