Tuesday January 28, 1969: on this day

About January 28th, 1969, in brief:

  • Historical events: Barbara Jo Rubin becomes 1st woman jockey to win in North America
  • Day of the week: January 28th, 1969 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Elijah Wood, Ariel Winter
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Crimson And Clover by Tommy James and the Shondells
  • #1 UK song: Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da by Marmalade
  • Popular movie: Sweet Charity directed by Bob Fosse

More about January 28th, 1969? See below for more news and curiosities on January 28th, 1969.

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What day of the week was January 28, 1969?


January 28, 1969 was a Tuesday and it was the 28th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 28, 1969 can also be written as 1/28/1969 in the US and as 28/1/1969 in UK and Europe.

January 28, 1969 in January 1969 calendar

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January 28, 1969: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 28, 1969:

  • Barbara jo rubin becomes 1st woman jockey to win in north america
  • A blow-out on union oil's platform spills 80,000 to 100,000 barrels of crude oil into a channel and onto the beaches of santa barbara county in southern california inspiring wisconsin senator gaylord nelson to organize the first earth day in 1970

January 28, 1969: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 28, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 28th 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 28, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 28, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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January 28, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 28, 1969 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 28, 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 28, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 12:33 pm and setting at 04:43 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 28, 1969?


Famous people born on January 28, 1969:

  • Mo Rocca

    American media personality.

  • Kathryn Morris

    Kathryn morris is an american actress best known for her role as detective lilly rush in the television series cold case.

  • Linda Sánchez

    Linda Sánchez is a U.S.

  • Giorgio Lamberti

    Freestyle swimmer from italy (world record 200m).

  • John Veenhof

    Dutch soccer player (fc groningen).

  • Evgenij Kisurin
  • Petr Kouba
  • Anna Carmela Minuto
  • Jorge Otero
  • Adrian Paci
  • Chiara Strazzabosco
  • Roberto Trotta
  • Fernando Cornejo
  • Christiana Ruggeri
  • Rosa María Castillejo

Whose famous birthday is on January 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 28th:

  • Elijah Wood
    Elijah Wood

    Elijah wood is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as frodo baggins in the 'lord of the rings' film trilogy.

  • Ariel Winter
    Ariel Winter

    Ariel winter is a tv actress best known for her role as alex dunphy on the popular sitcom modern family.

  • Joey Fatone
    Joey Fatone

    Joey fatone is an american singer best known as a member of the boy band *nsync.

  • Nick Carter
    Nick Carter

    American singer, musician, dancer, and drummer.

  • Shruti Haasan
    Shruti Haasan

    Shruti haasan is an indian actress and singer known for her work in the south indian film industry as well as bollywood.

  • Barbi Benton
    Barbi Benton

    American singer and model, actress.

  • Alan Alda
    Alan Alda

    American actor, director, and scriptwriter, who was a star since 1972.

  • Rick Warren
    Rick Warren

    American minister, founder, pastor, and author of "the purpose driven life", among others.

  • Charles Taylor
    Charles Taylor

    Liberian politician, 22nd president of liberia.

  • Frank Skinner
    Frank Skinner

    English comedian, actor, and author.

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How old is someone born on January 28, 1969?


Someone born on January 28, 1969 is:

55 years 4 months old,

or 664 months and 7 days old,

or 2888 weeks

or 20216 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 28, 1969?

There are 238 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 28, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 28, 1969.

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January 28, 1969: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 28, 1969:

  • Giovanni Magli

What famous deaths happened on January 28th?

Famous deaths on January 28th:

  • Joe Viterelli
    Joe Viterelli

    American actor (born 1937).

  • Cicely Tyson
    Cicely Tyson

    American actress (b. 1924).

  • John Banner
    John Banner

    Austrian actor (born 1910).

  • Astryd Lindgren

    Renowned Swedish author of children's books.

  • Olita Tyson

    Legendary actress known for her powerful performances.

  • Henry VIII

    King of England from 1509 to 1547, known for his six marriages and the English Reformation.

  • Mayes Burt

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.

  • Winefred Ward

    Renowned American painter known for her landscapes and portraits.

  • Zarra Neale Hurston

    Prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance known for her novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God.

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January 28, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 28, 1969:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas
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January 28, 1969: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 28, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 27th and February 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 28, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 28, 1969 was Crimson And Clover by Tommy James and the Shondells, according to the music chart for the week January 27th and February 2nd.

January 28, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 28, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 27th and February 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crimson And Clover
  2. - Everyday People
  3. - Worst That Could Happen
  4. - Touch Me
  5. - I Heard It Through The Grapevine

January 28, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 28, 1969 was Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da by Marmalade, according to the music chart for the week January 27th and February 2nd.

January 28, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 28, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 27th and February 2nd. 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 28, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 28, 1969 was Can I Change My Mind by Tyrone Davis, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 27th and February 2nd.

January 28, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 28, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 27th and February 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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January 28, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 28, 1969 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Sweet Charity

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Bob Fosse

Starring: Shirley MacLaine, John McMartin, Ricardo Montalban, Sammy Davis Jr.

Country: United States of America

Changes

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Hall Bartlett

Starring: Kent Lane, Michele Carey, Jack Albertson, Marcia Strassman

The Guru

Release year: 1969

Directed by: James Ivory

Starring: Rita Tushingham, Michael York, Utpal Dutt, Madhur Jaffrey

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

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Hiroshi Inagaki

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

January 28, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 28, 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

Release year: 1968

January 28, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 28, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

On Reflection by Helen Hayes and Sandford Dody

On Reflection

By:

Helen Hayes addresses her grandchildren in the introduction to her autobiography. She writes, "It's no longer fashionable for people to have faith. But your grandmother has never been known for her chic style."

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.

The Bogey Man by George Plimpton

The Bogey Man

By:

Plimpton's account of his month on the pro golf circuit is The Bogey Man.

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 …

The Hurricane Years by Cameron Hawley

The Hurricane Years

By:

Cameron Hawley's The Hurricane Years, 1968, 1st edition. Published by Little, Brown & Company. Hardcover, 567 pages, with dust jacket.

January 28, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 28, 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 28, 1969?

On January 28, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 28, 1969?

On January 28, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 28, 1969?

On January 28, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 28th?

January 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - Boko haram insurgency: 60 people are killed in an attack on rann by boko haram.
  • 2018 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: battle of aden (2018): united arab emirates-backed southern transitional council fighters take control of government buildings in aden, south yemen after clashing with forces loyal president abdrabbuh mansur hadi. at least 10 people have been reported killed and 30 others injured. ahmed obeid bin daghr, yemeni prime minister, accuses separatists for staging a coup.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017). the world food programme reduces food aid for more than 1.4 million displaced iraqis 50%. this is due to payment delays by donor countries.

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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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