What happened on Monday September 08, 1969?

Here's what happened on September 08, 1969:

• SATENA Airlines Flight 742 Tragedy A devastating aviation disaster occurred when SATENA Airlines Flight 742, a Colombian DC-3 airliner, crashed during a severe storm near Apiay. All 32 passengers and crew members aboard were killed. The flight had originated in Bogota and was on a multi-stop route when the accident happened.
• Jamaica's Monetary Transition Jamaica officially transitioned from using the British Pound to its own national currency, the Jamaican Dollar. This change symbolized the country's continued economic and political independence from colonial rule.
• US Men's Tennis Championship Final The 89th US Men's Tennis Championship was won by Rodney G. Laver, who defeated Tony Roche in a decisive match with scores of 7-9, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2.
• US Amateur Men's Tennis Championship Stan Smith won the US Amateur Men's Tennis Championship, defeating Bob Lutz with scores of 9-7, 6-3, 6-1.

Events in 1969

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

Magazines from Sep. 08, 1969

Newspapers from Sep. 08, 1969

September 08, 1969 was a Monday and it was the 251st day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 08, 1969 can also be written as 9/8/1969 in the US and as 8/9/1969 in UK and Europe.

September 08, 1969 in September 1969 calendar

Famous people born on September 08, 1969:

• Gary Speed

  Renowned Welsh footballer and manager who tragically passed away in 2011, known for his significant contributions to football.

• Rachel Hunter

  Internationally famous New Zealand supermodel who rose to prominence with Sports Illustrated and became a fitness personality.

• Eusebio Di Francesco

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on September 8th

Famous people died on September 08, 1969:

• Bud Collyer

  Pioneering radio and television personality famous for voicing Superman and hosting popular game shows like 'Beat the Clock' and 'To Tell...

• Alexandra David-Néel

  French scholar, mystic, explorer and author, she became well-known for her travels through central asia.

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on September 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 08, 1969 was Honky Tonk Women by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week September 8th and September 14th.

1. The Rolling Stones - Honky Tonk Women
2. The Archies - Sugar, Sugar
3. Johnny Cash - A Boy Named Sue
4. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Green River
5. The Youngbloods - Get Together

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 08, 1969 was Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival, according to the music chart for the week September 8th and September 14th.

1. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon Rising
2. Zager & Evans - In The Year 2525
3. The Bee Gees - Don't Forget To Remember
4. Jane Birkin & Serge Gainsbourg - Je T'Aime... Moi Non Plus
5. Humble Pie - Natural Born Bugie

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 08, 1969 was Share Your Love With Me by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week September 8th and September 14th.

1. Aretha Franklin - Share Your Love With Me
2. The Dells - Oh What A Night
3. Gladys Knight And The Pips - The Nitty Gritty
4. Lou Rawls - Your Good Thing (Is About To End)
5. The Temptations - I Can't Get Next To You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 8th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 08, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 02:59 am and setting at 06:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 27, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Sep 25, 1969.

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Your place in the Universe on September 08, 1969

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Someone born on September 08, 1969 is:

55 years 8 months old,

or 668 months and 6 days old,

or 2905 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20337 days old,

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

There are 118 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 8th 2025.

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

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

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