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Events in February 1970 10
1872 – 1970Bertrand Russell (1872-1970)Died 2 February 1970, aged 97Bertrand Russell, the British philosopher, mathematician and Nobel laureate, died at his home in Wales. His work in logic and his public activism for peace and nuclear disarmament made him one of the most prominent intellectuals of the twentieth century.
1903 – 1970Mark RothkoColor Field · Latvia / USAMark Rothko (September 25, 1903 – February 25, 1970) was a Latvian-American painter whose large-scale colour field canvases aimed to provoke profound emotional and spiritual responses. He took his own life in 1970.
1970Sly and the Family Stone top the charts with Thank YouFalettinme Be Mice Elf AginLarry Graham's slapped bass sets a new style.
1970The Doors release Morrison HotelRoadhouse BluesA return to blues rock.
1970James Taylor releases Sweet Baby JamesFire and RainHis breakthrough, with Fire and Rain.
1970Japan launches OhsumiJapan becomes the fourth nation to put a satellite into orbit with its own rocket.
1970Black Sabbath releases its debut albumThe self-titled album from Birmingham, released on Friday the 13th, is often seen as the first heavy metal record.
1970The Who record Live at LeedsLeeds UniversityOften called the greatest live rock album, released that May.
1970Chicago Seven verdictThe jury acquits all seven defendants of conspiracy over the 1968 Democratic Convention protests. Five were convicted of crossing state lines to incite a riot, later overturned.
1970Swissair Flight 330 bombingA bomb explodes in the cargo hold after take-off from Zurich, and the aircraft crashes near Würenlingen, killing all 47 on board.