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  • Georgia, U.S.
    Tuesday Nov 3, 1970
    Jimmy Carter

    1970 Georgia Gubernatorial Election

    Georgia, U.S.
    Tuesday Nov 3, 1970

    The 1970 Georgia gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1970. It was marked by the election as Governor of Georgia of the relatively little-known former state Senator Jimmy Carter after a hard battle in the Democratic primary. This election is notable because Carter, often regarded as one of the New South Governors, later ran for President in 1976 on his gubernatorial record and won.




  • California, U.S.
    Tuesday Nov 3, 1970
    Ronald Reagan

    Second Term as a Governor

    California, U.S.
    Tuesday Nov 3, 1970

    An unsuccessful attempt to recall Reagan in 1968, Reagan was re-elected in 1970, defeating "Big Daddy" Jesse M. Unruh on November 3 with 52.85% of the vote. He chose not to seek a third term in the following election cycle.




  • Colombey-les-Deux-Églises, France
    Monday Nov 9, 1970
    Charles de Gaulle

    Charles de Gaulle died

    Colombey-les-Deux-Églises, France
    Monday Nov 9, 1970

    On 9 November 1970, less than two weeks short of what would have been his 80th birthday.




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