What happened on Monday December 08, 1969?

Here's what happened on December 08, 1969:

• Olympic Airways Flight 954 strikes a mountain outside of Keratea, Greece, killing 90 people in the worst crash of a Douglas DC-6 in history.
• Police surprise attack on Black-Panthers in LA
• Greek DC-6B crashes in storm at Athens, Greece; 93 killed.
• Los Angeles Police Raid on Black Panthers On December 8, 1969, the Los Angeles Police Department conducted surprise attacks on Black Panther Party locations, resulting in the arrest of party members and children at two separate sites. This incident was part of the broader tensions between law enforcement and the Black Panther Party during the civil rights era.
• Olympic Airways Flight 954 Tragic Crash On December 8, 1969, Olympic Airways Flight 954, a Douglas DC-6B aircraft, crashed into Mount Paneio near the Greek village of Keratea during a severe storm. All 90 people on board perished in what became the worst crash of a Douglas DC-6 in aviation history. The plane was approximately 25 miles (40 km) from its intended destination of Athens when the fatal accident occurred.

Events in 1969

December 08, 1969: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 08, 1969

Newspapers from Dec. 08, 1969

December 08, 1969 was a Monday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1969 can also be written as 12/8/1969 in the US and as 8/12/1969 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 1969 in December 1969 calendar

December 08, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1969 was Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye by Steam, according to the music chart for the week December 8th and December 14th.

1. Steam - Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye
2. Peter, Paul and Mary - Leaving on A Jet Plane
3. Diana Ross and the Supremes - Someday We'll Be Together
4. The Beatles - Come Together
5. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Down On The Corner

December 08, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 1969 was Two Little Boys by Rolf Harris, according to the music chart for the week December 8th and December 14th.

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

December 08, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 1969 was Someday We'll Be Together by Diana Ross & The Supremes, according to the music chart for the week December 8th and December 14th.

1. Diana Ross & The Supremes - Someday We'll Be Together
2. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Friendship Train
3. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - These Eyes
4. The Originals - Baby I'm For Real
5. Aretha Franklin - Eleanor Rigby

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th 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 08, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 08, 1969 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 08, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:27 am and setting at 04:25 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 08, 1969

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Someone born on December 08, 1969 is:

55 years 5 months old,

or 665 months and 6 days old,

or 2892 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20246 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 08, 1969?

There are 208 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 08, 1969.

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