Sunday January 26, 1969: on this day

January 26, 1969 was the 26th day of the year 1969, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 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 January 26, 1969, who was born and died on January 26, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 26, 1969, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye), movies (e.g. The Swimming Pool, directed by Jacques Deray), TV series (e.g. Hilfe, Wir Bauen) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 26th, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 26, 1969?


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

January 26, 1969 can also be written as 1/26/1969 in the US and as 26/1/1969 in UK and Europe.

January 26, 1969 in January 1969 calendar

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January 26, 1969: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 26, 1969:

  • Red, white, and maddox opens at cort theater nyc for 41 performances
  • Browse newspapers headlines from January 26, 1969
  • Fourteen men, nine of them jews, are executed in baghdad for spying for israel.
  • Reverend ian paisley, hardline protestant leader in northern ireland, is jailed for 3 months for illegal assembly.
  • The present-day hetch hetchy moccasin powerhouse, rated at 100,000 kva, is completed and placed in operation.

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

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January 26, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 26th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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

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


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The moon phase on January 26, 1969 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 26, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 11:23 am and setting at 02:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 03, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Feb 02, 1969.

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Who was born on January 26, 1969?


Famous people born on January 26, 1969:

  • George Dikeoulakos

    Greek-romanian basketball coach and player.

  • Michael O'Hearn

    American bodybuilder.

  • George Tillman, Jr.

    Producer.

  • The NextOne
  • Maarten den Bakker
  • Paolo Petronelli
  • Antonio Perazzi
  • Vincent Fang
  • Katherine Healy
  • Brian McMahan

Whose famous birthday is on January 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 26th:

  • Ellen DeGeneres
    Ellen DeGeneres

    Ellen degeneres is a comedian and television host known for her popular talk show, the ellen degeneres show, as well as her advocacy for...

  • Louis Zamperini
    Louis Zamperini

    Louis zamperini was an american world war ii veteran, a prisoner of war survivor, and an olympic distance runner.

  • Anita Baker
    Anita Baker

    Anita baker is an r&b singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'sweet love' and 'giving you the best that i got'.

  • Patrick Dewaere
    Patrick Dewaere

    French leading man in films of the 1970s.

  • Wayne Gretzky
    Wayne Gretzky

    Canadian-american hockey player named athlete of year 01/09/1982.

  • Scott Glenn
    Scott Glenn

    Scott glenn is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as the silence of the lambs, the hunt for red october, and the...

  • Roger Vadim
    Roger Vadim

    French director, who started directing in 1961.

  • Théo Sarapo
    Théo Sarapo

    French actor-singer from greece, and second husband to the french singer a%0dith.

  • Melvil Poupaud
    Melvil Poupaud

    French actor, screenwriter, cinematographer and singer-composer (one solo album), and film editor.

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


You are 55 years 1 month old,

or 661 months and 22 days old,

or 2877 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20141 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 26, 1969?

There are 313 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 26th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 26, 1969:

  • Bruno Barosi
  • Elena Sangro

What famous deaths happened on January 26th?

Famous deaths on January 26th:

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Abe Vigoda
    Abe Vigoda

    American actor.

  • Barbara Hale
    Barbara Hale

    Barbara hale was an american actress best known for her role as della street in the television series perry mason.

  • Grace Moore
    Grace Moore

    United states -- soprano ("one night to live").

  • Kolbee Bryant

    Renowned author known for inspiring works.

  • Tomothy Barish

    Co-recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2017 for the detection of gravitational waves.

  • Cella Jenner

    Cella Jenner was an English physician who is known for her pioneering work in the development of the smallpox vaccine.

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


Holidays on January 26, 1969:

  • Roman Empire - third day of the Sementivae in honor of Ceres and Terra.
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Timothy and Titus
  • Polycarp
  • Margaret of Hungary
  • International Holocaust Remembrance Day
  • Uganda - Liberation Day.
  • India - Republic Day - One of only three state holidays in India, celebrated with pomp and a military parade in New Delhi.
  • International Customs Day.
  • Australia - Australia Day.

Saints celebrated on January 26, 1969:

  • Saint Alberic
  • Saint Paula
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January 26, 1969: Number 1 song on that day

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


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 26, 1969 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 26, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 20th and January 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
  2. - Crimson And Clover
  3. - I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
  4. - Soulful Strut
  5. - Everyday People

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 26, 1969 was Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da by Marmalade, according to the music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 26, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 20th and January 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da
  2. - Albatross
  3. - Lily The Pink
  4. - Build Me Up Buttercup
  5. - For Once In My Life

January 26, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 26, 1969 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

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

The R&B music chart on January 26, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 20th and January 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
  2. - I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
  3. - Can I Change My Mind
  4. - Soulful Strut
  5. - For Once In My Life

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

The most popular movies on January 26, 1969 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Swimming Pool

The Swimming Pool

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Jacques Deray

Starring: Alain Delon, Romy Schneider, Maurice Ronet, Jane Birkin

Country: United States of America

Samurai Banners

Samurai Banners

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Hiroshi Inagaki

Starring: Toshirô Mifune, Yoshiko Sakuma, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Yûjirô Ishihara

More Dead Than Alive

More Dead Than Alive

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Robert Sparr

Starring: Clint Walker, Vincent Price, Anne Francis, Paul Hampton

Commandos

Commandos

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Armando Crispino

Starring: Marilù Tolo, Lee Van Cleef, Giampiero Albertini, Giacomo Piperno, Ivano Staccioli, Romano Puppo, Joachim Fuchsberger, Jack Kelly

Country: Italy

Killer Adios

Killer Adios

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Primo Zeglio

Starring: Rosalba Neri, Marisa Solinas, Peter Lee Lawrence, Paola Barbara, Eduardo Fajardo, José Jaspe, Armando Calvo, Victor Israel

Country: Italy

January 26, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Hilfe, wir bauen

Hilfe, wir bauen

Release year: 1968

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

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

Preserve And Protect by Allen Drury

Preserve And Protect

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The President of the United States is killed in a plane accident shortly after winning his nomination in a highly contested race for reelection.

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.

The Salzburg Connection by Helen MacInnes

The Salzburg Connection

By:

He requested the dispatch of two operatives with proper training to Salzburg. Extreme measures may be necessary. In 1945, their thousand-year-old empire was falling around them, and the Allies on the heels. The Nazis hidden a sealed chest in dark …

Testimony Of Two Men by Taylor Caldwell

Testimony Of Two Men

By:

The lies that they told about Hambledon's brilliant young doctor might be forgotten one day. They could not forgive him for the lies he told them about them.

Between Parent And Child by Haim G. Ginott

Between Parent And Child

By:

Between Parent and Child has been helping millions of parents worldwide strengthen their relationships with children for the past 35 years.

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

The most popular videogames on January 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 January 26, 1969?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 26, 1969?

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

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What is special about January 26th?

January 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of January. 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 January 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Nairobi latema road explosion: two people were injured when an explosive device exploded outside a movie theatre in nairobi's busy capital. this area was also the scene of an earlier attack this month.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: recep tayyip erdan, president of turkey, says that the afrin offensive will now be directed east towards manbij, and the border to iraq.
  • 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). forces of libyan national army claim that they have captured one of benghazi's last strongholds from ansar al-sharia.

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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 January 1969?

January 1969 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 26, 1969