Sunday December 21, 1969: on this day

December 21, 1969 was the 355th day of the year 1969, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 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 December 21, 1969, who was born and died on December 21, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 21, 1969, which were the most popular songs (ex. Leaving on A Jet Plane by Peter, Paul and Mary), movies (e.g. The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes, directed by Robert Butler), TV series (e.g. Manhunt) books and videogames back then.

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

Table of contents

calendar

What day of the week was December 21, 1969?


December 21, 1969 was a Sunday and it was the 355th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 21, 1969 can also be written as 12/21/1969 in the US and as 21/12/1969 in UK and Europe.

December 21, 1969 in December 1969 calendar

history

December 21, 1969: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 21, 1969:

  • Diana ross final tv appearance as a supreme (ed sullivan show)
  • Browse newspapers headlines from December 21, 1969
  • The gay activists alliance is formed in new york city.
  • The united nations adopts the convention on the elimination of all forms of racial discrimination.

December 21, 1969: What were the magazines covers that day?

LIFE MagazineBrowse the vintage magazine covers from December 21, 1969

Looking for other vintage memories?
Look at our old newspapers and magazines page

December 21, 1969: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Baltimore Colts - Los Angeles Rams : 13 - 7
  • Cleveland Browns - New York Giants : 14 - 27
  • Detroit Lions - Chicago Bears : 20 - 3
  • Minnesota Vikings - Atlanta Falcons : 3 - 10
  • Philadelphia Eagles - San Francisco 49ers : 13 - 14
zodiac

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


 zodiac sign

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius 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.

Discover the personality of December born.

Unlock the Mysteries of December 21, 1969! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now

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

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 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.

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

Birth chart on this day

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

see horoscope and birth chart for December 21, 1969
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
zodiac

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


Moon phase

98%

The moon phase on December 21, 1969 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 21, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 02:35 pm and setting at 06:39 am.

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

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

Your place in the Universe on December 21, 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 December 21, 1969?


Famous people born on December 21, 1969:

  • Julie Delpy
    Julie Delpy

    French actress; well-known internationally.

  • Kyung Hyun Kim

    Acclaimed South Korean film director.

  • Jonathan Zittrain

    Jonathan Zittrain is an American computer scientist and professor at Harvard Law School, known for his work on internet governance and...

  • Mauro Ranallo

    Canadian sports announcer and commentator in the world of professional wrestling and mixed martial arts.

  • Mihails Zemļinskis

    Latvian footballer, coach, and manager.

  • Leon Searcy NFL offensive tackle (Pittsburgh Steelers

    Jacksonville jaguars).

  • Chuck Smith

    Nfl defensive end (atlanta falcons).

  • Jack Noseworthy

    American actor.

  • Alain de Botton

    Writer.

  • Jorge Neves
  • Rui Neves
  • Leon Searcy
  • Rufo Emiliano Verga
  • Francesco Ferdinando Brandi
  • Markus Neteler
  • Gianluca Musumeci

Whose famous birthday is on December 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 21st:

  • Jane Fonda
    Jane Fonda

    American actress, who has at times been a sexpot and a feminist, a politician, a producer of exercise videos, a businesswoman,...

  • Kiefer Sutherland
    Kiefer Sutherland

    British-american actor, noted family, kiefer william frederick dempsey george rufus sutherland is a twin.

  • Corinne Touzet
    Corinne Touzet

    French actress, comedian on tv, producer and producer of west indian descent.

  • Jane Kaczmarek
    Jane Kaczmarek

    Tv actress.

  • Ray Romano
    Ray Romano

    American comedian, with a droning, worried tone, is the star of "everybody loves raymond" 1996.

  • Andy Dick
    Andy Dick

    American comedian and actor.

  • Paul Meurisse
    Paul Meurisse

    French actor and fianca(c), of singer edith piaf.

  • Steven Yeun
    Steven Yeun

    Tv actor.

  • Phil Donahue
    Phil Donahue

    American television personality.

  • Junie Astor
    Junie Astor

    French actress on stage and in film.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 21st

birthday

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


You are 54 years 2 months old,

or 650 months and 27 days old,

or 2830 weeks and 2 days old,

or 19812 days old,

if you were born on December 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 December 21, 1969?

There are 277 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 21st 2024.

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

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

RIP

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


Famous people died on December 21, 1969:

  • Vincenzo Bellisario
  • Bruno Margarucci Riccini
  • Nino Nespoli
  • Canzio Pizzoni
  • Giacinto Auriti
  • Georges Catroux
  • José Ibáñez Martín

What famous deaths happened on December 21st?

Famous deaths on December 21st:

  • Ted Healy
    Ted Healy

    American screenwriter and actor (d. 1937).

  • Billie Whitelaw
    Billie Whitelaw

    Coventry (england) -- actress (omens, adding machine).

  • Richard Long
    Richard Long

    American author and historian (d. 2013).

  • Keldric Fitzgerald

    Keldric Fitzgerald was an American novelist who is best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.

  • Giovanne Boccaccio

    Italian author known for the Decameron.

  • Zalea Codreanu

    Renowned Romanian poet known for her lyrical works.

  • Southern

    Renowned poet known for his works on nature and spirituality.

  • Hattye Caraway

    First woman elected to the U.S.

  • Aloysuis Krebs

    Discovered the citric acid cycle in cellular respiration.

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

holidays

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


Holidays on December 21, 1969:

  • Roman festivals - Divalia in honour of Angerona
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Petrus Canisius ; formerly feast day of Thomas the apostle
  • Also see December 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The summer solstice (Southern Hemisphere) or winter solstice (Northern Hemisphere), sometimes known as Yule, occurs on or very close to this date. It is an important festival in the Chinese calendar.
vinyl songs

December 21, 1969: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 21, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 15th and December 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 1969 was Leaving on A Jet Plane by Peter, Paul and Mary, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

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

The music chart in the USA on December 21, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 21, 1969 was Two Little Boys by Rolf Harris, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

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

The music chart in the UK on December 21, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 15th and December 21st. 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 21, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 21, 1969 was Someday We'll Be Together by Diana Ross & The Supremes, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

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

The R&B music chart on December 21, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was December 21, 1969 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club

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

The most popular movies on December 21, 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 21, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

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

The bestselling books on December 21, 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 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

The Graham Kerr Cookbook by Graham Kerr

The Graham Kerr Cookbook

By:

284 pages - Illustrated by 292 how-to photographs and 16 pages in color - Kerr’s television programs are captured in a book.

The House On The Strand by Daphne du Maurier

The House On The Strand

By:

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.

Present At The Creation by Dean Acheson

Present At The Creation

By:

Dean Acheson presents a detailed portrait of many world leaders and analyzes the process of policy making, the necessity to make a decision and the role of power in matters of state.

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

The most popular videogames on December 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 December 21, 1969?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on December 21, 1969?

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

history

What is special about December 21st?

December 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Colombian conflict: a joint military and police operation near tumaco kills walter arizala, an ecuadorian drug dealer and farc dissident. arizala was earlier this year wanted in connection with the assassination of two ecuadorian journalists.
  • 2017 - December 2017, melbourne car attack: nineteen victims were injured when a car crashed into pedestrians on the corner of flinders street, elizabeth street, melbourne, australia. the driver was arrested. victoria police believe the incident was a deliberate act, but not terrorist-related.
  • 2016 - Terrorism is in indonesia: three indonesian police officers are killed in a gunfight south jakarta following the discovery of a bomb. in connection with alleged involvement in suicide bomb attack plans, fourteen people were arrested.

Find out more about December 21st

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 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.

Sunday December 21, 1969