August 30, 1970 was a Sunday, under the sign of Virgo. The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). In that special week of August, people in US were listening to War by Edwin Starr. In UK, The Wonder Of You by Elvis Presley was in the top 5 hits. Five Easy Pieces, directed by Bob Rafelson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1970 while Hard Times by Studs Terkel was one of the best selling books. On TV people were watching Josie and the Pussycats.

But much more happened that day: