What Happened on July 12, 1970

Historical Events

British Golf Open

British Open Men's Golf, St Andrews: Jack Nicklaus beats Doug Sanders by 1 stroke in event's first 18-hole playoff to win the 2nd of his 3 Open Championships

  • Tanzania signs contract with China for building Tanzam-railway

Event of Interest

Thor Heyerdahl crosses the Atlantic ocean on the raft Ra II, arrives in Barbados from Morocco after 57 days


1970 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Brian Lee Byung-Hun, South Korean actor
  • Chad Brown, American football linebacker (First-team All-Pro 1996, 98; Pro Bowl 1996, 98, 99; Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks), born in Altadena, California
  • Jaason Simmons, Australian actor (Baywatch), born in Hobart, Australia
  • Juba Kalamka, American artist and activist (Deep Dickollective), born in Chicago, Illinois
Born in 1970
1970 Highlights

About July 12, 1970

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 8 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Cancer

Holidays: Battle of the Boyne (United Kingdom)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Mama Told Me (Not To Come) - Three Dog Night
  • UK #1 Song: In The Summertime - Mungo Jerry