Sunday October 26, 1969: on this day

October 26, 1969 was the 299th day of the year 1969, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 26, 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 26, 1969, who was born and died on October 26, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 26, 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 26th, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 26, 1969?


October 26, 1969 was a Sunday and it was the 299th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 1969 can also be written as 10/26/1969 in the US and as 26/10/1969 in UK and Europe.

October 26, 1969 in October 1969 calendar

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October 26, 1969: What happened on that day?


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October 26, 1969: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 26, 1969: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Atlanta Falcons - Green Bay Packers : 10 - 28
  • Detroit Lions - Minnesota Vikings : 10 - 24
  • Los Angeles Rams - Chicago Bears : 9 - 7
  • New Orleans Saints - Philadelphia Eagles : 10 - 13
  • San Francisco 49ers - Baltimore Colts : 24 - 21
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October 26, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio 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.

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October 26, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 26, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on October 26th, 1969 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 26, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 26, 1969 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 26, 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 26, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 05:25 pm and setting at 08:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 25, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Nov 23, 1969.

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Who was born on October 26, 1969?


Famous people born on October 26, 1969:

  • Mark Sweeney

    Framington, massachusetts -- outfielder for the st.

  • Mike Pritchard

    Nfl wide receiver (seattle seahawks).

  • Kirsty Hawkshaw
  • Robert Maillet
  • Judge Jules
  • Leonardo Veronesi
  • Sarina Wiegman
  • Saturnino
  • Laurie Tamara Simpson
  • Craig Dowd
  • Ali Reza Farahnakian
  • Salvatore Alfieri
  • Saturnino Celani

Whose famous birthday is on October 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 26th:

  • Hillary Clinton
    Hillary Clinton

    American lawyer and first lady of america, as the wife to president bill clinton.

  • Seth MacFarlane
    Seth MacFarlane

    Seth macfarlane is an american animator, best known for creating the animated sitcom 'family guy' and for his work as a voice actor, writer,...

  • Aaron Kwok
    Aaron Kwok

    Aaron kwok is a hong kong actor and singer known for his versatile performances in both film and music.

  • Jaclyn Smith
    Jaclyn Smith

    Jaclyn smith is an american actress best known for her role as kelly garrett in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott

    American actor, best known for his role on "the practice," mcdermottaeur (tm)'s first starring part in a series.

  • Natalie Merchant
    Natalie Merchant

    American singer-songwriter and pianist (10 000 maniacs).

  • Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins

    English actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.

  • Julian Schnabel
    Julian Schnabel

    American screenwriter and painter.

  • Roger Allam
    Roger Allam

    He is an english actor best known for his work on stage, but he has also performed on television, radio, and film.

  • Steve Valentine
    Steve Valentine

    Scottish actor and magician.

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October 26, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 54 years 4 months old,

or 652 months and 22 days old,

or 2838 weeks and 2 days old,

or 19868 days old,

if you were born on October 26, 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 26, 1969?

There are 221 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 26, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 26, 1969.

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October 26, 1969: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 26, 1969:

  • Nicolás Perchicot
  • Cyril Slater

What famous deaths happened on October 26th?

Famous deaths on October 26th:

  • Alma Cogan
    Alma Cogan

    English singer (born 1932).

  • Delmar Watson
    Delmar Watson

    Delmar Watson was a child actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind'.

  • Louise Beavers
    Louise Beavers

    American singer and actress (d. 1962).

  • Hoyt Axton
    Hoyt Axton

    American actor and country music singer/songwriter (born in 1938).

  • Hattie McDaniel
    Hattie McDaniel

    American actress and singer (born 1895).

  • Tutta Rolf
    Tutta Rolf

    Norwegian-swedish actress and singer in film and theatre.

  • Demitris Kazantzakis

    Famous Greek writer best known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.

  • Bosten Russell

    Legendary NBA player known for his exceptional skills and leadership.

  • Masayoshi Nagata

    Renowned Japanese mathematician known for his work in algebraic geometry.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 26th

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October 26, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 26, 1969:

  • Nauru - Angam Day
  • Austria - National Day: Anniversary of the Declaration of Neutrality (1955)
  • Also see October 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • St. Quadragesimus
  • St. Rusticus
  • St. Gibitrudis
  • St. Fulk
  • St. Eadfrid
  • St. Demetrius (aka St. Dimitrios) of Thessaloniki
  • St. Cuthbert
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October 26, 1969: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 26, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 20th and October 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 26, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 1969 was I Can't Get Next To You by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

October 26, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 26, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 20th and October 26th. 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. - Suspicious Minds

October 26, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 26, 1969 was I'll Never Fall In Love Again by Bobbie Gentry, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

October 26, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 26, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 20th and October 26th. 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 26, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 26, 1969 was I Can't Get Next To You by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

October 26, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 26, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 20th and October 26th. 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. - Jealous Kind Of Fella

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October 26, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 26, 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 26, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 26, 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

Night Gallery

Night Gallery

Release year: 1969

Country: United States of America

October 26, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 26, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Love Machine by Jacqueline Susann

The Love Machine

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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 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.

The Selling Of The President 1968 by Joe McGinniss

The Selling Of The President 1968

By:

The Selling of President 1968 by Joe McGinniss 1970 Mass Market Paperback

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.

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.

October 26, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 26, 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

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Who was the US President on October 26, 1969?

On October 26, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 26, 1969?

On October 26, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 26, 1969?

On October 26, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 26th?

October 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. israel responds to 40 palestinian rockets by launching 80 air strikes against what israel claims are hamas and iranian-controlled weapons factories in gaza. soon afterward, islamic jihad announces a egypt-mediated ceasefire.
  • 2017 - Russian interference in 2016 us elections: twitter bans ads from russian news agencies rt or sputnik. this is based on u.s intelligence's conclusion, that both tried to interfere with 2016 u.s. presidential elections on behalf of russia.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a militant group affiliated to isil seizes qandala, a coastal town in the autonomous puntland area.

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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 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.

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Sunday October 26, 1969