Historical Events
Sports History
AL Cy Young Award winner Denny McLain suspended for bookmaking
- USSR launches Sputnik 52 & Molniya 1-13 communications satellite
Famous Birthdays
- Bellamy Young, American actress (Scandal), born in Asheville, North Carolina
- Garland Hawkins, American NFL defensive end (Chicago Bears), born in Washington, D.C.
- Ruwan Kalpage, Sri Lankan cricket off-spinner
Famous Deaths
- Ralph Flanders, American politician (Senator-Vermont), dies at 89
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights
About February 19, 1970
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 2 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin/Everybody Is A Star - Sly & The Family Stone
- #1 Song: Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes) - Edison Lighthouse