Historical Events
- "Catch 22" opens in movie theaters
- Bobby Murcer ties record of 4 consecutive HRs
- Reds play final game at Cincinnati's Crosley Field, beat Giants 5-4
- US Senate votes overwhelmingly to repeal Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Famous Birthdays
- Glenn Medeiros, American pop singer ("Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You"; "She Ain't Worth It"), born in Lihue, Hawaii
Famous Deaths
- Man Singh II, Maharajah of Jaipur State, dies at 57
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights
About June 24, 1970
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 10 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
- #1 Song: The Love You Save/I Found That Girl - Jackson 5
- #1 Song: In The Summertime - Mungo Jerry