What happened on Monday June 02, 1969?

Here's what happened on June 02, 1969:

• Tragic Maritime Collision: USS Frank E. Evans Disaster During NATO maritime maneuvers off the coast of South Vietnam, the Australian aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne accidentally collided with the US destroyer USS Frank E. Evans, catastrophically splitting the destroyer in half. The tragic accident resulted in the deaths of 74 American sailors, marking one of the most significant naval accidents of the Vietnam War era.
• National Arts Centre Opens in Ottawa The National Arts Centre, a landmark cultural institution in Canada's capital city, officially opens its doors to the public. This prestigious venue would become a cornerstone of Canadian performing arts, providing a world-class space for theater, music, and dance performances, and symbolizing Canada's commitment to cultural development.

Events in 1969

June 02, 1969: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 02, 1969

Newspapers from Jun. 02, 1969

June 02, 1969 was a Monday and it was the 153rd day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 02, 1969 can also be written as 6/2/1969 in the US and as 2/6/1969 in UK and Europe.

June 02, 1969 in June 1969 calendar

Famous people born on June 02, 1969:

• Paulo Sérgio

  Brazilian professional footballer known for his skills as a midfielder and forward, who played for several prominent clubs in Brazil and...

• Teri Polo

  American actress known for her roles in films like 'Meet the Parents' and television series, with a significant career in entertainment.

• David Wheaton

  American tennis player from Minneapolis, Minnesota, who was a notable junior tennis champion in 1987 and later competed professionally.

• Jack Herrick

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on June 2nd

June 02, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 02, 1969 was Get Back by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week June 2nd and June 8th.

1. The Beatles - Get Back
2. Mercy - Love (Can Make You Happy)
3. The Friends Of Distinction - Grazing In The Grass
4. The Edwin Hawkins Singers - Oh Happy Day
5. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon Rising

June 02, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 02, 1969 was The Ballad Of John And Yoko by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week June 2nd and June 8th.

1. The Beatles - The Ballad Of John And Yoko
2. The Edwin Hawkins Singers - Oh Happy Day
3. Tommy Roe - Dizzy
4. Booker T & The MGs - Time Is Tight
5. Jethro Tull - Living In The Past

June 02, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 02, 1969 was Too Busy Thinking About My Baby by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week June 2nd and June 8th.

1. Marvin Gaye - Too Busy Thinking About My Baby
2. Edwin Hawkins - Oh Happy Day
3. Aretha Franklin - I Can't See Myself Leaving You
4. Johnnie Taylor - Testify (I Wonna)
5. The Temptations - Don't Let The Joneses Get You Down

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 2nd is Gemini.

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

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June 02, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 02, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 02, 1969 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 02, 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 02, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 10:20 pm and setting at 08:20 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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Your place in the Universe on June 02, 1969

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Someone born on June 02, 1969 is:

55 years 11 months old,

or 671 months and 12 days old,

or 2919 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20435 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 02, 1969?

There are 19 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 02, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 02, 1969.

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