June 1970

Thursday 04:

Tonga gains independence from the United Kingdom.

Friday 05:

Chile becomes a member of the Berne Convention copyright treaty.

Thursday 11:

After being appointed on May 15, Anna Mae Hays and Elizabeth P. Hoisington officially receive their ranks as U.S. Army Generals, becoming the first females to do so.

Saturday 13:

"The Long and Winding Road" becomes the Beatles' last Number 1 song.

Friday 19:

Signature of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)