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October 18, 1969 was the 291st day of the year 1969, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is October 18, 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 18, 1969, who was born and died on October 18, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 18, 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 18th, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 18, 1969?
- October 18, 1969: What happened on that day?
- October 18, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 18, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 18, 1969?
- October 18, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 18, 1969: What famous people died on that day?
- October 18, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 18, 1969: Number 1 song on that day
- October 18, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 18, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 18, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 18, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 18, 1969?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 18, 1969?
- Who was the Pope on October 18, 1969?
What day of the week was October 18, 1969?
October 18, 1969 was a Saturday and it was the 291st day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 18, 1969 can also be written as 10/18/1969 in the US and as 18/10/1969 in UK and Europe.
October 18, 1969: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 18, 1969:
- Rod stewart joins small faces
- Us federal government bans use of cyclamates artificial sweetener.
- Soyuz 8 returns to earth.
- Jefferson airplane member paul kantner is charged with possession of marijuana in hawaii.
October 18, 1969: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Pittsburgh Steelers - Cleveland Browns : 31 - 42
October 18, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 18th 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.
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October 18, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 18, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 18th, 1969 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 18, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 18, 1969 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 18, 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 18, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 02:53 pm and setting at 12:22 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 25, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Oct 25, 1969.
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Who was born on October 18, 1969?
Famous people born on October 18, 1969:
- Nelson Vivas
Argentinian footballer, coach, and manager.
- Volker Neumüller
German talent manager.
- Anthony Avent
Nba forward (vancouver grizzlies).
- Wood Harris
Actor.
- Rick Mercer
Comedian.
- Pascal Soetens
- Giovanni Luca Nirta
- Olegário Benquerença
- Amal Al Qubaisi
- Japie Mulder
- Pete Murray
- Monique Velzeboer
- Álvaro Henríquez
Whose famous birthday is on October 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 18th:
![Zac Efron]()
Zac EfronAmerican entertainer and actor.
![Jean-Claude Van Damme]()
Jean-Claude Van DammeBelgian-american actor who worked briefly in european commercials before moving to hollywood in 1982.
![Mike Ditka]()
Mike DitkaMike ditka is a former american football player, coach, and television commentator, best known for his time as the head coach of the chicago...
![Freida Pinto]()
Freida PintoFreida pinto is an indian model and actress known for her breakout role in the film slumdog millionaire.
![Norm MacDonald]()
Norm MacDonaldNorm macdonald is a canadian comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and his dry, deadpan delivery.
![Erin Moran]()
Erin MoranErin moran was an american actress best known for her role as joanie cunningham on the sitcom happy days.
![Michael McKean]()
Michael McKeanMichael mckean is an american actor, comedian, and musician known for his roles in this is spinal tap, laverne & shirley, and better call...
![Milo Yiannopoulos]()
Milo YiannopoulosMilo yiannopoulos is a british political commentator and public speaker known for his controversial views on feminism, political...
![Jacques Higelin]()
Jacques HigelinFrench musician and singer of pop.
![Melina Mercouri]()
Melina MercouriGreek actress, singer, and politician, 9th greek minister of culture (d. 1994).
October 18, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 54 years 6 months old,
or 654 months and 1 day old,
or 2843 weeks and 6 days old,
or 19907 days old,
if you were born on October 18, 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 18, 1969?
There are 182 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 18th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 18, 1969?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 18, 1969.
October 18, 1969: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 18, 1969:
- Gyula Mándi
Hungarian footballer and manager (b. 1899).
- Marco Antonio Dressino
- Victoria Gucovsky
- Filippo Bottino
What famous deaths happened on October 18th?
Famous deaths on October 18th:
![Sylvia Kristel]()
Sylvia KristelDutch actress, famous for her role in the 1970s erotic film "emanuelle" (and its sequels).
![Julie London]()
Julie LondonAmerican actress and breathy blues singer.
![Gwen Verdon]()
Gwen VerdonAmerican dancer and tony-award winner, she took lessons from age two to strengthen her legs.
![Tsuru Aoki]()
Tsuru AokiAmerican actress born in japan (born 1892).
![Henry Travers]()
Henry TraversActor (bells of st mary high sierra), dies at the age of 91.
- Thos Alva Edison
Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.
- Thomos Edison
Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.
- Elizabeth Arden
Canadian-american entrepreneur who owns beauty salons, spas, and sells cosmetic products.
- Primus Babbage
Primus Babbage was an English mathematician, philosopher, inventor, and mechanical engineer who is best known for originating the concept of...
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October 18, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 18, 1969:
- Also see October 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- French Republican Calendar - Piment (Chili Pepper) Day, twenty-seventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- R.C. Church, Anglican communion, et alii - Feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist
- USA : Alaska: Alaska Day
October 18, 1969: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 18, 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 18, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 18, 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 18, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 18, 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:
- The Temptations - I Can't Get Next To You
- Sly & the Family Stone - Hot Fun In The Summertime
- The Archies - Sugar, Sugar
- Oliver - Jean
- Bobby Sherman - Little Woman
October 18, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 18, 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 18, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 18, 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:
- Bobbie Gentry - I'll Never Fall In Love Again
- Jane Birkin & Serge Gainsbourg - Je T'Aime... Moi Non Plus
- Lou Christie - I'm Gonna Make You Mine
- Archies - Sugar Sugar
- Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon Rising
October 18, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 18, 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 18, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 18, 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:
- The Temptations - I Can't Get Next To You
- Marvin Gaye - That's The Way Love Is
- Sly & The Family Stone - Hot Fun In The Summertime
- Jerry Butler - What's The Use Of Breaking Up
- The Dells - Oh What A Night
October 18, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 18, 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
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Stanley Kramer
Starring: Anthony Quinn, Anna Magnani, Virna Lisi, Hardy Krüger
Pippi Goes on Board
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Olle Hellbom
Starring: Inger Nilsson, Maria Persson, Pär Sundberg, Margot Trooger
Downhill Racer
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Michael Ritchie
Starring: Robert Redford, Gene Hackman, Camilla Sparv, Karl Michael Vogler
Moon Zero Two
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Roy Ward Baker
Starring: James Olson, Catherine Schell, Warren Mitchell, Adrienne Corri
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 18, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 18, 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
Release year: 1969
Written by: Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, John Cleese
Starring: Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Here Comes the Grump
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Grant Simmons
The Young Lawyers
Release year: 1969
Country: United States of America
October 18, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 18, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The House On The Strand
By: Daphne du Maurier
This haunting tale by Daphne du Maurier reveals a new approach to time travel. Once you have ingested the secret concoction, you can return to the 14th century.
Linda Goodman'S Sun Signs
By: Linda Goodman
Discover the truth about your life and those around you. Is he truly unstable underneath that calm exterior?
Between Parent & Teenager
By: Haim G. Ginott
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
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 Andromeda Strain
By: Michael Crichton
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.
October 18, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 18, 1969 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Space Travel
Who was the US President on October 18, 1969?
On October 18, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 18, 1969?
On October 18, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 18, 1969?
On October 18, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 18th?
October 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan: afghan general and kandahar police chief abdul raziq achakzai are assassinated during a high-level meeting at the governor's compound. the incident took place with u.s. general austin s. miller. according to officials, gen. miller was uninjured while the governor sustained serious injuries. the taliban claim responsibility.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: major general issam zahreddine of the syrian republican guard, who is known for leading battles against rebels in aleppo and homs, was killed by a deir ez-zor landmine, according to syrian media.
- 2016 - Somalia war: somali police claim at least seven people are dead following clashes in which somalia and african union troops drove al-shabab extremists out of afgooye (a town near mogadishu).
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.
