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January 17, 1969 was the 17th day of the year 1969, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.
Is January 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 January 17, 1969, who was born and died on January 17, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 1969, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye), movies (e.g. The Swimming Pool, directed by Jacques Deray), TV series (e.g. Hilfe, Wir Bauen) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 17th, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 17, 1969?
- January 17, 1969: What happened on that day?
- January 17, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 17, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 17, 1969?
- January 17, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 17, 1969: What famous people died on that day?
- January 17, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 17, 1969: Number 1 song on that day
- January 17, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 17, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 17, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 17, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 17, 1969?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1969?
- Who was the Pope on January 17, 1969?
What day of the week was January 17, 1969?
January 17, 1969 was a Friday and it was the 17th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 17, 1969 can also be written as 1/17/1969 in the US and as 17/1/1969 in UK and Europe.
January 17, 1969: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 17, 1969:
- Beatles release yellow submarine album in the uk
- Soyuz 5 lands
- United states attorney general ramsey clark charges ibm with unlawful monopolization of the computer industry, and requests the federal courts break it up.
- Debut album of rock music group led zeppelin is released in the us.
- Black panther party members bunchy carter and john huggins are killed during a meeting in campbell hall on the campus of ucla.
January 17, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 17, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on January 17th, 1969 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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January 17, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 17, 1969 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 07:12 am and setting at 05:30 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jan 03, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Feb 02, 1969.
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Who was born on January 17, 1969?
Famous people born on January 17, 1969:
![Naveen Andrews]()
Naveen AndrewsNaveen andrews is a british actor known for his role as sayid jarrah on the tv series lost.
- Tiësto
Tiësto is a dutch dj and record producer known for pioneering the trance and electronic dance music genres.
- Lukas Moodysson
Swedish screenwriter and author.
- Kody Brown
Known for being the patriarch on the reality TV show 'Sister Wives.
- Tijs Verwest
(dj tiesto) dutch dj.
- Tiest Tiesto
Musician.
- James Waterston
- Nigel Lindsay
- Robert Kościuk
- Andrea Giocondi
- Silvio d'Ascia
- Sergio Barbero
- Darío Franco
- David Ebershoff
Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:
![Michelle Obama]()
Michelle ObamaBarack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.
![James Earl Jones]()
James Earl JonesJames earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...
![Jim Carrey]()
Jim CarreyVersatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.
![Eartha Kitt]()
Eartha KittEartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...
![Françoise Hardy]()
Françoise HardyFrench actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.
![Shabba Ranks]()
Shabba RanksShabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
![Zooey Deschanel]()
Zooey DeschanelAmerican singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.
![Betty White]()
Betty WhiteAmerican actress.
![Sylvie Testud]()
Sylvie TestudFrench actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.
January 17, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 55 years 3 months old,
or 663 months and 8 days old,
or 2883 weeks and 6 days old,
or 20187 days old,
if you were born on January 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 January 17, 1969?
There are 267 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1969?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 17, 1969.
January 17, 1969: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 17, 1969:
- Grazyna Bacewicz
Composer dies at 59.
- Augusto Colombo
What famous deaths happened on January 17th?
Famous deaths on January 17th:
![Virginia Mayo]()
Virginia MayoAn American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.
![Richard Crenna]()
Richard CrennaAmerican actor.
![Evelyn Nesbit]()
Evelyn NesbitEvelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.
![Barbara Britton]()
Barbara BrittonActress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.
![Derek Fowlds]()
Derek FowldsBritish actor (b.1937).
![Suchitra Sen]()
Suchitra SenActress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.
![Faten Hamama]()
Faten HamamaEgyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).
- Wana Lumumba
Wana Lumumba was a Congolese independence leader and the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Barbara Jordan
Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.
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January 17, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 17, 1969:
- Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
- Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
January 17, 1969: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 17, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 13th and January 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 17, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1969 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.
January 17, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 17, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 13th and January 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
- Diana Ross and the Supremes - I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
- Young-Holt Unlimited - Soulful Strut
- Tommy James and the Shondells - Crimson And Clover
- B.J. Thomas - Hooked On A Feeling
January 17, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 1969 was Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da by Marmalade, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.
January 17, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 17, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 13th and January 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Marmalade - Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da
- Fleetwood Mac - Albatross
- The Scaffold - Lily The Pink
- The Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup
- Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life
January 17, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 1969 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.
January 17, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 17, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 13th and January 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
- Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life
- Clarence Carter - Too Weak To Fight
- Tyrone Davis - Can I Change My Mind
- Diana Ross And The Supremes & The Temptations - I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
January 17, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 17, 1969 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Swimming Pool
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Jacques Deray
Starring: Alain Delon, Romy Schneider, Maurice Ronet, Jane Birkin
Country: United States of America
Samurai Banners
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Hiroshi Inagaki
Starring: Toshirô Mifune, Yoshiko Sakuma, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Yûjirô Ishihara
More Dead Than Alive
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Robert Sparr
Starring: Clint Walker, Vincent Price, Anne Francis, Paul Hampton
Commandos
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Armando Crispino
Starring: Marilù Tolo, Lee Van Cleef, Giampiero Albertini, Giacomo Piperno, Ivano Staccioli, Romano Puppo, Joachim Fuchsberger, Jack Kelly
Country: Italy
Killer Adios
Release year: 1968
Directed by: Primo Zeglio
Starring: Rosalba Neri, Marisa Solinas, Peter Lee Lawrence, Paola Barbara, Eduardo Fajardo, José Jaspe, Armando Calvo, Victor Israel
Country: Italy
January 17, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 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:
Hilfe, wir bauen
Release year: 1968
January 17, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 17, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Small Town in Germany
By: John le Carre
The New York Times bestseller Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, and The Spy Who Came In from the Cold, comes Tom Hiddleston. John le Carre's latest novel, A Legacy of Spies is now available.
The Rich And The Super-Rich
By: Ferdinand Lundberg
A book that told the story about the lords and glittering clans of wealth was published thirty years ago.
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 …
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 Beastly Beatitudes Of Balthazar B.
By: J.P. Donleavy
The New York Times Book Review called The Beauty of Balthazar by J. P. Donleavy's comical, bittersweet story of a young man's existential odyssey "a triumphant piece"
January 17, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 17, 1969 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Space Travel
Who was the US President on January 17, 1969?
On January 17, 1969 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1969?
On January 17, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 17, 1969?
On January 17, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about January 17th?
January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of January. 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 January 17th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
- 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
- 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.
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 January 1969?
January 1969 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.
