What happened on Wednesday February 05, 1969?

Here's what happened on February 05, 1969:

• Vince Lombardi Joins Washington Redskins Leadership Legendary football coach Vince Lombardi becomes a multi-role executive for the Washington Redskins, taking on positions as part owner, vice president, general manager, and head coach, signaling a potentially transformative moment for the franchise.
• Santa Barbara Oil Spill A massive oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, causes significant environmental disruption, forcing the closure of the city's harbor and drawing attention to potential ecological risks of offshore drilling.
• US Population Milestone The United States reaches a significant demographic milestone by hitting a population of 200 million, reflecting the nation's continued growth and expansion in the post-war era.
• Conrad Hilton Jr. Passes Away Conrad Hilton Jr., 42-year-old heir to the Hilton Hotels fortune and known socialite, dies from complications related to alcoholism, marking the end of a tumultuous life in the prominent hospitality dynasty.

Events in 1969

February 05, 1969: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 05, 1969

Newspapers from Feb. 05, 1969

February 05, 1969 was a Wednesday and it was the 36th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 05, 1969 can also be written as 2/5/1969 in the US and as 5/2/1969 in UK and Europe.

February 05, 1969 in February 1969 calendar

Famous people born on February 05, 1969:

• Michael Sheen

  Michael Sheen is a versatile Welsh actor renowned for his transformative biographical performances in films like 'The Queen', 'Frost/Nixon',...

• Bobby Brown

  Bobby Brown is an American R&B singer who rose to fame in the late 1980s with his breakthrough album 'Don't Be Cruel'.

• Gaylon Nickerson
• Frédéric Magné

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on February 5th

Famous people died on February 05, 1969:

• Thelma Ritter

  Acclaimed character actress known for her distinctive voice and comedic timing, who appeared in numerous films including 'Rear Window' and...

• Y. Frank Freeman

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on February 5th

February 05, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 05, 1969 was Crimson And Clover by Tommy James and the Shondells, according to the music chart for the week February 3rd and February 9th.

1. Tommy James and the Shondells - Crimson And Clover
2. Sly & the Family Stone - Everyday People
3. Brooklyn Bridge - Worst That Could Happen
4. The Doors - Touch Me
5. The Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup

February 05, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 05, 1969 was (If Paradise Is) Half As Nice by Amen Corner, according to the music chart for the week February 3rd and February 9th.

1. Amen Corner - (If Paradise Is) Half As Nice
2. Fleetwood Mac - Albatross
3. The Move - Blackberry Way
4. Peter Sarstedt - Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)
5. Donald Peers - Please Don't Go

February 05, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 05, 1969 was Can I Change My Mind by Tyrone Davis, according to the music chart for the week February 3rd and February 9th.

1. Tyrone Davis - Can I Change My Mind
2. Diana Ross And The Supremes & The Temptations - I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
3. Young-Holt Unlimited - Soulful Strut
4. Sly & The Family Stone - Everyday People
5. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 5th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 05, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 05, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 05, 1969 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 05, 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 February 05, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 08:42 pm and setting at 08:58 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 02, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Mar 04, 1969.

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Your place in the Universe on February 05, 1969

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Someone born on February 05, 1969 is:

56 years 4 months old,

or 676 months

or 2939 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20574 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 05, 1969?

There are 245 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 5th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 05, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 05, 1969.

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