Sunday May 18, 1969: on this day

About May 18th, 1969, in brief:

  • Historical events: Apollo 10 (Stafford / Cernan / Young) launched toward lunar orbit
  • Day of the week: May 18th, 1969 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Pope John Paul II, Perry Como
  • 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

More about May 18th, 1969? See below for more news and curiosities on May 18th, 1969.

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What day of the week was May 18, 1969?


May 18, 1969 was a Sunday and it was the 138th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 18, 1969 can also be written as 5/18/1969 in the US and as 18/5/1969 in UK and Europe.

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May 18, 1969: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 18, 1969:

  • Apollo 10 (stafford / cernan / young) launched toward lunar orbit
  • Apollo program: apollo 10 is launched.

May 18, 1969: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 18, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th 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 18, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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May 18, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 18, 1969 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 18, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 06:40 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 18, 1969?


Famous people born on May 18, 1969:

  • Helena Noguerra

    Belgian actress, singer, tv presenter, author, and model.

  • Tabatha Coffey

    Tabatha coffey is a hairstylist, salon owner, and television personality known for her appearances on reality tv shows such as tabatha takes...

  • Darrin Vincent

    Darrin Vincent is a renowned musician known for his contributions to bluegrass music.

  • Kenyon Crowley

    Co-founder of Foursquare, a location-based social networking website.

  • Martika

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Antônio Carlos Zago

    Brazilian footballer and manager.

  • Troy Cassar-Daley

    Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist.

  • Sean Sellers

    American homicide.

  • Alessandra Drusian

    Italian pop singer and half of the musical duo jalisse with fabio ricci.

  • Martika [Marta Marrero] in Whittier

    California, usa; singer (toy soldiers).

  • Jean-Chris Filippin

    Hockey defenseman (team france 1998).

  • Martika (singer)
  • Layne Flack
  • Barbara Weistroffer
  • Andrea Tentoni
  • Delcy Rodríguez
  • Blendi Fevziu

Whose famous birthday is on May 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 18th:

  • Pope John Paul II
    Pope John Paul II

    Pope john paul ii was the head of the catholic church from 1978 until his death in 2005, and is known for his role in ending communist rule...

  • Perry Como
    Perry Como

    Perry como was an american singer known for his relaxed and smooth vocal style, and for hits like 'catch a falling star' and 'magic...

  • Tina Fey
    Tina Fey

    American comedian, writer, and producer.

  • Charles Trenet
    Charles Trenet

    French actor, singer and songwriter.

  • George Strait
    George Strait

    American country western star and country music association award winner.

  • Diane McBain
    Diane McBain

    American actress.

  • Alana Stewart
    Alana Stewart

    American model, before she married george hamilton with whom she had a son named ashley.

  • Miriam Margolyes
    Miriam Margolyes

    British-Australian actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage.

  • Matt Long
    Matt Long

    American actor.

  • Dwayne Hickman
    Dwayne Hickman

    American child actor, darryl, and his older brother, were driven by stage mothers.

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How old is someone born on May 18, 1969?


Someone born on May 18, 1969 is:

55 years and 5 days old,

or 660 months and 5 days old,

or 2870 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20094 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 18, 1969?

There are 360 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 18th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 18, 1969.

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May 18, 1969: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 18, 1969:

  • Prentice Cooper

    American politician who served as Governor of Tennessee.

  • Luigi Petrillo
  • Ludwig Berger
  • Victor Mallet

What famous deaths happened on May 18th?

Famous deaths on May 18th:

  • Jill Ireland
    Jill Ireland

    British actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.

  • Charles Grodin
    Charles Grodin

    American actor and talk show host (d. 2021).

  • William Saroyan
    William Saroyan

    American author of short stories, novels, and plays.

  • Alexander Godunov
    Alexander Godunov

    Russian-american actor and ballet dancer; defected to america 8/21/1979.

  • Steve Forrest
    Steve Forrest

    American drummer (placebo).

  • Elisha Cook
    Elisha Cook

    Jr.

  • Arthur O'Connell
    Arthur O'Connell

    American actor (born in 1908).

  • Edwina Booth
    Edwina Booth

    American memoirist and biographer.

  • Bridgette Andersen
    Bridgette Andersen

    American actress (born 1975).

  • Jdyn Smith

    Pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.

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May 18, 1969: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 18, 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 18, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 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 18, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 18, 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 18, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

May 18, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 18, 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 18, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

May 18, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 18, 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 18, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 18, 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 18, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

The Liberace Show

Release year: 1969

Starring: Liberace, George Liberace

Country: United States of America

Dororo

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Akihiko Shiota

May 18, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 18, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

The Trouble With Lawyers by Murray Teigh Bloom

The Trouble With Lawyers

By:

This vital book, which is in the tradition of Silent Spring and The American Way of Death, The Case Against Congress and Unsafe ant any Speed, confronts a serious threat to the lives of the citizens of the United States.

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.

Except For Me And Thee by Jessamyn West

Except For Me And Thee

By:

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

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.

May 18, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 18, 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 18, 1969?

On May 18, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 1969?

On May 18, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 18, 1969?

On May 18, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 18th?

May 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Eurovision song contest 2019, duncan laurence representing the netherlands wins the 2019 edition with "arcade". this is the first time that the country has won since 1975.
  • 2018 - Santa fe high school shooting: in texas, united states, a school shooting occurs at santa fe high school. twelve others are hurt and eight students are killed, along with two teachers. (ktrk-tv),
  • 2017 - United states aircraft bombed a convoy belonging the syrian pro-government militia in a "deconfliction area" around al-tanf.

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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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