Wednesday December 17, 1969: on this day
About December 17th, 1969, in brief:
- Historical events: 50m TV viewers saw singer Tiny Tim marry Miss Vicky, on Tonight Show
- Day of the week: December 17th, 1969 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Milla Jovovich, John Abraham
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Leaving on A Jet Plane by Peter, Paul and Mary
- #1 UK song: Two Little Boys by Rolf Harris
- Popular movie: The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes directed by Robert Butler
More about December 17th, 1969? See below for more news and curiosities on December 17th, 1969.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 17, 1969?
- December 17, 1969: What happened on that day?
- December 17, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 17, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 17, 1969?
- How old is someone born on December 17, 1969?
- December 17, 1969: What famous people died on that day?
- December 17, 1969: Number 1 song on that day
- December 17, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 17, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 17, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 17, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 17, 1969?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1969?
- Who was the Pope on December 17, 1969?
What day of the week was December 17, 1969?
December 17, 1969 was a Wednesday and it was the 351st day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 17, 1969 can also be written as 12/17/1969 in the US and as 17/12/1969 in UK and Europe.
December 17, 1969: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 17, 1969:
- 50m tv viewers saw singer tiny tim marry miss vicky, on tonight show
- Usaf closes project blue book, concluding no evidence of extraterrestrial spaceships behind thousands of ufo sightings
- Project blue book: the united states air force closes its study of ufos, stating that sightings are generated as a result of ''a mild form of mass hysteria, individuals who fabricate such reports to perpetrate a hoax or seek publicity, psychopathological persons, and misidentification of various conventional objects.''
- The salt i talks begin.
- Project blue book: the united states air force closes its study of ufos.
December 17, 1969: What were the magazines covers that day?
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December 17, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th 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.
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December 17, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.
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December 17, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 17, 1969 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 17, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 12:37 pm and setting at 02:14 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 23, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Dec 23, 1969.
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Famous people born on December 17, 1969:
- Chuck Liddell
American mixed martial artist.
- Inna Lasovskaya
Russian triple jumper.
- Laurie Holden
American actress and model.
- Mick Quinn
Supergrass is an english producer and guitarist (singer-songwriter).
- Dean Wilson in Kaneohe
Hawaii, usa; golfer (1991 western athletic).
- Michael V
Filipino comedian, actor, voice artist, director, composer and singer.
- Chris Mason
English darts player and sportscaster.
- Lei Jun
Businessman.
- Adam Riess
Scientist.
- Scott Player
Wlaf punter (frankfurt galaxy).
- Rob Maas
Dutch soccer player (feyenoord).
- Marc Davis in Oceanside
California, usa; 3k steeplechase runner (goodwill-gold-1994).
- Marty Carter
Nfl safety (chicago bears).
- Laurent Guyot
Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:
- Milla Jovovich
She is a ukrainian actress and model.
- John Abraham
Indian actor and producer.
- Sarah Paulson
American actress on stage, film, and television.
- Giovanni Ribisi
American actor and producer.
- Katheryn Winnick
Tv actress.
- Bill Pullman
Versatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.
- Mike Mills
American musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.
- Laurie Holden
American-canadian producer and actress.
- Eugene Levy
Hamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).
- André Claveau
French actor and singer (d. 2003).
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How old is someone born on December 17, 1969?
Someone born on December 17, 1969 is:
54 years 5 months old,
or 653 months and 19 days old,
or 2842 weeks
or 19894 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 17, 1969?
There are 195 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1969?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 17, 1969.
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December 17, 1969: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 17, 1969:
- Dorothy Draper
British physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
- Arturo da Costa e Silva
At 67, president of brazil (1967-1969), dies.
What famous deaths happened on December 17th?
Famous deaths on December 17th:
- Jennifer Jones
American actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.
- Dana Andrews
American actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.
- Thomas Mitchell
American actor (b. 1892).
- Janet Margolin
American actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.
- Kelvin Klein
Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.
- Kiala Nzinga
Kiala Nzinga was a 17th-century queen of the Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms in present-day Angola, known for her resistance against Portuguese...
- Dniya Bouazizi
Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.
- Leonidus Kogan
Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.
- Marguerite Yourcenar
Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.
- Luay al-Atassi
Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.
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December 17, 1969: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 17, 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 17, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 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 17, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 17, 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:
- Peter, Paul and Mary - Leaving on A Jet Plane
- Diana Ross and the Supremes - Someday We'll Be Together
- Creedence Clearwater Revival - Down On The Corner
- Steam - Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye
- B.J. Thomas - Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head
December 17, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 1969 was Two Little Boys by Rolf Harris, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
December 17, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 17, 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:
- Rolf Harris - Two Little Boys
- Archies - Sugar Sugar
- Kenny Rogers & The First Edition - Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town
- Stevie Wonder - Yester-Me Yester-You Yesterday
- Blue Mink - Melting Pot
December 17, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 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 17, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 17, 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:
- Diana Ross & The Supremes - Someday We'll Be Together
- Jackson 5 - I Want You Back
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - Friendship Train
- Jr. Walker & The All Stars - These Eyes
- James Brown - Ain't It Funky Now (Part 1)
December 17, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 17, 1969 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 17, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 17, 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:
December 17, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 17, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
December 17, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 17, 1969 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on December 17, 1969?
On December 17, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1969?
On December 17, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 17, 1969?
On December 17, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 17th?
December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:
- 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
- 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
- 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.
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.