We love 1970

The grave of Karl Marx was vandalised by anti-Germanic racists at Highgate in London.

English band Black Sabbath released their self titled debut album in the U.K., credited as the first major album in the heavy metal genre.

The importation of pets was banned after an outbreak of rabies in Newmarket, Suffolk.

Dr Ian Paisley entered the Parliament of Northern Ireland after winning the Bannside By-election.

Bobby Moore, captain of the England national football team, was arrested and released on bail in Bogota, Colombia, on suspicion of stealing a bracelet in the Bogotá Bracelet incident.

Harold Wilson was hit in the face with an egg thrown by a Young Conservative demonstrator.

The British Commonwealth Games were held in Edinburgh.

Police battled with black rioters in Notting Hill, London.

American rock star Jimi Hendrix, 27, died in London from a suspected drug-induced heart attack.

British Petroleum discovered a large oil field in the North Sea.

The ten shilling note ceased to be legal tender.

The Beatles split up after 10 years.