Wednesday May 21, 1969: on this day

May 21, 1969 was the 141st day of the year 1969, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 21, 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 May 21, 1969, who was born and died on May 21, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 21, 1969, which were the most popular songs (ex. Get Back by The Beatles), movies (e.g. The Italian Job, directed by Peter Collinson), TV series (e.g. The Liberace Show) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 21st, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 21, 1969?


May 21, 1969 was a Wednesday and it was the 141st day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 1969 can also be written as 5/21/1969 in the US and as 21/5/1969 in UK and Europe.

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May 21, 1969: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 21, 1969:

  • After 9,015 at bats hank aaron is lifted for a pinch hitter, mike lum, who doubled in a 15-3 victory over the new york mets.
  • Slovan bratislava wins 9th europe cup ii in basel, switzerland.
  • Civil unrest in rosario, argentina, known as rosariazo, following the death of a 15-year-old student.

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May 21, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 21, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 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.

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Discover the planets positions on May 21st, 1969 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 21, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 21, 1969 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 May 21, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 09:28 am and setting at 12:56 am.

The previous full moon was on May 02, 1969 while the next full moon would come on May 31, 1969.

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Who was born on May 21, 1969?


Famous people born on May 21, 1969:

  • David Fitzpatrick

    Renowned poet with a unique style.

  • Éric Ruf

    Éric ruf is a french actor and director known for his work at the comédie-française.

  • Brian Statham

    Rhodesian born english footballer and manager.

  • Masayo Kurata

    Japanese voice actress and singer.

  • George LeMieux

    American politician and lawyer.

  • Georgiy Gongadze

    Director and journalist from georgian ukraine (d. 2000).

  • Pierluigi Brivio

    Italian footballer.

  • Reid Simpson in Flin Flon

    Manitoba, canada; nhl left-wing (new jersey devils).

  • Jon Meacham

    Editor.

  • Todd Hays
  • Allen Tankard
  • Linda Celani
  • Bart Michiels
  • Lee Nogan

Whose famous birthday is on May 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 21st:

  • Raymond Burr
    Raymond Burr

    Raymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.

  • Tom Daley
    Tom Daley

    Tom daley is an english diver and olympian known for his success in the sport, including winning multiple medals at the olympic games.

  • Nick Cassavetes
    Nick Cassavetes

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Fats Waller
    Fats Waller

    American musician (born 1904).

  • Kay Kendall
    Kay Kendall

    British actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.

  • Mutya Buena
    Mutya Buena

    English singer-songwriter (sugababes, mutya keisha siobhan).

  • Al Franken
    Al Franken

    He is an american comedian, writer, and us senator.

  • Fairuza Balk
    Fairuza Balk

    Fairuza balk is an american actress known for her roles in the craft and gas food lodging.

  • Judge Reinhold
    Judge Reinhold

    Judge reinhold is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as beverly hills cop and the santa clause.

  • Eduardo Verástegui
    Eduardo Verástegui

    Eduardo verástegui is a mexican actor, singer, and producer known for his roles in films such as bella and chasing papi.

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May 21, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 54 years 11 months old,

or 659 months and 4 days old,

or 2866 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20063 days old,

if you were born on May 21, 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 May 21, 1969?

There are 26 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 21, 1969.

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May 21, 1969: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 21, 1969:

  • Kamil Ocak
  • William Bakewell
  • Luigi Cova
  • Enrico Ferdinando d'Asburgo-Lorena
  • Enzo Pensotti
  • Simon Vratsian

What famous deaths happened on May 21st?

Famous deaths on May 21st:

  • John Garfield
    John Garfield

    American actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.

  • John Gielgud
    John Gielgud

    English actor, director, and producer (d. 2000).

  • Vaughn Monroe
    Vaughn Monroe

    American musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.

  • Andrea Leeds
    Andrea Leeds

    Actress (stage door and earthbound), dies at 70 from cancer.

  • Seville

    Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.

  • Jane Addams

    American feminist and social worker.

  • Dovey Roundtree

    Trailblazing African American civil rights activist and lawyer.

  • Tyronza Cornelius

    Renowned author known for their impactful storytelling.

  • Dovey Johnson Roundtree

    Pioneering African American civil rights activist and attorney.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 21st

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May 21, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 21, 1969:

  • Equals-to-the-Apostles
  • Dia de la Afrocolombianidad marks the abolition of slavery in Colombia.
  • Navy Day (Dfa de las Glorias Navales) in Chile.

Observances on May 21, 1969:

  • International Tea Day
  • World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

Saints celebrated on May 21, 1969:

  • Saint Constantine the Great
  • Saints Constantine and Helena
  • Saint Mireille
  • Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
  • Saint Goderik
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May 21, 1969: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 21, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 19th and May 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 21, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1969 was Get Back by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

May 21, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 21, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Get Back
  2. - Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)
  3. - Love (Can Make You Happy)
  4. - Hair
  5. - Oh Happy Day

May 21, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 1969 was Get Back by Beatles With Billy Preston, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

May 21, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 21, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Get Back
  2. - My Sentimental Friend
  3. - Goodbye
  4. - Man Of The World
  5. - Come Back And Shake Me

May 21, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 1969 was The Chokin' Kind by Joe Simon, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

May 21, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 21, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - The Chokin' Kind
  2. - It's Your Thing
  3. - I Don't Want Nobody To Give Me Nothing (Open Up The Door, I'
  4. - Too Busy Thinking About My Baby
  5. - I Can't See Myself Leaving You

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May 21, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 21, 1969 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Italian Job

The Italian Job

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Peter Collinson

Starring: Michael Caine, Noël Coward, Benny Hill, Raf Vallone

Country: United States of America

Satan's Sadists

Satan's Sadists

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Al Adamson

Starring: Russ Tamblyn, Scott Brady, John 'Bud' Cardos, Robert Dix

Midnight Cowboy

Midnight Cowboy

Release year: 1969

Directed by: John Schlesinger

Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Jon Voight, Sylvia Miles, John McGiver

Country: United States of America

The Trouble with Girls

The Trouble with Girls

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Peter Tewksbury

Starring: Elvis Presley, Marlyn Mason, Nicole Jaffe, Sheree North

Country: United States of America

Popi

Popi

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Arthur Hiller

Starring: Alan Arkin, Rita Moreno, Reuben Figueroa, Miguel Alejandro

May 21, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 21, 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:

The Liberace Show

The Liberace Show

Release year: 1969

Starring: Liberace, George Liberace

Country: United States of America

Dororo

Dororo

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Akihiko Shiota

The Johnny Cash Show

The Johnny Cash Show

Release year: 1969

Starring: Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, The Statler Brothers, The Tennessee Three

Country: United States of America

May 21, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 21, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Trouble With Lawyers by Murray Teigh Bloom

The Trouble With Lawyers

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This vital book, which is in the tradition of Silent Spring and The American Way of Death, The Case Against Congress and Unsafe ant any Speed, confronts a serious threat to the lives of the citizens of the United States.

The Vines Of Yarrabee by Dorothy Eden

The Vines Of Yarrabee

By:

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.

The Arms Of Krupp by William Manchester

The Arms Of Krupp

By:

From the middle of World War II to the end, the Krupp family was the most prominent German arms manufacturer. They produced artillery pieces as well as submarines that set the benchmark for effectiveness.

Bullet Park by John Cheever

Bullet Park

By:

Bullet Park is a township where even the most well-mannered gentry can be frightened by simply looking in the mirror.

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.

May 21, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 21, 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 May 21, 1969?

On May 21, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1969?

On May 21, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 21, 1969?

On May 21, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 21st?

May 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of May. 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 May 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - An ambush occurred at 12th mile on khonsa deomali road in tirap district, arunachal pradesh. eleven people were killed.
  • 2018 - Economy of japan: sony has agreed to a $2.3billion deal in which they will purchase a controlling stake in emi music publishing. this deal will allow sony to indirectly own 90% the music publisher and its 2 million songs.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 20 afghan police officers are killed in a taliban raid in southern afghanistan.

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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 May 1969?

May 1969 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.

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Wednesday May 21, 1969