Historical eventSeptember 51970

1970 Italian Grand Prix

During the practice session of the Italian Grand Prix at Monza Circuit, Jochen Rindt was killed and subsequently became motor racing's only posthumous world champion.

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When
Saturday, September 5 197056 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1970s
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Dates: From 1970.

What happened

During the practice session of the Italian Grand Prix at Monza Circuit, Jochen Rindt was killed and subsequently became motor racing's only posthumous world champion.

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When did 1970 Italian Grand Prix happen?

September 5 1970 — 56 years ago, on a Saturday.

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