Wednesday December 24, 1969: on this day

December 24, 1969 was the 358th day of the year 1969, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 24, 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 24, 1969, who was born and died on December 24, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 24, 1969, which were the most popular songs (ex. Someday We'll Be Together by Diana Ross and the Supremes), movies (e.g. The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes, directed by Robert Butler), TV series (e.g. Look, Stranger) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 24th, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 24, 1969?


December 24, 1969 was a Wednesday and it was the 358th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 1969 can also be written as 12/24/1969 in the US and as 24/12/1969 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 1969 in December 1969 calendar

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December 24, 1969: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 24, 1969:

  • Nigerian troops capture umuahia, the biafran capital.

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December 24, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th 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 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 24, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 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 December 24th, 1969 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 24, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 24, 1969 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 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 24, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 05:12 pm and setting at 09:01 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 23, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Jan 22, 1970.

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Who was born on December 24, 1969?


Famous people born on December 24, 1969:

  • Ed Miliband

    Leader of the labour party.

  • Pernille Fischer Christensen

    Danish director and screenwriter.

  • Ryuji Kato

    Japanese soccer player.

  • Mark Millar

    Scottish comic book author.

  • Luis Musrri

    Chilean manager and footballer.

  • Nick Love

    English director and screenwriter.

  • Taro Goto

    Japanese soccer player.

  • Gintaras Staučė

    Lithuanian manager and footballer.

  • Oleg Skripochka

    Russian engineer and astronaut.

  • Leavander Johnson

    American boxer (d. 2005).

  • Milan Blagojevic

    Australian manager and footballer.

  • Miliband

    British politician.

  • Miyuki Matsushita

    Japanese voice actress.

  • Chen Yueling

    American race walker.

  • Brad Anderson

    American professional wrestler.

  • Kenny "Damn" Kelly in Paterson

    New jersey, usa.

Whose famous birthday is on December 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 24th:

  • Ricky Martin
    Ricky Martin

    Puerto-rican singer.

  • Ava Gardner
    Ava Gardner

    American actress.

  • Stephenie Meyer
    Stephenie Meyer

    Young adult author.

  • Mark Valley
    Mark Valley

    American actor.

  • Lee Daniels
    Lee Daniels

    Director.

  • Diedrich Bader
    Diedrich Bader

    American actor.

  • Satomi Ishihara
    Satomi Ishihara

    Japanese actress.

  • Lynn Chen
    Lynn Chen

    Lynn Chen is an American actress and musician known for her work in film and television.

  • Clarence Gilyard
    Clarence Gilyard

    Clarence Gilyard is a former college athlete who later became an actor, best known for his roles in TV series like 'Walker, Texas Ranger'.

  • Ruth Chatterton
    Ruth Chatterton

    American actress, writer, and pilot.

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December 24, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 54 years 3 months old,

or 651 months and 4 days old,

or 2831 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19818 days old,

if you were born on December 24, 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 24, 1969?

There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 24, 1969.

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December 24, 1969: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 24, 1969:

  • Stanisław Błeszyński

    Polish-german entomologist and lepidopterist (b. 1927).

  • Olivia FitzRoy

    English soldier and author (b. 1921).

  • Alfred B. Skar

    Norwegian journalist and politician (b. 1896).

  • Cortelia Clark

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1907).

  • Seabury Quinn
  • Édouard Gardère
  • Oswaldo Hercelles García

What famous deaths happened on December 24th?

Famous deaths on December 24th:

  • Jack Klugman
    Jack Klugman

    Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.

  • Harold Pinter
    Harold Pinter

    British playwright, screenwriter, and poet.

  • Peter Lawford
    Peter Lawford

    British-american star with 57 films and several tv series.

  • Norma Talmadge
    Norma Talmadge

    American actress, silent screen, vaudeville and radio star, oldest of three talmadge sisters, who was promoted by her stage-driven mother.

  • Charles Durning
    Charles Durning

    American singer and actor (d. 2012).

  • Liz Smith
    Liz Smith

    American journalist and one of the most respected gossip columnists.

  • Ian Hendry
    Ian Hendry

    Actor (assassin get carter, repulsion), dead at 53.

  • Elener Adams

    Legendary American boxer known for his powerful punches and undefeated record.

  • Sharbel

    Lebanese Maronite monk known for his holiness and miracles.

  • Norman Vincent Peale

    Norman Vincent Peale was an American minister and author known for his work in popularizing the concept of positive thinking.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 24th

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December 24, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 24, 1969:

  • December 24 is celebrated as the day before Christmas, thus called Christmas Eve.
  • It is the day when food is traditionally set out for Santa Claus and his reindeer. Children around the world are urged to go to bed early so they are not awake when he arrives.
  • In Hungary, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, the Czech Republic and Slovakia among others, this is the day that presents are exchanged and opened.
  • The Declaration of Christmas Peace takes place in the Old Great Square of Turku, Finland's official Christmas City, according to old traditions dating back to the Middle Ages.
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December 24, 1969: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 24, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 22nd and December 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 24, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 1969 was Someday We'll Be Together by Diana Ross and the Supremes, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

December 24, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 24, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Someday We'll Be Together
  2. - Leaving on A Jet Plane
  3. - Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head
  4. - Down On The Corner
  5. - Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye

December 24, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 24, 1969 was Two Little Boys by Rolf Harris, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

December 24, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 24, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Two Little Boys
  2. - Sugar Sugar
  3. - Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town
  4. - Yester-Me Yester-You Yesterday
  5. - Melting Pot

December 24, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 24, 1969 was Someday We'll Be Together by Diana Ross & The Supremes, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

December 24, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 24, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Someday We'll Be Together
  2. - I Want You Back
  3. - Ain't It Funky Now (Part 1)
  4. - These Eyes
  5. - Friendship Train

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December 24, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 24, 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

The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Robert Butler

Starring: Kurt Russell, Cesar Romero, Joe Flynn, William Schallert

The Red Tent

The Red Tent

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Mikhail Kalatozov

Starring: Sean Connery, Peter Finch, Mario Adorf, Luigi Vannucchi

Anne of the Thousand Days

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!

Burn!

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Gillo Pontecorvo

Starring: Marlon Brando, Evaristo Márquez, Renato Salvatori, Dana Ghia

Country: United States of America

Cactus Flower

Cactus Flower

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Gene Saks

Starring: Walter Matthau, Ingrid Bergman, Goldie Hawn, Jack Weston

Country: United States of America

December 24, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 24, 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:

Look, Stranger

Look, Stranger

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Arielle Javitch

Manhunt

Manhunt

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Greg Barker

Atakku no. 1

Atakku no. 1

Release year: 1969

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

December 24, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 24, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton

The Andromeda Strain

By:

The United States government has been warned by some of the most respected biophysicists in America: Current sterilization procedures for returning space probes could not guarantee an uncontaminated re-entry.

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.

The Kingdom And The Power by Gay Talese

The Kingdom And The Power

By:

The classic inside story from The New York Times, one of the most respected and powerful American newspapers.

Fire From Heaven by Mary Renault

Fire From Heaven

By:

"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 Seven Minutes by Irving Wallace

The Seven Minutes

By:

This seven-minute novel by Irving Wallace is the most controversial and explosive to date. It will be the subject of national debates from the moment it was published.

December 24, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 24, 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 December 24, 1969?

On December 24, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 24, 1969?

On December 24, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 24, 1969?

On December 24, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 24th?

December 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - The dow jones industrial average fell 2.9% on christmas eve, marking its worst performance.
  • 2017 - Typhoon tembin - officials have raised the death toll from this storm at 182. at least 153 people are missing and more that 70,000 were displaced.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency: president muhammadu buhari announced that the nigerian armed forces had successfully expelled boko haram militants in their last stronghold, the sambisa forest, northeastern nigeria.

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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 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.

Discover how December 1969 calendar looked like.

Wednesday December 24, 1969