What happened on Sunday June 01, 1969?

About June 1st, 1969, in brief:

  • Historical events: In a pivotal French presidential election first round, Georges Pompidou and Alain Poher emerged as the top two candidates. Pompidou secured an impressive 45% of votes, while Poher narrowly edged out Communist Party candidate Jacques Duclos, who received 21% of the ballots. The results necessitated a runoff election between Pompidou and Poher to be held two weeks later.
  • Day of the week: June 1st, 1969 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Get Back by The Beatles
  • #1 UK song: Get Back by Beatles With Billy Preston
  • Popular movie: True Grit directed by Henry Hathaway

More about June 1st, 1969? See below for more news and curiosities on June 1st, 1969.

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June 01, 1969: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 01, 1969:

  • French Presidential Election First Round In a pivotal French presidential election first round, Georges Pompidou and Alain Poher emerged as the top two candidates. Pompidou secured an impressive 45% of votes, while Poher narrowly edged out Communist Party candidate Jacques Duclos, who received 21% of the ballots. The results necessitated a runoff election between Pompidou and Poher to be held two weeks later.
  • Canada Bans Tobacco Advertising on Radio and Television The Canadian government implemented a comprehensive ban on tobacco advertising across radio and television broadcasting, marking a significant public health policy milestone aimed at reducing tobacco promotion.
  • Norwegian Olympic Speed Skater Ivar Ballangrud Dies Ivar Ballangrud, a celebrated Norwegian speed skater who achieved Olympic glory by winning three gold medals at the 1936 Winter Olympics, died at the age of 65, marking the end of a remarkable athletic career.
  • Death of Archaeologist Attilio Degrassi Renowned Italian archaeologist and epigraphy specialist Attilio Degrassi passed away at the age of 81, leaving behind a significant legacy in archaeological research and historical documentation.

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June 01, 1969: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 01, 1969?


June 01, 1969 was a Sunday and it was the 152nd day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 01, 1969 can also be written as 6/1/1969 in the US and as 1/6/1969 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 01, 1969?


Famous people born on June 01, 1969:

  • Rita Figueroa
  • Andy Bloch
  • Tony Bennett
  • Teri Polo
  • Rene Liu

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June 01, 1969: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 01, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 26th and June 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

June 01, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 01, 1969 was Get Back by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

  1. - Get Back youtube
  2. - Love (Can Make You Happy) youtube
  3. - Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) youtube
  4. - Oh Happy Day youtube
  5. - Hair youtube

June 01, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 01, 1969 was Get Back by Beatles With Billy Preston, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

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

June 01, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 01, 1969 was The Chokin' Kind by Joe Simon, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

  1. - The Chokin' Kind
  2. - Too Busy Thinking About My Baby youtube
  3. - I Don't Want Nobody To Give Me Nothing (Open Up The Door, I'
  4. - I Can't See Myself Leaving You
  5. - It's Your Thing youtube
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June 01, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 1st is Gemini.

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June 01, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 01, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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June 01, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 01, 1969 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 01, 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 June 01, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 09:10 pm and setting at 07:02 am.

The previous full moon was on May 31, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Jun 29, 1969.

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How old is someone born on June 01, 1969?


Someone born on June 01, 1969 is:

55 years 10 months old,

or 670 months and 22 days old,

or 2916 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20415 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 01, 1969?

There are 39 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 01, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 01, 1969.

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