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March 16, 1969 was the 75th day of the year 1969, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is March 16, 1969 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on March 16, 1969, who was born and died on March 16, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 16, 1969, which were the most popular songs (ex. Dizzy by Tommy Roe), movies (e.g. Support Your Local Sheriff!, directed by Burt Kennedy), TV series (e.g. Two In Clover) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 16th, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 16, 1969?
- March 16, 1969: What happened on that day?
- March 16, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 16, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 16, 1969?
- March 16, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- March 16, 1969: What famous people died on that day?
- March 16, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- March 16, 1969: Number 1 song on that day
- March 16, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 16, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 16, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- March 16, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 16, 1969?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 16, 1969?
- Who was the Pope on March 16, 1969?
What day of the week was March 16, 1969?
March 16, 1969 was a Sunday and it was the 75th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 16, 1969 can also be written as 3/16/1969 in the US and as 16/3/1969 in UK and Europe.
March 16, 1969: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 16, 1969:
- 1776 opens at 46th st. theater nyc for 1217 performances
- Boston bruins scores a nhl record eight goals in one period.
- Peter stone and sherman edward's 1776 premieres at 46th steet theater in new york city for 1217 performances.
- A viasa mcdonnell douglas dc-9 crashes in maracaibo, venezuela, killing 155.[15]
March 16, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 16th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.
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March 16, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 16, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on March 16th, 1969 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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March 16, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 16, 1969 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 16, 1969 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on March 16, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:29 am and setting at 05:42 pm.
The previous full moon was on Mar 04, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Apr 02, 1969.
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Who was born on March 16, 1969?
Famous people born on March 16, 1969:
![Judah Friedlander]()
Judah FriedlanderAmerican actor and comedian.
![Monica Dolan]()
Monica DolanMonica dolan is a british actress known for her work in film, television, and theater.
- Tonhi Terenzi
Italian fencing master who won a bronze medal in team sabres with tarantino and caserta at the atlanta olympics 7/24/1996.
- Lei Jun
Chinese table tennis player who won multiple championships in the 1990s.
- Evangelos Koronios
Greek basketball player and coach.
- Alina Ivanova
Russian athlete.
- Ottis Gibson
Barbadian cricketer and coach.
- Kim Raver
Actress.
- Markus Lanz
Lanz is a german television presenter.
- Pat Harlow NFL tackle (New England Patriots
Oakland raiders).
- Steve Israel NFL cornerback (San Francisco 49ers
New england patriots).
- Sejad Halilović
- Juan Hernández Sierra
- Harold Sakuishi
- Lucia Goracci
Whose famous birthday is on March 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 16th:
![Isabelle Huppert]()
Isabelle HuppertFrench actress, stage, tv and film.
![Alexandra Daddario]()
Alexandra DaddarioAlexandra daddario is a prominent american actress known for her roles in tv shows such as 'true detective' and movies like 'baywatch'.
![Andrew Jackson]()
Andrew JacksonAndrew jackson was the 7th president of the united states and is mostly known for his role in the expansion of american territory and his...
![Lauren Graham]()
Lauren GrahamLauren Graham is an American actress, best known for her roles in the television series 'Gilmore Girls' and 'Parenthood'.
![Victor Garber]()
Victor GarberVictor garber is a canadian actor known for his roles in titanic, alias, and legally blonde.
![Jerry Lewis]()
Jerry LewisAmerican comedian, writer, actor and producer.
![Erik Estrada]()
Erik EstradaErik estrada is a tv actor best known for his role as officer frank poncherello in the television series chips.
![Bernardo Bertolucci]()
Bernardo BertolucciHe was an italian director and one of the most successful of his generation.
![Karlheinz Böhm]()
Karlheinz BöhmGerman-austrian actor (d. 2014.
![Jerome Flynn]()
Jerome FlynnEnglish singer and actor.
March 16, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 55 years 1 month old,
or 661 months and 3 days old,
or 2874 weeks and 5 days old,
or 20123 days old,
if you were born on March 16, 1969.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 16, 1969?
There are 331 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 16th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 16, 1969?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on March 16, 1969.
March 16, 1969: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 16, 1969:
- Judy Garland
American singer and actor known for his distinctive baritone voice.
- Violet Walton
Pioneering African American golfer who won numerous championships in the early 20th century.
- Giuliano Taccola
- Néstor Chávez
What famous deaths happened on March 16th?
Famous deaths on March 16th:
![Bebe Daniels]()
Bebe DanielsAmerican actress who was awarded the medal of freedom, the highest civilian u.s.
![Arthur Godfrey]()
Arthur GodfreyAmerican entertainer.
![June Collyer]()
June CollyerActress (june–stu erwin show), dies at 60.
![Frank Thornton]()
Frank ThorntonEnglish actor (d. 2013).
- Vernestine Cook
Renowned chemist known for her contributions to organic chemistry.
- Abrey Beardsley
Renowned English illustrator known for his distinctive Art Nouveau style.
- Paul Kohner
Renowned film producer known for his work in Hollywood.
- Linas Marcinkevicius
Renowned Lithuanian poet known for his impactful works.
- Lidiya Ginzburg
Renowned Russian literary scholar and critic.
- Mabeline Coleman
Renowned chemist known for her work in organic chemistry.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 16th
March 16, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on March 16, 1969:
- St. Urho's Day - the fictional patron saint of Finnish immigrants to the US, created by Richard Mattson in 1956
- Latvia - The controversial Latvia Legions are celebrated in Latvia, where about 140,000 men joined the Waffen SS National Legions during World War II, trying to defend Latvia. Since February 23, 2000, this day is no longer an official celebration day.
- The first day of the Bacchanalia in ancient Rome
Saints celebrated on March 16, 1969:
- Saint Heribert of Cologne (died 1021)
- Saint Eusebia (+680)
- Saint Benedicta (+1260)
- Saint Agapitus
March 16, 1969: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 16, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 10th and March 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 16, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 16, 1969 was Dizzy by Tommy Roe, according to the music chart for the week March 10th and March 16th.
March 16, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 16, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 10th and March 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tommy Roe - Dizzy
- Creedence Clearwater Revival - Proud Mary
- Sly & the Family Stone - Everyday People
- The Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup
- Classics IV - Traces
March 16, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 16, 1969 was Where Do You Go To (My Lovely) by Peter Sarstedt, according to the music chart for the week March 10th and March 16th.
March 16, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 16, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 10th and March 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Peter Sarstedt - Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)
- Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
- Dean Martin - Gentle On My Mind
- Cilla Black - Surround Yourself With Sorrow
- Engelbert Humperdinck - The Way It Used To Be
March 16, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 16, 1969 was Give It Up Or Turnit A Loose by James Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 10th and March 16th.
March 16, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 16, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 10th and March 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- James Brown - Give It Up Or Turnit A Loose
- The Temptations - Run Away Child, Running Wild
- David Ruffin - My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)
- Betty Everett - There'll Come A Time
- Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Baby, Baby Don't Cry
March 16, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 16, 1969 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Support Your Local Sheriff!
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Burt Kennedy
Starring: James Garner, Joan Hackett, Walter Brennan, Harry Morgan
Country: United States of America
Run Wild, Run Free
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Richard C. Sarafian
Starring: John Mills, Gordon Jackson, Sylvia Syms, Mark Lester
The Illustrated Man
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Jack Smight
Starring: Rod Steiger, Claire Bloom, Robert Drivas, Don Dubbins
100 Rifles
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Tom Gries
Starring: Jim Brown, Raquel Welch, Burt Reynolds, Fernando Lamas
Before Winter Comes
Release year: 1969
Directed by: J. Lee Thompson
Starring: David Niven, Topol, Anna Karina, John Hurt
March 16, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 16, 1969 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Two in Clover
Release year: 1969
Then Came Bronson
Release year: 1969
Written by: Denne Bart Petitclerc
Starring: Michael Parks
Country: United States of America
March 16, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 16, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Force 10 From Navarone
By: Alistair MacLean
The thrilling sequel to Alistair MacLean’s World War II adventure masterpiece, The Guns of Navarone. The Guns of Navarone is now reissued with a new cover design.
The Hurricane Years
By: Cameron Hawley
Cameron Hawley's The Hurricane Years, 1968, 1st edition. Published by Little, Brown & Company. Hardcover, 567 pages, with dust jacket.
The Salzburg Connection
By: Helen MacInnes
He requested the dispatch of two operatives with proper training to Salzburg. Extreme measures may be necessary. In 1945, their thousand-year-old empire was falling around them, and the Allies on the heels. The Nazis hidden a sealed chest in dark …
The Day Kennedy Was Shot
By: Jim Bishop
The Day Kennedy Was Shot is a minute-by-minute narrative account about President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. It captures the drama, mystery, action and excitement that took place on November 22, 1963. Author
The Vines Of Yarrabee
By: Dorothy Eden
For four consecutive months, Dorothy Eden's romantic story about Australia colonization has been a New York Times bestseller. It tells the amazing story of a man and woman who carve.
March 16, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on March 16, 1969 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Space Travel
Who was the US President on March 16, 1969?
On March 16, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 16, 1969?
On March 16, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on March 16, 1969?
On March 16, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about March 16th?
March 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of March. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on March 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Eight people are killed and 15,000 left homeless by a fire in a nigerian refugee camp. these are refugees from ongoing conflict with boko haram.
- 2018 - 2017-18 north korea crisis, 2018 inter-korean summit, north korea-south korea relations: south korea states they want to have high-level talks before the summit. (reuters)south korea-united states relations: south korea and the united states have announced that the foal eagle military drills and key resolve will be reduced and shortened.
- 2017 - Piratery off somalia's coast: the somali pirates who hijacked the aris 13 (a united arab emirates-owned oil tanker), released it without condition.
What happened in 1969?
1969 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Johnny Cash Show, debuts on ABC-TV
- 101st Belmont: Braulio Baeza aboard Arts and Letters wins in 2:28.8
- Tommy James and Shondells release Crystal Blue Persuasion
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What was the calendar for March 1969?
March 1969 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
