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October 02, 1969 was the 275th day of the year 1969, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is October 02, 1969 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 02, 1969, who was born and died on October 02, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 02, 1969, which were the most popular songs (ex. Sugar, Sugar by The Archies), movies (e.g. Paint Your Wagon, directed by Joshua Logan), TV series (e.g. Monty Python'S Flying Circus) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 2nd, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 02, 1969?
- October 02, 1969: What happened on that day?
- October 02, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 02, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 02, 1969?
- October 02, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 02, 1969: What famous people died on that day?
- October 02, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 02, 1969: Number 1 song on that day
- October 02, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 02, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 02, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 02, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 02, 1969?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 02, 1969?
- Who was the Pope on October 02, 1969?
What day of the week was October 02, 1969?
October 02, 1969 was a Thursday and it was the 275th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 02, 1969 can also be written as 10/2/1969 in the US and as 2/10/1969 in UK and Europe.
October 02, 1969: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 02, 1969:
- Seattle pilots play last game in seattle, washington, defeated by the oakland athletics' 3-1 for their 98th loss of year. the american league's newest franchise attracts only 677, 944 fans for the season and will play in milwaukee as the brewers next season.
- A 1.2 megaton thermonuclear device is tested at amchitka island, alaska. this test is code-named project milrow, the 11th test of the operation mandrel 1969–1970 underground nuclear test series. this test is known as a quotcalibration shotquot to test if the island is fit for larger underground nuclear detonations.
October 02, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 02, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 02, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 2nd, 1969 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 02, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 02, 1969 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 02, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 09:52 pm and setting at 02:55 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 25, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Oct 25, 1969.
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Who was born on October 02, 1969?
Famous people born on October 02, 1969:
- Trek Kelly
Renowned actor known for his versatile roles in film and television.
- Badly Drawn Boy
English musician.
- Badly Boy
English guitarist and singer-songwriter.
- Zach Galifianakis
Actor.
- Damon Gough
English singer.
- Mitch English
American actor and talk-show host.
- Jun Akiyama
Japanese professional wrestler.
- Marcus Robertson
Nfl safety/cornerback (houston/tenn oilers).
- Matthew Walbeck
Sacramento, california -- catcher (minn twins).
- Natasha Little
- Svetlana Căpățînă
- Paperboy
- Yuka Tokumitsu
- Rod Wallace
- Dejan Govedarica
- Andrej Belofastov
- Joe Falzon
Whose famous birthday is on October 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 2nd:
![Avery Brooks]()
Avery BrooksAvery Brooks is an American actor, director, and educator, best known for his roles as Benjamin Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Hawk...
![Ayumi Hamasaki]()
Ayumi HamasakiProducer and actress of japanese singer-songwriters.
![Graham Greene]()
Graham GreeneBritish travel writer, novelist, playwright, film critic, and literary critic.
![Maribel Verdú]()
Maribel VerdúSpanish singer and actress.
![Persis Khambatta]()
Persis KhambattaEast indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.
![Efren Ramirez]()
Efren RamirezAmerican producer and actor.
![Lew Temple]()
Lew TempleAmerican actor.
![Tara Barr]()
Tara BarrAmerican actress.
![Jurnee Smollett-Bell]()
Jurnee Smollett-BellJurnee smollett-bell is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like friday night lights and underground, as well as in films...
October 02, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 54 years 6 months old,
or 654 months and 17 days old,
or 2846 weeks and 1 day old,
or 19923 days old,
if you were born on October 02, 1969.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 02, 1969?
There are 166 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 2nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 02, 1969?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 02, 1969.
October 02, 1969: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 02, 1969:
- Katharine Susannah Prichard
At 85, a novelist (black opal) dies.
- Arthur John Arberry
- George Coedès
What famous deaths happened on October 2nd?
Famous deaths on October 2nd:
![Tom Petty]()
Tom PettyTom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...
![Rock Hudson]()
Rock HudsonAmerican actor.
![Madeleine Carroll]()
Madeleine CarrollBritish actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.
![Gene Autry]()
Gene AutryAmerican singer who became famous as a singing cowboy on radio, in movies and on television.
![George Grizzard]()
George GrizzardAmerican actor, who started his stage career in 1945.
![Tamara Dobson]()
Tamara DobsonAmerican actress (born 1947).
![Nipsey Russell]()
Nipsey RussellAmerican comedian and actor (d. 2005).
![George Bancroft]()
George BancroftAmerican historian and statesman, who was prominent in supporting secondary education at both the state and national levels.
- Marsel Duchamp
French-American artist known for his contributions to Dadaism and Surrealism.
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October 02, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 02, 1969:
- Also see October 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Roman Catholic Church - Memorial of Guardian Angels
- World Farm Animal Day
- Roman festivals - First day of the Ludi Augustales to celebrate the recovery by emperor August of Roman standards from the Parthians
- Guinea - Independence Day (from France, 1958)
- French Republican Calendar - Pomme de terre (Potato) Day, eleventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- India - Gandhi Jayanti (birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, 1869)
Observances on October 02, 1969:
- World Habitat Day
- International Day of Non-Violence
October 02, 1969: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 02, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 29th and October 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 02, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 1969 was Sugar, Sugar by The Archies, according to the music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.
October 02, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 02, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 29th and October 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Archies - Sugar, Sugar
- Oliver - Jean
- Bobby Sherman - Little Woman
- Three Dog Night - Easy To Be Hard
- The Temptations - I Can't Get Next To You
October 02, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 02, 1969 was Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival, according to the music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.
October 02, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 02, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 29th and October 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon Rising
- Zager & Evans - In The Year 2525
- The Bee Gees - Don't Forget To Remember
- Jane Birkin & Serge Gainsbourg - Je T'Aime... Moi Non Plus
- Humble Pie - Natural Born Bugie
October 02, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 1969 was I Can't Get Next To You by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.
October 02, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 02, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 29th and October 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Temptations - I Can't Get Next To You
- Marvin Gaye - That's The Way Love Is
- The Dells - Oh What A Night
- Sly & The Family Stone - Hot Fun In The Summertime
- Aretha Franklin - Share Your Love With Me
October 02, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 02, 1969 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Paint Your Wagon
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Joshua Logan
Starring: Lee Marvin, Clint Eastwood, Jean Seberg, Harve Presnell
Country: United States of America
The Madwoman of Chaillot
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Bryan Forbes
Starring: Katharine Hepburn, Charles Boyer, Claude Dauphin, Edith Evans
Country: United States of America
The Structure of Crystal
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Krzysztof Zanussi
Starring: Barbara Wrzesinska, Jan Myslowicz, Andrzej Zarnecki, Wladyslaw Jarema
Forgotten Pistolero
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Ferdinando Baldi
Starring: Leonard Mann, Luciana Paluzzi, Pietro Martellanza, Alberto de Mendoza
The Royal Hunt of the Sun
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Irving Lerner
Starring: Robert Shaw, Christopher Plummer, Nigel Davenport, Leonard Whiting
October 02, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 02, 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:
Monty Python's Flying Circus
Release year: 1969
Written by: Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, John Cleese
Starring: Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Here Comes the Grump
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Grant Simmons
Sesame Street
Release year: 1969
Written by: Joan Ganz Cooney
Starring: Frank Oz, Caroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson, Jim Henson
Country: United States of America
October 02, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 02, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Ada
By: Vladimir Nabokov
Two weeks after his seventieth year, Ada, or Ardor, was published. It is Nabokov's most celebrated masterpiece, and the triumphant culmination of his career in novel writing. It
The Love Machine
By: Jacqueline Susann
This novel is set in a time where steak, vodka, and Benzedrine were staples of a healthy diet. Robin Stone is the "love machine", a TV-network king around whom women flock.
My Life And Prophecies
By: Jeane Dixon
Jeane Dixon, the world-famous Jeane Dixon, tells her story in her own words for the first time. She shares her vision for the future. Since 1965 Mrs.
Naked Came The Stranger
By: Penelope Ashe
This is a steamy, bestseller tale about Long Island lust. It was written by Mike McGrady (Newsday columnist) and two dozen of his associates. Gillian Blake, talk show host, the
The Goodbye Look
By: Ross MacDonald
Lew Archer, in The Goodbye Look is hired by Larry Chalmers and Irene Chalmers to investigate a burglary at their mission-style home.
October 02, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 02, 1969 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Space Travel
Who was the US President on October 02, 1969?
On October 02, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 02, 1969?
On October 02, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 02, 1969?
On October 02, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 2nd?
October 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of October. 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 October 2nd, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present), afghan parliamentary election, 2018, 13 killed and more than 30 injured at an election rally held in nangarhar province in afghanistan.
- 2017 - Due to a bomb threat, the luxor hotel has been placed under lockdown
- 2016 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). an isil sniper shoots jeroen oerlemans, a dutch war correspondent and photographer, in sirte, libya.
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 October 1969?
October 1969 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
