Historical Events
- Cleveland Cavaliers notch 1st NBA victory, in their 16th game, beating the Trail Blazers 105-103, in Portland, Oregon
- Cyclone Bhola makes landfall in East Pakistan (Bangladesh) killing up to 500,000, making it the deadliest tropical cyclone ever recorded
- Scientists perform 1st artificial synthesis of a live cell
- The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) is formed; the NIHE gradually took over control of the building and allocation of public sector housing in Northern Ireland
Famous Birthdays
- Donna Adamo, American female professional wrestler, born in Brooklyn, New York
- Harvey Stephens, British child actor, born in Putney, London
Tonya Harding (53 years old)
American figure skater (Olympic 8th-1994/US Champ 1994), born in Portland, Oregon
Famous Deaths
- Gene Gifford American jazz banjoist, guitarist, and arranger (Jean Goldkette; Casa Loma Orchestra), dies at 62
Died in 1970 1970 Highlights
About November 12, 1970
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 53 years, 5 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'll Be There - Jackson 5
#1 Song: Woodstock - Matthew's Southern Comfort
