November 17th (1970) was a Tuesday. It's the 320th day of the year (321st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 45 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 17th November, 1970
» Vietnam War: Lieutenant William Calley goes on trial for the My Lai Massacre.
» Luna programme: The Soviet Union lands 'Lunokhod 1' on Mare Imbrium (Sea of Rains) on the Moon. This is the first roving remote-controlled robot to land on another world and is released by the orbiting 'Luna 17' spacecraft.
Famous Birthdays on November 17 in 1970
» Paul Allender, English guitarist and songwriter (Cradle of Filth and The Blood Divine)
» Wendy Piatt, English businesswoman
November 17th Holidays in History
» Christian Feast Day:
» Acisclus
» Aignan of Orleans
» Elisabeth of Hungary
» Gennadius of Constantinople (Greek Orthodox Church)
» Gregory of Tours (Roman Catholic Church)
» Gregory Thaumaturgus
» Hilda of Whitby
» Hugh of Lincoln
» November 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
» Earliest day on which National Survivors of Suicide Day can fall, while November 23 is the latest; celebrated on Saturday before Thanksgiving. (United States)