Historical Events
- A ban on parades and public processions until January 1971 is announced by the Stormont government (North Ireland Parliament)
- Qaboos bin Said al Said becomes Sultan of Oman after overthrowing his father, Sa'id ibn Taimur
Famous Birthdays
- Charisma Carpenter, American actress (Angel), born in Las Vegas, Nevada
- Sam Watters, American R&B singer and songwriter (Color Me Badd - "Wanna Sex You Up"), born in Camp Springs, Maryland
- Thea Dorn, German writer of crime fiction, born in Offenbach am Main, Hesse, Germany
Famous Deaths
- Leith Stevens, American pianist, composer and conductor of scores for radio (Suspense), film (The Wild Ones; War of the Worlds), and television (Climax!), dies of a heart attack (upon learning his wife was killed in a car accident) at 60
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights
About July 23, 1970
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 9 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: (They Long To Be) Close To You - Carpenters
#1 Song: In The Summertime - Mungo Jerry
