1970

The following events occurred in the year 1970:

Events

 * The First Wizarding War against Lord Voldemort and his followers the Death Eaters begins.
 * The Whomping Willow is planted and the Shrieking Shack is built to accommodate Remus Lupin's lycantrophy.

Births

 * 1970: Myron Wagtail
 * 29 November: Bill Weasley to Arthur and Molly Weasley
 * Eldred Worple

Behind the scenes

 * Rupert Degas, a British actor who provided the voice of Lord Voldemort and Rubeus Hagrid in the video game adaptation of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 is born on 17th August.