Today in History for 4th October 1970

Historical Events

Events 1 - 4 of 4

- Herbert Schmidtz makes highest parachute jump from a tower by leaping from a 1,984 ft TV mast in Tulsa, Oklahoma
- KC Chiefs Jan Stenerud kicks 55-yard field goal
- Umps return after 1-day walkout in quest of higher wages
- WFYI TV channel 20 in Indianapolis, IN (PBS) begins broadcasting

Famous Birthdays

Birthdays 1 - 5 of 5

- Brian Kozlowski, NFL halfback (Atlanta Falcons, NY Giants)
- Hency Charles, CFL defensive back (Montreal Alouettes)
- Lucy Nusrala, St Louis Mo, 5k runner
- Richard Hancox, English footballer
- Ryan McNeil, NFL cornerback (Detroit Lions, St Louis Rams)

Famous Deaths

Deaths 1 - 2 of 2

- George Frederick McKay, composer, dies at 71
- Janis Joplin, rock singer (Down on Me), dies of a drug overdose at 27

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