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About May 17th, 1969, in brief:

  • Historical events: My Wife, My Dog, My Cat, by Maskman and The Agents hits #92
  • Day of the week: May 17th, 1969 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Dennis Hopper, Adel Imam
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) by The 5th Dimension
  • #1 UK song: Get Back by Beatles With Billy Preston
  • Popular movie: Midnight Cowboy directed by John Schlesinger

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What day of the week was May 17, 1969?


May 17, 1969 was a Saturday and it was the 137th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 1969 can also be written as 5/17/1969 in the US and as 17/5/1969 in UK and Europe.

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May 17, 1969: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 17, 1969:

  • My wife, my dog, my cat, by maskman and the agents hits #92
  • Russian probe venera 6 landed on venus
  • Baltimore, cleveland and pittsburgh agree to go from nfc to the afc in the nfl.
  • 95th preakness: bill hartack aboard majestic prince wins in 1:55.6.
  • Venera program: soviet venera 6 begins its descent into the atmosphere of venus, sending back atmospheric data before being crushed by pressure.

May 17, 1969: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 17, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 17, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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May 17, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 17, 1969 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 17, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 05:57 am and setting at 10:54 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 02, 1969 while the next full moon would come on May 31, 1969.

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Who was born on May 17, 1969?


Famous people born on May 17, 1969:

  • Larken Nelson

    Computer scientist known for his work in network security.

  • Tabatha Coffey

    Australian hairdresser and television personality.

  • Keith Hill

    English footballer and manager.

  • Aaron Ruffin

    Canadian football league defensive back (hamilton tiger cats).

  • Craig Erickson NFL quarterback (Indianapolis Colts

    Miami dolphins).

  • David Boreanaz

    Actor.

  • Tracey Gold

    Actress.

  • Tucker Carlson

    Journalist.

  • Paige Turco

    Boston, massachusetts -- actress.

  • Thom Filicia

    American interior designer and author.

  • Alan Doyle

    Canadian actor and producer of guitar (great big sea).

  • Robinson Savary
  • Kirstin Daly
  • Steve Young
  • Song Gyeong-won
  • Joan Llaneras
  • Attilio Pignotti
  • Roger Pramotton

Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:

  • Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper

    American actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".

  • Adel Imam
    Adel Imam

    Adel imam is an egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.

  • Sugar Ray Leonard
    Sugar Ray Leonard

    Sugar ray leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.

  • Ross Butler
    Ross Butler

    Ross butler is a tv actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 reasons why and riverdale.

  • Bob Saget
    Bob Saget

    Bob saget is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as danny tanner on the sitcom full house and as the original host of...

  • Derek Hough
    Derek Hough

    Derek hough is an american dancer and choreographer, best known for his work on the reality dance competition show 'dancing with the stars'.

  • Leven Rambin
    Leven Rambin

    Leven Rambin is an American actress known for her roles in The Hunger Games and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.

  • Nikki Reed
    Nikki Reed

    Nikki Reed is an American actress, model, and screenwriter, best known for her role as Rosalie Hale in the Twilight Saga film series.

  • Craig Ferguson
    Craig Ferguson

    Scots-american comedian, late-night tv host, writer, and director.

  • Sasha Alexander
    Sasha Alexander

    Sasha alexander is an american television actress known for her roles in ncis and rizzoli & isles.

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How old is someone born on May 17, 1969?


Someone born on May 17, 1969 is:

55 years and 18 days old,

or 660 months and 18 days old,

or 2872 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20107 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 17, 1969?

There are 347 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 17, 1969.

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May 17, 1969: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 17, 1969:

  • Joseph Beran

    At age 80, the czechoslovakian archbishop in prague/cardinal dies.

  • Gerhardus H. Goethart

What famous deaths happened on May 17th?

Famous deaths on May 17th:

  • Frank Gorshin
    Frank Gorshin

    American actor.

  • Edward Hardwicke
    Edward Hardwicke

    English actor (born 1932).

  • Bruce Fairbairn
    Bruce Fairbairn

    Canadian record producer and musician (born 1949).

  • Robert Webber
    Robert Webber

    Actor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74.

  • Hugh Burden
    Hugh Burden

    Actor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72.

  • Kyston Williams

    Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.

  • Warda Al-Jazairia

    Warda Al-Jazairia was an Algerian singer who was known as the 'Flower of Algeria' and was one of the most famous Arab singers of the 20th...

  • Zahki Khan

    Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.

  • Lyndle Smith

    Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.

  • Geovannie Ramirez

    Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

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May 17, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 17, 1969:

  • Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
  • Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
  • International Day Against Homophobia aka IDAHO
  • Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of 'Azaamat (Grandeur) ? First day of the fourth month of the Bahá'f Calendar.

Observances on May 17, 1969:

  • UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO]
  • World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

Saints celebrated on May 17, 1969:

  • Saint Solochon
  • Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
  • Saint Montanus
  • Saint Dietmar
  • Saint Pamphamer
  • Saint Pamphalon
  • Saint Adrian of Alexandria
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May 17, 1969: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 17, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 12th and May 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 17, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1969 was Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) by The 5th Dimension, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 17, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 17, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)
  2. - Hair
  3. - Get Back
  4. - It's Your Thing
  5. - Love (Can Make You Happy)

May 17, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 17, 1969 was Get Back by Beatles With Billy Preston, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 17, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 17, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Get Back
  2. - My Sentimental Friend
  3. - Goodbye
  4. - Man Of The World
  5. - Come Back And Shake Me

May 17, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 17, 1969 was The Chokin' Kind by Joe Simon, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 17, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 17, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - The Chokin' Kind
  2. - It's Your Thing
  3. - I Don't Want Nobody To Give Me Nothing (Open Up The Door, I'
  4. - Cissy Strut
  5. - Too Busy Thinking About My Baby

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May 17, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 17, 1969 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Midnight Cowboy

Release year: 1969

Directed by: John Schlesinger

Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Jon Voight, Sylvia Miles, John McGiver

Country: United States of America

The Trouble with Girls

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Peter Tewksbury

Starring: Elvis Presley, Marlyn Mason, Nicole Jaffe, Sheree North

Country: United States of America

Popi

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Arthur Hiller

Starring: Alan Arkin, Rita Moreno, Reuben Figueroa, Miguel Alejandro

The April Fools

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Stuart Rosenberg

Starring: Jack Lemmon, Catherine Deneuve, Peter Lawford, Jack Weston

Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Terence Fisher

Starring: Peter Cushing, Veronica Carlson, Freddie Jones, Simon Ward

May 17, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

The Liberace Show

Release year: 1969

Starring: Liberace, George Liberace

Country: United States of America

Dororo

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Akihiko Shiota

May 17, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 17, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Except For Me And Thee by Jessamyn West

Except For Me And Thee

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There is a small crease near the spine for DJ. The pages are crisp and clean, and the binding is secure. Solid Book.

The Vines Of Yarrabee by Dorothy Eden

The Vines Of Yarrabee

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For four consecutive months, Dorothy Eden's romantic story about Australia colonization has been a New York Times bestseller. It tells the amazing story of a man and woman who carve.

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 …

Bullet Park by John Cheever

Bullet Park

By:

Bullet Park is a township where even the most well-mannered gentry can be frightened by simply looking in the mirror.

A Small Town in Germany by John le Carre

A Small Town in Germany

By:

The New York Times bestseller Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, and The Spy Who Came In from the Cold, comes Tom Hiddleston. John le Carre's latest novel, A Legacy of Spies is now available.

May 17, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 17, 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 May 17, 1969?

On May 17, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1969?

On May 17, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 17, 1969?

On May 17, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 17th?

May 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of May. 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 May 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Canada-united states relations, mexico-united states relations: the united states lifted tariffs on steel from canada and mexico.
  • 2018 - International military intervention against isil. denmark announces partial withdrawal of its special forces in iraq after the fall of isil.
  • 2017 - Bundu dia kongo supporters free their leader and 50 others with an attack on makala prison in kinshasa (democratic republic of the congo).

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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 May 1969?

May 1969 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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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Saturday May 17, 1969