Historical Events
- Building begins of Amsterdam metro
- The annual 'Twelfth' parades passes off without serious incident in Northern Ireland
Famous Birthdays
- Sharon Horgan, Irish actress (Bad Sisters), born in London, England
- Steven J. Brown, American rock guitarist (Trixter - "Give It To Me Good"), born in Hackensack, New Jersey
Famous Deaths
Leslie Groves (1896-1970)
American army engineer who directed the Manhattan Project and construction of the Pentagon, dies of a heart attack at 73
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights
About July 13, 1970
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 9 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Mama Told Me (Not To Come) - Three Dog Night
#1 Song: In The Summertime - Mungo Jerry
