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Events on Friday 8 May 1970 2
1970"Willis Reed Game" — first NBA titleReed limps onto the court for Game 7 of the Finals against the Lakers, scores the game's first basket, and inspires New York to a 113-99 win and its first NBA championship.
1970Let It BeFinal album — May 8, 1970Let It Be was released on May 8, 1970, a month after McCartney's announcement. Recorded in early 1969, it had been shelved until producer Phil Spector added controversial orchestration. It was a raw, melancholic finale to the Beatles' studio output.