What Happened on June 21, 1970

Historical Events

Detroit's Cesar Gutierrez goes 7-for-7 to tie a record set in 1892

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup Final, Estadio Azteca, Mexico City: Brazil and Pelé become first team and player to win World Cup 3 times, beating Italy, 4-1 in front of 107,412

US Open Men's Golf Hazeltine National GC: Englishman Tony Jacklin shoots sub-par in all 4 rounds on his way to a 7-stroke win ahead of Dave Hill

Events in 1970

Famous Birthdays

John Roethlisberger, American gymnast (Olympic 5th 1996), born in Afton, Minnesota
Pete Rock [Phillips], American rapper, DJ, and hip-hop record producer, born in The Bronx, New York

Born in 1970

Famous Weddings

Jim Morrison

"The Doors" lead singer Jim Morrison (26) "marries" author Patricia Kennealy (24) in a celtic pagan hand fasting ceremony, but the marriage is not legally binding