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Events on Monday 28 September 1970 3
1896 – 1970John Dos Passos (1896-1970)Died 28 September 1970, aged 74John Dos Passos, the American novelist known for the experimental U.S.A. trilogy, died in Baltimore, Maryland. His documentary-style fiction influenced generations of American writers.
1918 – 1970Gamal Abdel Nasser (1918-1970)Died 28 September 1970, aged 52Gamal Abdel Nasser, President of Egypt and a leading figure of Arab nationalism, died suddenly of a heart attack in Cairo. His funeral drew millions of mourners across the Arab world.
1970 – 19711971 World Snooker ChampionshipJohn Spencer Title 2Held in Australia across several months. Winner: John Spencer; Runner-up: Warren Simpson. Score: 37–29.