Monday May 05, 1969: on this day

May 05, 1969 was the 125th day of the year 1969, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 05, 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 May 05, 1969, who was born and died on May 05, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 05, 1969, which were the most popular songs (ex. Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) by The 5th Dimension), movies (e.g. Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed, directed by Terence Fisher), TV series (e.g. The Liberace Show) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 5th, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 05, 1969?


May 05, 1969 was a Monday and it was the 125th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

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May 05, 1969: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 05, 1969:

  • Pulitzer prize awarded to norman mailer
  • 23rd nba championship: boston celtics beat los angeles lakers, 4 games to 3.

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May 05, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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

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

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

Discover the Rooster personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on May 5th, 1969 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 05, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 05, 1969 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 05, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 11:32 pm and setting at 09:21 am.

The previous full moon was on May 02, 1969 while the next full moon would come on May 31, 1969.

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Who was born on May 05, 1969?


Famous people born on May 05, 1969:

  • Pieter Muller

    South african rugby player.

  • Bryan Ivie

    Torrance, california -- volleyball middle-blocker (1992, 1996 olympics - bronze medalist).

  • Olav Sepp

    Estonian chess player.

  • Michelle Freeman
  • Anderson Hunt
  • Sophie Moniotte
  • Sabrina Marinucci
  • Johan Abma
  • Adrian Carmack
  • Giuseppe Linares

Whose famous birthday is on May 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 5th:

  • Michael Palin
    Michael Palin

    British actor, comedian, and writer.

  • Chris Brown
    Chris Brown

    American actor, singer, and dancer.

  • Henry Cavill
    Henry Cavill

    British actor, who began his acting career as albert mondego in 2002's film adaptation of the count of monte cristo.

  • Virginie Efira
    Virginie Efira

    Belgian actress, tv presenter and producer, born to andra (c) efira professor of medicine.

  • Vincent Kartheiser
    Vincent Kartheiser

    Vincent kartheiser is an american actor known for his role as pete campbell in the television series mad men.

  • Tyrone Power
    Tyrone Power

    American actor of third generation.

  • Will Arnett
    Will Arnett

    Will arnett is a canadian-american actor and comedian known for his roles in arrested development and bojack horseman.

  • John Rhys-Davies
    John Rhys-Davies

    John rhys-davies is a welsh actor known for his roles as gimli in the lord of the rings and sallah in the indiana jones films.

  • Lance Henriksen
    Lance Henriksen

    Lance henriksen is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as 'aliens' and 'the terminator'.

  • Danielle Fishel
    Danielle Fishel

    Danielle fishel is an american actress best known for her role as topanga lawrence on the tv show boy meets world.

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May 05, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 54 years 11 months old,

or 659 months and 19 days old,

or 2868 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20078 days old,

if you were born on May 05, 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 May 05, 1969?

There are 11 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 5th 2024.

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

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

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May 05, 1969: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 05, 1969:

  • Osman Seidu
  • Paul Gailly
  • Giacomo Marassi
  • Louis Tessier

What famous deaths happened on May 5th?

Famous deaths on May 5th:

  • John Williams
    John Williams

    English-american actor (b. 1903).

  • Jean-Claude Pascal
    Jean-Claude Pascal

    French actor (golden salamander), dies at 64.

  • Dana Wynter
    Dana Wynter

    Actress german-english (d. 2011).

  • Albert Dekker
    Albert Dekker

    Deaths from accidental suffocation at the age of 62.

  • Elisabeth Fraser
    Elisabeth Fraser

    American television, film and stage actress (born 1920).

  • Rudolf Schön

    Austrian biologist known for his research in genetics.

  • Garl Kasell

    Garl Kasell was an American radio personality and newscaster who was the official judge and scorekeeper for the NPR news quiz show 'Wait...

  • Chanceler

    Key figure in the Brazilian independence movement.

  • Marri Shaw

    Renowned poet known for her evocative and emotional verses.

  • Mihail Botvinnik

    Mihail Botvinnik was a Soviet chess grandmaster and three-time world chess champion.

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May 05, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 05, 1969:

  • Martyrs Neophytos, Gaius and Gaianus
  • Euthymios the Wonderworker
  • Barlaam of Serpukhov
  • Martin and Heraclius of Illyria
  • Eulogios the Confessor
  • New Martyr Ephraim of Nea Makri
  • Albania: Martyrs' Day.
  • Great Martyr Irene
  • Roly Poly of Georgia.
  • Ethiopia: Liberation Day (1941).

Observances on May 05, 1969:

  • Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon
  • World Portuguese Language Day [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 05, 1969:

  • Saint Aventinus (d. 1189)
  • Saint Angelus of Jerusalem (d. 1222)
  • Saint Britto
  • Saint Gerontius (d. 472)
  • Saint Godehart (d. 1038)
  • Saint Nicetius
  • Saint Hilary of Arles (d. 449)
  • Saint Pius V (1505-1572)
  • Saint Jutta of Kulmsee, aka Saint Jutta of Sangerhausen or Saint Judith of Prussia (d. 1260)
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May 05, 1969: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 05, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 5th and May 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 05, 1969 was Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) by The 5th Dimension, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

May 05, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 05, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)
  2. - Hair
  3. - It's Your Thing
  4. - Hawaii Five-O
  5. - You've Made Me So Very Happy

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 05, 1969 was Get Back by Beatles With Billy Preston, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

May 05, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 05, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Get Back
  2. - My Sentimental Friend
  3. - Goodbye
  4. - Man Of The World
  5. - Come Back And Shake Me

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 05, 1969 was It's Your Thing by The Isley Brothers, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

May 05, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 05, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - It's Your Thing
  2. - The Chokin' Kind
  3. - Only The Strong Survive
  4. - I Don't Want Nobody To Give Me Nothing (Open Up The Door, I'
  5. - Cissy Strut

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May 05, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 05, 1969 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed

Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Terence Fisher

Starring: Peter Cushing, Veronica Carlson, Freddie Jones, Simon Ward

Winning

Winning

Release year: 1969

Directed by: James Goldstone

Starring: Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Robert Wagner, Richard Thomas

My Night at Maud's

My Night at Maud's

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Éric Rohmer

Starring: Jean-Louis Trintignant, Françoise Fabian, Marie-Christine Barrault, Antoine Vitez

Country: United States of America

Easy Rider

Easy Rider

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Dennis Hopper

Starring: Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, Jack Nicholson, Antonio Mendoza

Country: United States of America

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Release year: 1969

Directed by: Barbet Schroeder

Starring: Mimsy Farmer, Klaus Grünberg, Heinz Engelmann, Michel Chanderli

Country: United States of America

May 05, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 05, 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:

The Liberace Show

The Liberace Show

Release year: 1969

Starring: Liberace, George Liberace

Country: United States of America

Dororo

Dororo

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Akihiko Shiota

Two in Clover

Two in Clover

Release year: 1969

May 05, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 05, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Small Town in Germany by John le Carre

A Small Town in Germany

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The New York Times bestseller Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, and The Spy Who Came In from the Cold, comes Tom Hiddleston. John le Carre's latest novel, A Legacy of Spies is now available.

The Lost Queen by Norah Lofts

The Lost Queen

By:

Exiles are the destiny of princesses. What's the alternative? Spinsterhood? So Caroline Matilda's future was decided - marriage to the almost insane

Grant Takes Command by Bruce Catton

Grant Takes Command

By:

This classic work of military history follows the adventures of the mysterious commander-in-chief of the Union forces during the Civil War's last year and a quarter.

The Salzburg Connection by Helen MacInnes

The Salzburg Connection

By:

He requested the dispatch of two operatives with proper training to Salzburg. Extreme measures may be necessary. In 1945, their thousand-year-old empire was falling around them, and the Allies on the heels. The Nazis hidden a sealed chest in dark …

The Inland Island by Josephine Winslow Johnson

The Inland Island

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The Inland Island was published originally in 1969. It is a powerful, relevant story about a woman and her farm, as well as the gradual invasion by a more automated society.

May 05, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 05, 1969 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Space Travel

Space Travel

Platform: Multics, GECOS, PDP-7

Genre: Simulation game

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Who was the US President on May 05, 1969?

On May 05, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 05, 1969?

On May 05, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 05, 1969?

On May 05, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 5th?

May 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of May. 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 May 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - Gaza-israel clashes (may 2019, iran-israel proxy conflict: hamas, iran-israel proxy conflict. hamas and other militants in the gaza strip fire hundreds upon israel. two israeli civilians were killed in ashkelon and another in ashdod. at least 23 palestinians were killed in retaliatory israeli strikes against gaza, including a hamas senior commander.
  • 2018 - Six palestinians are killed in an explosion at deir al-balah (gaza), hamas and israel defense forces deny responsibility for the explosion and each blame the other.
  • 2017 - Syria civil war: russia and turkey agree to create four "safe zones" in syria. all military aircraft, including those from turkey, russia, and the united states, will be prohibited from flying over these areas. (reuters) (fox news). the long-awaited safe zones were welcomed by the united nations, but they have been rejected both by the kurdish pyd and syrian rebels.

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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 May 1969?

May 1969 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.

Discover how May 1969 calendar looked like.

Monday May 5, 1969