Historical Events
- National Guard mobilizes to quell disturbances at Ohio State University
- USSR performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya USSR
Famous Birthdays
- Carl Veart, Australian footballer, born in Whyalla, Australia
- Dorsey Levens, NFL running back (Green Bay Packers-Super Bowl 31)
- Roman Turek, Czech hockey goalie (Team Czech Rep, Olympics 1998), born in Strakonice, Czechoslavkia
Famous Deaths
- E. L. Grant Watson, Australian biologist (b. 1885)
- Vinton Hayworth, American actor (Gen Schaeffer-I Dream of Jeannie), dies at 63
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights
About May 21, 1970
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 11 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
- #1 Song: American Woman/No Sugar Tonight - The Guess Who
- #1 Song: Back Home - England World Cup Squad