Miss America 1970, the 43rd Miss America pageant, was held at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey on September 6, 1969. First runner-up Kathy Baumann became an actress, guest-starring in several television series, including a featured role in the January 5, 1974 episode of M*A*S*H. Second runner-up Susan Anton also became a successful actress and singer.