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December 17, 1969 was the 351st day of the year 1969, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is December 17, 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 December 17, 1969, who was born and died on December 17, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 17, 1969, which were the most popular songs (ex. Leaving on A Jet Plane by Peter, Paul and Mary), movies (e.g. The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes, directed by Robert Butler), TV series (e.g. Manhunt) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 17th, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 17, 1969?
- December 17, 1969: What happened on that day?
- December 17, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 17, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 17, 1969?
- December 17, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 17, 1969: What famous people died on that day?
- December 17, 1969: Number 1 song on that day
- December 17, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 17, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 17, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 17, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 17, 1969?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1969?
- Who was the Pope on December 17, 1969?
What day of the week was December 17, 1969?
December 17, 1969 was a Wednesday and it was the 351st day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 17, 1969 can also be written as 12/17/1969 in the US and as 17/12/1969 in UK and Europe.
December 17, 1969: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 17, 1969:
- 50m tv viewers saw singer tiny tim marry miss vicky, on tonight show
- Usaf closes project blue book, concluding no evidence of extraterrestrial spaceships behind thousands of ufo sightings
- Project blue book: the united states air force closes its study of ufos, stating that sightings are generated as a result of ''a mild form of mass hysteria, individuals who fabricate such reports to perpetrate a hoax or seek publicity, psychopathological persons, and misidentification of various conventional objects.''
- The salt i talks begin.
- Project blue book: the united states air force closes its study of ufos.
December 17, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 17, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 17th, 1969 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 17, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 17, 1969 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 December 17, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 12:37 pm and setting at 02:14 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 23, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Dec 23, 1969.
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Who was born on December 17, 1969?
Famous people born on December 17, 1969:
![Chuck Liddell]()
Chuck LiddellAmerican mixed martial artist.
- Inna Lasovskaya
Russian triple jumper.
- Laurie Holden
American actress and model.
- Mick Quinn
Supergrass is an english producer and guitarist (singer-songwriter).
- Dean Wilson in Kaneohe
Hawaii, usa; golfer (1991 western athletic).
- Michael V
Filipino comedian, actor, voice artist, director, composer and singer.
- Chris Mason
English darts player and sportscaster.
- Lei Jun
Businessman.
- Adam Riess
Scientist.
- Scott Player
Wlaf punter (frankfurt galaxy).
- Rob Maas
Dutch soccer player (feyenoord).
- Marc Davis in Oceanside
California, usa; 3k steeplechase runner (goodwill-gold-1994).
- Marty Carter
Nfl safety (chicago bears).
- Laurent Guyot
Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:
![Milla Jovovich]()
Milla JovovichShe is a ukrainian actress and model.
![John Abraham]()
John AbrahamIndian actor and producer.
![Sarah Paulson]()
Sarah PaulsonAmerican actress on stage, film, and television.
![Giovanni Ribisi]()
Giovanni RibisiAmerican actor and producer.
![Katheryn Winnick]()
Katheryn WinnickTv actress.
![Bill Pullman]()
Bill PullmanVersatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.
![Mike Mills]()
Mike MillsAmerican musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.
![Laurie Holden]()
Laurie HoldenAmerican-canadian producer and actress.
![Eugene Levy]()
Eugene LevyHamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).
![André Claveau]()
André ClaveauFrench actor and singer (d. 2003).
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December 17, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 54 years 4 months old,
or 652 months and 9 days old,
or 2836 weeks and 2 days old,
or 19854 days old,
if you were born on December 17, 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 December 17, 1969?
There are 235 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1969?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 17, 1969.
December 17, 1969: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 17, 1969:
- Dorothy Draper
British physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
- Arturo da Costa e Silva
At 67, president of brazil (1967-1969), dies.
What famous deaths happened on December 17th?
Famous deaths on December 17th:
![Jennifer Jones]()
Jennifer JonesAmerican actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.
![Dana Andrews]()
Dana AndrewsAmerican actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.
![Thomas Mitchell]()
Thomas MitchellAmerican actor (b. 1892).
![Janet Margolin]()
Janet MargolinAmerican actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.
- Kelvin Klein
Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.
- Kiala Nzinga
Kiala Nzinga was a 17th-century queen of the Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms in present-day Angola, known for her resistance against Portuguese...
- Dniya Bouazizi
Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.
- Leonidus Kogan
Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.
- Marguerite Yourcenar
Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.
- Luay al-Atassi
Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.
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December 17, 1969: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 17, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 15th and December 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 17, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1969 was Leaving on A Jet Plane by Peter, Paul and Mary, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
December 17, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 17, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Peter, Paul and Mary - Leaving on A Jet Plane
- Diana Ross and the Supremes - Someday We'll Be Together
- Creedence Clearwater Revival - Down On The Corner
- Steam - Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye
- B.J. Thomas - Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head
December 17, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 1969 was Two Little Boys by Rolf Harris, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
December 17, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 17, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rolf Harris - Two Little Boys
- Archies - Sugar Sugar
- Kenny Rogers & The First Edition - Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town
- Stevie Wonder - Yester-Me Yester-You Yesterday
- Blue Mink - Melting Pot
December 17, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 1969 was Someday We'll Be Together by Diana Ross & The Supremes, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
December 17, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 17, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Diana Ross & The Supremes - Someday We'll Be Together
- Jackson 5 - I Want You Back
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - Friendship Train
- Jr. Walker & The All Stars - These Eyes
- James Brown - Ain't It Funky Now (Part 1)
December 17, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 17, 1969 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Robert Butler
Starring: Kurt Russell, Cesar Romero, Joe Flynn, William Schallert
The Red Tent
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Mikhail Kalatozov
Starring: Sean Connery, Peter Finch, Mario Adorf, Luigi Vannucchi
Anne of the Thousand Days
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Charles Jarrott
Starring: Richard Burton, Geneviève Bujold, Irene Papas, Anthony Quayle
Country: United States of America
Burn!
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Gillo Pontecorvo
Starring: Marlon Brando, Evaristo Márquez, Renato Salvatori, Dana Ghia
Country: United States of America
Cactus Flower
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Gene Saks
Starring: Walter Matthau, Ingrid Bergman, Goldie Hawn, Jack Weston
Country: United States of America
December 17, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 17, 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:
Manhunt
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Greg Barker
Atakku no. 1
Release year: 1969
Monty Python's Flying Circus
Release year: 1969
Written by: Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, John Cleese
Starring: Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
December 17, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 17, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Fire From Heaven
By: Mary Renault
"Written with her usual enthusiasm and imagination...Mary Renault is a great talent." -The New York Times Book ReviewAlexander was born with beauty, strength and determination. But his boyhood sharpened those talents.
The Graham Kerr Cookbook
By: Graham Kerr
284 pages - Illustrated by 292 how-to photographs and 16 pages in color - Kerr’s television programs are captured in a book.
Present At The Creation
By: Dean Acheson
Dean Acheson presents a detailed portrait of many world leaders and analyzes the process of policy making, the necessity to make a decision and the role of power in matters of state.
Mary Queen Of Scots
By: Antonia Fraser
Marie Antoinette author Her royal birth secured her claim to the thrones in two countries; her marriage with the young French dauphin promised a third glory crown.
In This House Of Brede
By: Rumer Godden
"A novel of sensitive dedication." --The Atlantic Monthly.Rumer Godden focuses precisely on the theme of religious life. . . as 'the heart and holiness of God'
December 17, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 17, 1969 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Space Travel
Who was the US President on December 17, 1969?
On December 17, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1969?
On December 17, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 17, 1969?
On December 17, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 17th?
December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of December. 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 December 17th, such as:
- 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
- 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
- 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.
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 December 1969?
December 1969 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
