Famous Birthdays
- Anna Maria Jopek, Polish jazz, pop and world music singer, born in Warsaw, Poland
- Beth Orton, English folk-electronica singer and songwriter (Central Reservation), born in East Dereham, Norfolk, England
- Bradford Banta, American NFL tight end (Indianapolis Colts), born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Nadine Garner, Australian actress (The Still Point), born in Knoxfield, Victoria, Australia
- Nicholas Angelich, American concert pianist, born in Cincinnati, Ohio (d. 2022)
- Toby Anstis, British radio and TV presenter, born in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
Famous Deaths
- Elmer Schoebel, American jazz pianist, arranger (New Orleans Rhythm Kings; Isham Jones), and composer ("Farewell Blues"; "Prince Of Wails"), dies at 73
- Franz Schlegelberger, German Nazi politician, dies at 94
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights
About December 14, 1970
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 4 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Tears Of A Clown - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
#1 Song: I Hear You Knocking - Dave Edmunds
