9th of May, 1970

The 9th of May, 1970, fell on a Saturday. Day 129 of 1970. Decade: 1970s.

49 years, 8 months and 18 days have passed since the 9th of May, 1970.

On This Date

Events that occurred on the 9th of May, 1970:

  • 100,000 people demonstrate against the Vietnam War in Washington D.C.

Born On This Date

People who were born on this exact date:

  • Born on this exact date: Ghostface Killah: Rapper.

Music Singles

Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on the 9th of May, 1970:

  • United States: American Woman - Guess Who
  • United Kingdom: Spirit In The Sky - Norman Greenbaum

News Topics, Fads & Culture

Trending news stories and fads that were prevalent throughout this time period. These are news stories and events that would have been in the media on the 9th of May, 1970.

  • 1970 in music.

    The Billboard Charts in 1970 were dominated by the likes of The Jackson 5, B. J. Thomas, The Beatles, The Carpenters, The Partridge Family, Simon & Garfunkel, Bread, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, George Harrison and Shocking Blue.

  • Simon & Garfunkel - "Bridge over Troubled Water"

    "Bridge over Troubled Water" by Simon & Garfunkel would go on to win a Grammy for 1970's Song of the Year.

  • Willy Brandt.

    West Germany Chancellor Willy Brandt was named as the Time Person of the Year in 1970.

  • Patton

    "Patton" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1970.

  • 1970 in movies.

    Movies released in 1970 included Love Story, MASH, Airport, Patton, Woodstock, Little Big Man, Ryan's Daughter, "Tora! Tora! Tora!", Chariots of the Gods, The Aristocats, The Conformist, A Man Called Horse and The Vampire Lovers.

Celebrity Birthdays

Celebrities and historical figures that were born on the 9th of May:

Basic Facts

Basic facts and information about this date:

  • This date fell on a weekend.
  • 49 years, 8 months and 18 days have passed since the 9th of May, 1970.
  • Week Number: This date occurred during Week 19 of 1970.
  • Leap Year: 1970 was NOT a leap year.
  • Age: Anyone born on the 9th of May, 1970, will be 49 years of age.
  • People born in 1970 belong to the "Generation X" generation.
  • Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 11055600.

Around This Time...

Notable events that occurred around the 9th of May, 1970:

  • 10th of April, 1970: The official break-up of The Beatles occurs when Paul McCartney announces that he is leaving the group.
  • 11th of April, 1970: 74 people are killed when an avalanche occurs in the French Alps.
  • 29th of April, 1970: FA Cup Final 1970: Goals from Peter Osgood and David Webb help Chelsea secure a 2-1 victory in a replay against Leeds United.
  • 4th of May, 1970: Ohio National Guardsmen shoot and kill four Kent State University students at an anti-war protest.
  • 6th of May, 1970: Football: Feyenoord win the European Cup after they defeat Celtic 2-1.
  • 6th of May, 1970: Irish politicians Charles Haughey and Neil Blaney are dismissed from the government after they are accused of being involved in a plot to import weapons for the Provisional IRA.
  • 31st of May, 1970: The 1970 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico.

Horoscopes & Birthstone Information

Zodiac & Birthstone information:

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on the 9th of May, 1970, will have the star sign Taurus.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1970 was the year of the Dog (Yang Wood).
  • Native American Zodiac: The 9th of May, 1970 falls under the Beaver.
  • Birthstone: Anyone born during the month of May will have the birthstone Emerald.

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on the 9th of May:

  • Victory Day (Russia)

US President

Who was the US President on this particular date?

  • Richard Nixon was the President of the United States on the 9th of May, 1970.

Conception Dates

Interesting facts about conception dates.

  • A baby that was born on the 9th of May, 1970 was probably conceived around the 30th of July, 1969. (Rough Estimate).
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on the 9th of May, 1970 is the 16th of February, 1971. (Rough Estimate).

9th of May

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Time Difference & Statistics

Here are some fun statistics about the 9th of May, 1970.

  • 18,160 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,569,027,600 seconds have passed since the 9th of May, 1970.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 1,830,532,200 times.
  • Since the 9th of May, 1970, earth has travelled approximately 809,618,241,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 261,504,600 times.
  • If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 134,936,374 steps. That's about 59,972 miles!
  • Since this date, 18,828,331 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!

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