What happened on Saturday February 08, 1969?

Here's what happened on February 08, 1969:

• Allende Meteorite Explosion Over Mexico At 1:05 AM local time (07:05 UTC), the Allende meteorite dramatically exploded as it entered Earth's atmosphere over the village of Pueblito de Allende in Chihuahua state, Mexico. The event resulted in over 2 tons of stony carbonaceous meteorites (type CV3) falling to the ground, making it one of the most significant meteorite falls in scientific history.
• Saturday Evening Post Ceases Weekly Publication After 147 years of continuous publication, The Saturday Evening Post printed its final weekly issue, marking the end of an iconic American magazine that had been a significant part of print media culture since the mid-19th century.

Events in 1969

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

Magazines from Feb. 08, 1969

Newspapers from Feb. 08, 1969

February 08, 1969 was a Saturday and it was the 39th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 1969 can also be written as 2/8/1969 in the US and as 8/2/1969 in UK and Europe.

February 08, 1969 in February 1969 calendar

Famous people born on February 08, 1969:

• Mary McCormack

  American actress and producer known for her roles in television series like 'In Plain Sight' and films such as 'Private Parts'.

• Pauly Fuemana

  New Zealand-Australian musician best known as the lead singer of OMC, famous for the hit song 'How Bizarre'.

• Marco Villa
• Andrea Orlando

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on February 8th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 08, 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 08, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 08, 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 8th 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 08, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 08, 1969 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 08, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 10:58 pm and setting at 10:12 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 08, 1969

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Someone born on February 08, 1969 is:

56 years 2 months old,

or 674 months and 15 days old,

or 2932 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20528 days old,

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

There are 291 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 8th 2026.

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

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

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