1970

1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar.

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January 26 - Mick Jagger is fined £200 for possession of cannabis.
February 13 - Black Sabbath's debut album, Black Sabbath released; often regarded as the first true heavy metal album.
February 26 - The Pontiac 2nd generation Trans Am bodystyle is introduced.
March 25 - The Concorde makes its first supersonic flight (700 mph/1 127 km/h).
April 1 - American Motors Corporation introduces the Gremlin.
April 11 - Apollo 13 is launched.
April 13 - An oxygen tank aboard Apollo 13 explodes, putting the crew in great danger and causing major damage to the spacecraft while en route to the Moon.
June 6 - A D-Day celebration is held in Washington, D.C..
October 10 - Fiji becomes independent.