1970
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1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar.
Events
- 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.
- June 6 - A D-Day celebration is held in Washington, D.C..
- October 10 - Fiji becomes independent.
