What happened on Sunday June 08, 1969?

Here's what happened on June 08, 1969:

• Nixon Announces Troop Withdrawal from Vietnam President Richard Nixon declares that 25,000 U.S. troops will be withdrawn from Vietnam by the end of August, signaling a potential de-escalation of American involvement in the Vietnam War.
• Mickey Mantle Day at Yankee Stadium Mickey Mantle, one of baseball's greatest legends, is honored at Yankee Stadium during 'Mickey Mantle Day'. A crowd of 60,096 fans witnesses the retirement of his iconic number 7 jersey.
• Brian Jones Leaves The Rolling Stones Brian Jones, one of the founding members of the legendary rock band The Rolling Stones, departs from the group, marking a significant moment in the band's history.
• Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour Final Episode The last episode of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour airs on CBS after the network cancels the popular variety show. The program was known for its controversial and politically charged comedy that often pushed the boundaries of television entertainment in the late 1960s.
• Rod Laver Wins French Open Australian tennis legend Rod Laver wins the French Open men's singles title, defeating fellow Australian Ken Rosewall with a score of 6-4, 6-3, 6-4. This victory is part of his second Grand Slam achievement.
• 21st Emmy Awards The 21st Emmy Awards ceremony takes place, with notable winners including the comedy series 'Get Smart' and actors Don Adams and Susan St. James receiving recognition for their performances.
• KDNL TV Channel 30 Begins Broadcasting KDNL TV channel 30, an independent television station, begins broadcasting in Saint Louis, Missouri, expanding local media options for viewers.

Events in 1969

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

Magazines from Jun. 08, 1969

Newspapers from Jun. 08, 1969

June 08, 1969 was a Sunday and it was the 159th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 1969 can also be written as 6/8/1969 in the US and as 8/6/1969 in UK and Europe.

June 08, 1969 in June 1969 calendar

Famous people born on June 08, 1969:

• JP Manoux

  Canadian-American actor known for comedic roles in television series like 'ER' and 'Phil of the Future', with a versatile acting career in...

• Abra Moore

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on June 8th

Famous people died on June 08, 1969:

• Robert Taylor

  Robert Taylor was a prominent Hollywood actor who starred in over 70 films during his 35-year career.

• Arunachalam Mahadeva

  Sri lankan politician and diplomat (b. 1885).

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on June 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 08, 1969 was Get Back by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week June 2nd and June 8th.

1. The Beatles - Get Back
2. Mercy - Love (Can Make You Happy)
3. The Friends Of Distinction - Grazing In The Grass
4. The Edwin Hawkins Singers - Oh Happy Day
5. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon Rising

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 08, 1969 was The Ballad Of John And Yoko by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week June 2nd and June 8th.

1. The Beatles - The Ballad Of John And Yoko
2. The Edwin Hawkins Singers - Oh Happy Day
3. Tommy Roe - Dizzy
4. Booker T & The MGs - Time Is Tight
5. Jethro Tull - Living In The Past

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 08, 1969 was Too Busy Thinking About My Baby by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week June 2nd and June 8th.

1. Marvin Gaye - Too Busy Thinking About My Baby
2. Edwin Hawkins - Oh Happy Day
3. Aretha Franklin - I Can't See Myself Leaving You
4. Johnnie Taylor - Testify (I Wonna)
5. The Temptations - Don't Let The Joneses Get You Down

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 8th is Gemini.

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

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June 08, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 08, 1969 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 08, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 01:50 am and setting at 03:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 31, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Jun 29, 1969.

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Your place in the Universe on June 08, 1969

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Someone born on June 08, 1969 is:

55 years 10 months old,

or 670 months and 15 days old,

or 2915 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20408 days old,

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

There are 46 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 8th 2025.

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

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

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