What happened on Monday January 06, 1969?

Here's what happened on January 06, 1969:

• Nixon's Electoral College Victory Certified The United States Congress officially certifies Richard Nixon's presidential election results, confirming his victory with 301 electoral votes against Hubert Humphrey's 191 and George C. Wallace's 46 votes.
• Led Zeppelin Releases Debut Album Led Zeppelin I, the first studio album by the iconic rock band Led Zeppelin, is released, marking a pivotal moment in rock music history.
• Tensions Escalate in Derry, Northern Ireland Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) damages property and assaults occupants in the Bogside, Derry. In response, residents erect barricades and establish the autonomous zone of Free Derry, marking a significant moment in the Northern Ireland conflict.
• Soviet Union Launches Soyuz 4 The Soviet Union launches Soyuz 4 spacecraft, continuing its space exploration efforts during the Cold War space race.
• Soviet Venus Exploration Mission The Soviet Union launches Venera 6 spacecraft toward Venus, advancing scientific understanding of planetary exploration.
• Martial Law in Madrid Martial law is declared in Madrid, with the University closed and over 300 students arrested, reflecting the political tensions in Spain during this period.
• Allegheny Airlines Flight 737 Crash Allegheny Airlines Flight 737 crashes in Lafayette Township, McKean County, Pennsylvania, resulting in the tragic loss of 11 lives during its multi-stop journey.
• USS Enterprise Explosion An explosion aboard the USS Enterprise near Hawaii results in 27 fatalities and 314 injuries, a significant naval incident.
• WLIW TV Channel 21 Begins Broadcasting WLIW TV channel 21 in Garden City, New York, begins its PBS broadcasting, expanding public television access.
• Waverley Line Passenger Service Ends The final passenger train traverses the Waverley Line before its closure, marking the end of an era in Scottish railway transportation.
• Nick A'Hern Olympic Athlete Nick A'Hern, an Australian 20k walker who competed in the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games.

Events in 1969

January 06, 1969: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 06, 1969

Newspapers from Jan. 06, 1969

January 06, 1969 was a Monday and it was the 6th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 06, 1969 can also be written as 1/6/1969 in the US and as 6/1/1969 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on January 06, 1969:

• Norman Reedus

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Famous people died on January 06, 1969:

• Al Haskell

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January 06, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 06, 1969 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week January 6th and January 12th.

1. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
2. Diana Ross and the Supremes - I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
3. Glen Campbell - Wichita Lineman
4. Young-Holt Unlimited - Soulful Strut
5. B.J. Thomas - Hooked On A Feeling

January 06, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 06, 1969 was Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da by Marmalade, according to the music chart for the week January 6th and January 12th.

1. Marmalade - Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da
2. Fleetwood Mac - Albatross
3. The Scaffold - Lily The Pink
4. The Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup
5. Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life

January 06, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 06, 1969 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week January 6th and January 12th.

1. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
2. The Temptations - Cloud Nine
3. Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life
4. Clarence Carter - Too Weak To Fight
5. Diana Ross And The Supremes & The Temptations - I'm Gonna Make You Love Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 6th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 06, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 06, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 06, 1969 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 06, 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 January 06, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 07:33 pm and setting at 09:49 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 03, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Feb 02, 1969.

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Your place in the Universe on January 06, 1969

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Someone born on January 06, 1969 is:

56 years 3 months old,

or 675 months and 17 days old,

or 2937 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20561 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 06, 1969?

There are 258 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 6th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 06, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 06, 1969.

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