Friday October 17, 1969: on this day

October 17, 1969 was the 290th day of the year 1969, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 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 October 17, 1969, who was born and died on October 17, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 1969, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Can't Get Next To You by The Temptations), movies (e.g. The Secret of Santa Vittoria, directed by Stanley Kramer), TV series (e.g. Monty Python'S Flying Circus) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 17th, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

Table of contents

calendar

What day of the week was October 17, 1969?


October 17, 1969 was a Friday and it was the 290th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1969 can also be written as 10/17/1969 in the US and as 17/10/1969 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 1969 in October 1969 calendar

history

October 17, 1969: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 17, 1969:

  • Soyuz 7 returns to earth.
  • New york nets move from comack to island garden, hempstead new york.
  • The caravaggio painting nativity with st. francis and st. lawrence is stolen from the oratory of saint lawrence in palermo.

LIFE Magazine

zodiac

October 17, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


 zodiac sign

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

Discover the personality of October born.

Unlock the Mysteries of October 17, 1969! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now

October 17, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Rooster personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on October 17th, 1969 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

see horoscope and birth chart for October 17, 1969
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
zodiac

October 17, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

47%

The moon phase on October 17, 1969 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 02:09 pm and setting at 11:05 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 25, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Oct 25, 1969.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!

Your place in the Universe on October 17, 1969

star banner

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Get your map!
birthday

Who was born on October 17, 1969?


Famous people born on October 17, 1969:

  • Wood Harris
    Wood Harris

    American producer and actor.

  • Ernie Els

    Ernie els is a south african professional golfer known for his smooth swing and success in major championships.

  • Joe Courtney

    American basketball player: forward.

  • Rick Mercer

    Canadian comedian, tv personality, political satirist, and author.

  • Jesús Ángel García

    Spanish racewalker.

  • Wyclef Jean

    Haitian rapper and member of the fugees with his friend prasmichel (born 19 oct 1972, new-york).

  • Nancy Sullivan

    Tv actress.

  • Theodore Ernest Els

    Johannesburg, south africa -- pga golfer (1994 us open).

  • Alfred Pupunu

    Nfl tight end (sd chargers).

  • Øyvind Mellemstrand
  • Elina Vettenranta
  • Barrie Bates
  • Thoralf Heimdal
  • Cecilia Dazzi
  • Mladen Dodić

Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Felicity Jones
    Felicity Jones

    Felicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...

  • Wyclef Jean
    Wyclef Jean

    Wyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.

  • Montgomery Clift
    Montgomery Clift

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.

  • Rob Marshall
    Rob Marshall

    American choreographer and director producer.

  • Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder

    Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.

  • Evel Knievel
    Evel Knievel

    American daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.

  • Mike Judge
    Mike Judge

    American voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.

  • Jean Arthur
    Jean Arthur

    American singer and actress (d. 1991).

See more famous people and celebrities born on October 17th

birthday

October 17, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 54 years 6 months old,

or 654 months and 2 days old,

or 2844 weeks

or 19908 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 17, 1969?

There are 181 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 17, 1969.

RIP

October 17, 1969: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on October 17th?

Famous deaths on October 17th:

  • Danièle Delorme
    Danièle Delorme

    French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.

  • Teresa Brewer
    Teresa Brewer

    American jazz and pop singer (born 1931).

  • Levi Stubbs
    Levi Stubbs

    American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).

  • Joan Hickson
    Joan Hickson

    British actress (born in 1906).

  • John Stuart
    John Stuart

    Actor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).

  • Anne Crawford
    Anne Crawford

    Actress from israel-english (d. 1956).

  • Nathanyl Chopin

    Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.

  • Elijah Cummings

    Elijah Cummings was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S.

  • Chadric Chopin

    Chadric Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era, known for his innovative and expressive piano compositions.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 17th

holidays

October 17, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 17, 1969:

  • United States - Black Poetry Day
  • UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
  • French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
vinyl songs

October 17, 1969: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 17, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 13th and October 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 17, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1969 was I Can't Get Next To You by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 17, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 17, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Can't Get Next To You
  2. - Hot Fun In The Summertime
  3. - Sugar, Sugar
  4. - Jean
  5. - Little Woman

October 17, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1969 was I'll Never Fall In Love Again by Bobbie Gentry, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 17, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 17, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'll Never Fall In Love Again
  2. - Je T'Aime... Moi Non Plus
  3. - I'm Gonna Make You Mine
  4. - Sugar Sugar
  5. - Bad Moon Rising

October 17, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 1969 was I Can't Get Next To You by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 17, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 17, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Can't Get Next To You
  2. - That's The Way Love Is
  3. - Hot Fun In The Summertime
  4. - What's The Use Of Breaking Up
  5. - Oh What A Night

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was October 17, 1969 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club

October 17, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 17, 1969 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Secret of Santa Vittoria

The Secret of Santa Vittoria

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Stanley Kramer

Starring: Anthony Quinn, Anna Magnani, Virna Lisi, Hardy Krüger

Pippi Goes on Board

Pippi Goes on Board

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Olle Hellbom

Starring: Inger Nilsson, Maria Persson, Pär Sundberg, Margot Trooger

Downhill Racer

Downhill Racer

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Michael Ritchie

Starring: Robert Redford, Gene Hackman, Camilla Sparv, Karl Michael Vogler

Moon Zero Two

Moon Zero Two

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Roy Ward Baker

Starring: James Olson, Catherine Schell, Warren Mitchell, Adrienne Corri

Paint Your Wagon

Paint Your Wagon

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Joshua Logan

Starring: Lee Marvin, Clint Eastwood, Jean Seberg, Harve Presnell

Country: United States of America

October 17, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Monty Python's Flying Circus

Monty Python's Flying Circus

Release year: 1969

Written by:

Starring: Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Here Comes the Grump

Here Comes the Grump

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Grant Simmons

The Young Lawyers

The Young Lawyers

Release year: 1969

Country: United States of America

October 17, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 17, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

My Life And Prophecies by Jeane Dixon

My Life And Prophecies

By:

Jeane Dixon, the world-famous Jeane Dixon, tells her story in her own words for the first time. She shares her vision for the future. Since 1965 Mrs.

Between Parent & Teenager by Haim G. Ginott

Between Parent & Teenager

By:

To have a peaceful and meaningful relationship between parent and teen, you must let go. As parents, we need to be there for our children. Teenagers do not need us.

The Making Of The President 1968 by Theodore H. White

The Making Of The President 1968

By:

White combines a novelist's flair for dramatization with a historian's sense to significance with a synthesizing ability that grabs the reader by his lapels."

The Love Machine by Jacqueline Susann

The Love Machine

By:

This novel is set in a time where steak, vodka, and Benzedrine were staples of a healthy diet. Robin Stone is the "love machine", a TV-network king around whom women flock.

My Life With Jacqueline Kennedy by Mary Barelli Gallagher

My Life With Jacqueline Kennedy

By:

Mary Gallagher is the Author and has been Jacqueline Kennedy's personal secretary for eighteen years. She is uniquely placed to see the real woman underneath the mythical Jacqueline Kennedy.

October 17, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 17, 1969 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Space Travel

Space Travel

Platform: Multics, GECOS, PDP-7

Genre: Simulation game

history

Who was the US President on October 17, 1969?

On October 17, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1969?

On October 17, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 17, 1969?

On October 17, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.

history

What is special about October 17th?

October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of October. 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 October 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),

Find out more about October 17th

history

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

Do you remember 1969? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to

history

What was the calendar for October 1969?

October 1969 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

Discover how October 1969 calendar looked like.

Friday October 17, 1969