What Happened on January 25, 1970

Historical Events

M*A*S*H

Dark comedy film "M*A*S*H", directed by Robert Altman, starring Donald Sutherland and Elliott Gould, and based on novel by Richard Hooker, premieres (Palme d'Or 1970)

Famous Birthdays

  • Milt Stegall, Canadian Football HOF wide receiver (9 × CFL All-Star; CFL Most Outstanding Player Award 2002; Winnipeg Blue Bombers), born in Cincinnati, Ohio

Famous Deaths

  • Eiji Tsuburaya, Japanese television writer and producer (Ultraman) (b. 1901)
  • Eunice Hunton Carter, 1st African American female district attorney (NY), dies at 70
  • Jane Bathori, French mezzo-soprano, dies at 92
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights

About January 25, 1970

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 54 years, 3 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I Want You Back - Jackson 5
  • UK #1 Song: Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes) - Edison Lighthouse