What happened on Friday April 04, 1969?

Here's what happened on April 04, 1969:

• First Temporary Artificial Heart Implantation Dr. Denton Cooley, a pioneering cardiac surgeon, successfully implanted the first temporary artificial heart at the Texas Heart Institute in Houston, marking a groundbreaking moment in medical technology and cardiovascular treatment.
• Harvard University Student Protest and Building Seizure Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) seized the Harvard University Administration Building in a dramatic protest, resulting in significant civil unrest. The confrontation escalated, with 45 people injured and 184 arrested, highlighting the intense social and political tensions of the late 1960s.
• ETA Political Violence in Spain Fermín Monasterio Pérez was killed by the Basque separatist group ETA in Biscay, Spain, representing the ongoing political conflict and violent struggle for Basque nationalism during this period.

Events in 1969

April 04, 1969: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 04, 1969

Newspapers from Apr. 04, 1969

April 04, 1969 was a Friday and it was the 94th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 04, 1969 can also be written as 4/4/1969 in the US and as 4/4/1969 in UK and Europe.

April 04, 1969 in April 1969 calendar

Famous people born on April 04, 1969:

• Piotr Anderszewski

  Renowned Polish classical pianist and composer known for his exceptional interpretations of Bach, Chopin, and Beethoven, with critically...

• Karren Brady

  Prominent British businesswoman, television personality, and sports executive best known for her role as vice-chairman of West Ham United...

• Ben Mendelsohn

  Acclaimed Australian actor known for versatile roles in films like 'Rogue One', 'Animal Kingdom', and 'Ready Player One', with numerous...

• Rich King

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on April 4th

Famous people died on April 04, 1969:

• Fanny Anitúa
• Friedrich von Huene
• Joseph Schubert
• Béla Varga

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on April 4th

April 04, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 04, 1969 was Dizzy by Tommy Roe, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

1. Tommy Roe - Dizzy
2. The 5th Dimension - Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)
3. The Zombies - Time Of The Season
4. Blood, Sweat & Tears - You've Made Me So Very Happy
5. Glen Campbell - Galveston

April 04, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 04, 1969 was Where Do You Go To (My Lovely) by Peter Sarstedt, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

1. Peter Sarstedt - Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)
2. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
3. Dean Martin - Gentle On My Mind
4. Cilla Black - Surround Yourself With Sorrow
5. Engelbert Humperdinck - The Way It Used To Be

April 04, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 04, 1969 was Only The Strong Survive by Jerry Butler, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

1. Jerry Butler - Only The Strong Survive
2. The Temptations - Run Away Child, Running Wild
3. The Isley Brothers - It's Your Thing
4. Aretha Franklin - The Weight
5. Clarence Carter - Snatching It Back

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 4th is Aries.

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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 04, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 04, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 04, 1969 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 04, 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 04, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 09:02 pm and setting at 06:49 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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Your place in the Universe on April 04, 1969

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Someone born on April 04, 1969 is:

56 years 1 month old,

or 673 months and 10 days old,

or 2927 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20494 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 04, 1969?

There are 325 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 4th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 04, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 04, 1969.

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