Oh! Calcutta! - The Bare Facts
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Historical Events
Baseball Record
Reds catcher Johnny Bench, playing for the day in the outfield, goes 4 for 5 with 7 RBIs including 3 consecutive HRs off St. Louis Cardinals Steve Carlton in 12-5 win at Riverfront Stadium, Cincinnati
Famous Birthdays
- Joan Wasser, American rock violinist, guitarist, singer-songwriter and producer (Joan As Police Woman; Antony and the Johnsons), born in Norwalk, Connecticut
- Kenny Wilhite, American CFL defensive back, 1994-97 (Hamilton Tiger Cats and 3 other teams), born in Kansas City, Missouri
- Phil Alley, Australian cricketer (NSW left-arm pace bowler), born in Orange, New South Wales
Famous Deaths
- Claud Allister, British actor (Kiss Me Kate, Quartet, Bulldog Drummond), dies at 81
- Robert Taschereau, French Canadian lawyer and Chief Justice of Canada, dies at 73
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights
About July 26, 1970
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 9 months and 1 day
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: The Wonder Of You - Elvis Presley
