What happened on Thursday December 04, 1969?

Here's what happened on December 04, 1969:

• Black Panther Party Leaders Killed in Chicago Police Raid Fred Hampton and Mark Clark, prominent Black Panther Party members, were fatally shot during a controversial pre-dawn raid by 14 Chicago police officers. This event was later recognized as a significant moment in the civil rights movement, highlighting systemic racism and police brutality.
• Jay-Z Born Shawn Carter, professionally known as Jay-Z, was born in Brooklyn, New York. He would go on to become one of the most influential rappers, entrepreneurs, and music industry executives of his generation, co-founding Roc-A-Fella Records and later becoming a billionaire.
• Record-Breaking Surfing Wave Ride Legendary surfer Greg Noll rode an unprecedented 65-foot wave on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. This remains the highest recorded wave ride in surfing history, showcasing extraordinary human courage and skill in extreme conditions.
• Lucas Radebe Born Lucas Radebe, a prominent South African footballer, was born. He would become a legendary player for Leeds United and the South African national team, known for his leadership and skill on the field.
• Marie-Josée Morneau Born Marie-Josée Morneau was born in Longueuil, Quebec, Canada. She would become an accomplished 56kg judoka who represented Canada in the 1996 Olympics, contributing to the nation's sporting achievements.

Events in 1969

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

Magazines from Dec. 04, 1969

Newspapers from Dec. 04, 1969

December 04, 1969 was a Thursday and it was the 338th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 04, 1969 can also be written as 12/4/1969 in the US and as 4/12/1969 in UK and Europe.

December 04, 1969 in December 1969 calendar

Famous people born on December 04, 1969:

• Jay Z

  Legendary American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur who co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records and became one of the most successful and...

• Jay-Z

  American rapper, producer, and actor, co-founded roc-a-fella records.

• Shona Lindsay

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on December 4th

Famous people died on December 04, 1969:

• Fred Hampton

  Fred Hampton was a prominent Black Panther Party leader assassinated by Chicago police in 1969, becoming a significant symbol of the civil...

• Karl Kaufmann
• Alceo Toni

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on December 4th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 04, 1969 was Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye by Steam, according to the music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

1. Steam - Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye
2. Peter, Paul and Mary - Leaving on A Jet Plane
3. The Beatles - Come Together
4. R.B. Greaves - Take A Letter Maria
5. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Down On The Corner

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 04, 1969 was Sugar Sugar by Archies, according to the music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

1. Archies - Sugar Sugar
2. Kenny Rogers & The First Edition - Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town
3. Rolf Harris - Two Little Boys
4. Stevie Wonder - Yester-Me Yester-You Yesterday
5. Blue Mink - Melting Pot

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 04, 1969 was Baby I'm For Real by The Originals, according to the music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

1. The Originals - Baby I'm For Real
2. Diana Ross & The Supremes - Someday We'll Be Together
3. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - These Eyes
4. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Friendship Train
5. Stevie Wonder - Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 4th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 04, 1969 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 04, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 01:37 am and setting at 01:42 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 23, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Dec 23, 1969.

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Your place in the Universe on December 04, 1969

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Someone born on December 04, 1969 is:

55 years 5 months old,

or 665 months and 10 days old,

or 2892 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20250 days old,

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

There are 204 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 4th 2025.

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

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

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