Monday April 21, 1969: on this day

About April 21st, 1969, in brief:

  • Historical events: 73rd Boston Marathon won by Yoshiaki Unetani of Japan in 2:13:49.
  • Day of the week: April 21st, 1969 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Elizabeth II, Tony Danza
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) by The 5th Dimension
  • #1 UK song: The Israelites by Desmond Dekker & The Aces
  • Popular movie: Pippi Longstocking directed by Olle Hellbom

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What day of the week was April 21, 1969?


April 21, 1969 was a Monday and it was the 111th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 21, 1969 can also be written as 4/21/1969 in the US and as 21/4/1969 in UK and Europe.

April 21, 1969 in April 1969 calendar

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April 21, 1969: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 21, 1969:

  • 73rd boston marathon won by yoshiaki unetani of japan in 2:13:49.

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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 21st 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 April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 21, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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


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The moon phase on April 21, 1969 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 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 April 21, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 07:45 am and setting at 12:02 am.

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

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Who was born on April 21, 1969?


Famous people born on April 21, 1969:

  • Toby Stephens
    Toby Stephens

    Toby stephens is an english actor known for his roles in james bond film die another day and the tv series black sails.

  • Robin Meade

    Host of HLN's Morning Express with Robin Meade.

  • Jim Thornton

    American television and radio announcer.

  • John Kibowen

    Kenyan runner.

  • Conrad Clarks

    Nfl center (indianapolis colts).

  • Felix Baumgartner

    Athlete.

  • Dwight Hollier

    Nfl linebacker (miami dolphins).

  • David Dias
  • Daniel Goldstein
  • Mario Poletti
  • Joel de la Fuente
  • Ekaterina Boldina
  • Andreas Christofī
  • Andrej Babkin

Whose famous birthday is on April 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 21st:

  • Elizabeth II
    Elizabeth II

    Elizabeth ii is the queen of the united kingdom and other commonwealth realms, and the longest-reigning monarch in british history.

  • Tony Danza
    Tony Danza

    Tony danza is an american actor best known for his roles in the tv shows 'taxi' and 'who's the boss?'.

  • James McAvoy
    James McAvoy

    Scottish actor, most well-known for his roles in "chronicles of narnia: the lion, the witch and the wardrobe", and "wanted", as well as...

  • Iggy Pop
    Iggy Pop

    American musician, a punk rocker.

  • Christian Coma
    Christian Coma

    Christian coma is a drummer best known for his work with the rock band black veil brides.

  • Rollo May
    Rollo May

    American psychoanalyst, lecturer and pioneer in existential psychology.

  • Charles Grodin
    Charles Grodin

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

  • Alana Ladd
    Alana Ladd

    American celebrity and one of the four children of actor alan ladd.

  • Claire Denis
    Claire Denis

    Paris, france -- actress (boom boom chocolat, paris).

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

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How old is someone born on April 21, 1969?


Someone born on April 21, 1969 is:

55 years 1 month old,

or 661 months and 15 days old,

or 2876 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20134 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 21, 1969?

There are 320 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 21st 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on April 21, 1969:

  • Francesco Falcetti

What famous deaths happened on April 21st?

Famous deaths on April 21st:

  • Nina Simone
    Nina Simone

    American jazz singer.

  • Ursula Jeans
    Ursula Jeans

    Simla, india -- actress ("i lived with you, over the moon").

  • Charles 'Buddy' Rogers
    Charles 'Buddy' Rogers

    American actor and musician (born in 1904).

  • James Melton
    James Melton

    American operatic tenor, of pneumonia at 56.

  • Mark Twain

    Mark Twain was a renowned American author known for his classic novels such as 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Adventures of Huckleberry...

  • Lymon Twain

    Lymon Twain was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer.

  • Oaks Twain

    Oaks Twain was a celebrated American novelist and humorist, best known for his classic works such as 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.

  • Mackinsey Twain

    Mackinsey Twain was a celebrated American writer and humorist, known for his iconic novels 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' and 'The...

  • Rmoni Simone

    Renowned American singer and civil rights activist.

  • Samuel Clemens

    Samuel Clemens, better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer who was a...

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


Holidays on April 21, 1969:

  • Rome - city birthday.
  • Texas-San Jacinto Day
  • Grounation Day in Rastafari movement.
  • Sunni Islam - Mawlid, Prophet Muhammad's birthday (2005).
  • Roman Empire - the Parilia was held in honor of Pales.
  • Tiradentes - Brazil.
  • Bahá'f Faith - First day of the festival of Ridván.

Observances on April 21, 1969:

  • World Creativity and Innovation Day

Saints celebrated on April 21, 1969:

  • Saint Wolbodo
  • Saint Konrad von Parzham
  • Saint Anastasius I
  • Saint Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury
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April 21, 1969: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 21, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 21st and April 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on April 21, 1969 was Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) by The 5th Dimension, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

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

The music chart in the USA on April 21, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)
  2. - You've Made Me So Very Happy
  3. - It's Your Thing
  4. - Hair
  5. - Only The Strong Survive

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

The number 1 song in the UK on April 21, 1969 was The Israelites by Desmond Dekker & The Aces, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

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

The music chart in the UK on April 21, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Israelites
  2. - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
  3. - Goodbye
  4. - Gentle On My Mind
  5. - Boom Bang-A-Bang

April 21, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 21, 1969 was It's Your Thing by The Isley Brothers, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

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

The R&B music chart on April 21, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - It's Your Thing
  2. - Only The Strong Survive
  3. - The Chokin' Kind
  4. - Run Away Child, Running Wild
  5. - Is It Something You've Got

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

The most popular movies on April 21, 1969 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Pippi Longstocking

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Olle Hellbom

Starring: Inger Nilsson, Maria Persson, Pär Sundberg, Margot Trooger

Country: United States of America

Hell Commandos

Release year: 1969

Directed by: José Luis Merino

Starring: Guy Madison, Raffaella Carrà, Stelvio Rosi, Manuel Zarzo

Where It's At

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Garson Kanin

Starring: David Janssen, Rosemary Forsyth, Robert Drivas, Brenda Vaccaro

Guns of the Magnificent Seven

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Paul Wendkos

Starring: George Kennedy, James Whitmore, Monte Markham, Reni Santoni

The Mad Room

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Bernard Girard

Starring: Stella Stevens, Shelley Winters, Skip Ward, Carol Cole

April 21, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 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:

Dororo

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Akihiko Shiota

Two in Clover

Release year: 1969

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

The bestselling books on April 21, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Age Of Discontinuity by Peter Drucker

The Age Of Discontinuity

By:

The last decades of the 20th century were characterized by a period of discontinuity and disruption in which the structure, meaning, and purpose of economy, society, and polity have been radically altered.

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.

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 Joys Of Yiddish by Leo Rosten

The Joys Of Yiddish

By:

Are you able to tell when to cry Mazel Tov and when to avoid it like a plague? Oy! Oy! is not a word. It's a vocabulary.

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 …

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

The most popular videogames on April 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

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Who was the US President on April 21, 1969?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on April 21, 1969?

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

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What is special about April 21st?

April 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of April. 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 April 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - At least 359 people were killed and 500 more injured in a series of explosions that occurred at churches and hotels in four locations in sri lanka. since then, isil has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. ambassador to the united nations for palestine riyad mensour said diplomats would ask the un for an investigation into the violence.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war: 2017 camp shaheen attack: taliban insurgents attacked an afghan military base at mazar-e-sharif in balkh province, killing over 140 soldiers. this attack is regarded as the most deadly of its kind (bbc).

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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 April 1969?

April 1969 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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Monday April 21, 1969