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Dashed right edge = ongoing beyond April 1970
Events in April 1970 8
1970Gorbachev becomes first secretary of StavropolRunning an agricultural region of 2.4 million people at 39The spa towns in his region meant a steady stream of visiting Politburo members.
1970Joni Mitchell releases Ladies of the CanyonBig Yellow TaxiWith Big Yellow Taxi and Woodstock.
1970 – 1973Final Years at UnitedBecame Manchester United's all-time record goalscorer with 249 goals, a record that stood until 2017. Made his final appearance for the club in 1973 after 758 games.
19701970 World Snooker ChampionshipRay Reardon First TitleWinner: Ray Reardon; Runner-up: John Pulman. Score: 37–33.
1970McCartney announces the break-upApril 10, 1970Paul McCartney publicly announced he was leaving the Beatles on April 10, 1970, via a self-written Q&A promoting his first solo album. The announcement shocked the world, though Lennon had privately left months earlier.
1970Paul McCartney announces he has left the BeatlesEnd of the BeatlesA press release with his first solo album breaks the news.
1970 – presentAndre AgassiThe PunisherFirst man to win all four majors on three different surfaces; husband of Steffi Graf.
1970United States Invades CambodiaUS and South Vietnamese forces cross into CambodiaUS and South Vietnamese troops launched a series of ground operations into Cambodia to destroy North Vietnamese and Viet Cong sanctuaries. The expansion of the Vietnam War into a neutral country triggered mass protests across the United States, including the demonstrations at Kent State.