Birthday Report for December 12th, 1970 |
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Events of the Month for Jennifer Connelly |
When Jennifer Connelly entered the world, these stories made the front page of the nation's newspapers: The Environmental Protection Agency is created by executive order. William Ruckelshaus is named its first director. On the 23rd, the northern tower of New York City's World Trade Center is topped out, making it the world's tallest building. Its 1,350-foot height hads a 100-foot advantage over the Empire State Building. Cesar Chavez, the California labor leader, is given a 10-day jail term in a Salinas, Calif. court room. Chavez organized a nationwide boycott of lettuce to help his union, The United Farm Workers. "Boycott the hell out of them," Chavez yells on his way to jail. |
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Entertainment News for the year Jennifer Connelly was born |
| Audiences were applauding these developments in the entertainment industry when Jennifer Connelly was an infant. The Beatles end their career as a group with the hit albums Let it Be and The Long and Winding Road. Tommy, by Pete Townsend, opens on Broadway. At the movies we're treated to ArtMovie News for the year Jennifer Connelly was born.ller's Love Story. And on the music scene we hear from the Jackson Five with ABC, I Want You Back and The Love You Save. |
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Popular Music when Jennifer Connelly was born. |
| When Jennifer Connelly was rocking in a cradle, these songs were topping the music charts: Back in 1970, the popular songs were: ABC performed by The Jackson Five; American Woman performed by The Guess Who; Close to You sung by The Carpenters; as well as Cracklin' Rosie by Neil Diamond. Also topping the musical charts: I Want You Back by The Jackson Five; Let It Be by The Beatles; Mama Told Me by Three Dog Night; and the ever popular Venus by Shocking Blue. |
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| Movie News for the year Jennifer Connelly was born. |
| While Jennifer Connelly was discovering how to stand up, The Academy gave a standing ovation to these movies and actors: 'Patton'- Directed by Franklin Schaffner won the Best Movie Academy Award in 1970. Also this year, the Academy Award for Best Actor went to George C. Scott for his role in 'Patton' (refused) and the Best Actress Award went to Glenda Jackson for her role in 'Women in Love'. |
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