What happened this day in history May 4, 1970

What are the important events that happened on May 4, 1970? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

May 4, 1970: Facts & Myths About This Day

May 4, 1970 is the 124th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 241 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is April 21, 1970 – a Monday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 177,120 minutes has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘hectaicosatetragon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $929.60. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Taurus is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Emerald is the modern birthstone for this month. Sapphire is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Dog is the mythical animal and Metal is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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May 4, 1970 Historical Events

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    Vietnam War: Kent State shootings: the Ohio National Guard, sent to Kent State University after disturbances in the city of Kent the weekend before, opens fire killing four unarmed students and wounding nine others. The students were protesting the United States’ invasion of Cambodia.

Who were born on May 4, 1970?

  • 1970
    Gregg Alexander, American musician (New Radicals)
  • 1970
    Paul Wiseman, New Zealand cricketer
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    Sergio Basañez, Mexican actor
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    Will Arnett, American actor

Who died on May 4, 1970?

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    Allison Krause – Kent State victim (b. 1951)
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    Eugenia Livanos, Greek socialite (b. 1927)
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    Jeffrey Miller – Kent State victim (b. 1950)
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    Sandra Scheuer – Kent State victim (b. 1949)
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    William Schroeder (b. 1950)

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