What happened on Wednesday April 09, 1969?

Here's what happened on April 09, 1969:

• First Flight of Concorde 002 The first British-built Concorde 002 prototype aircraft completed its maiden flight from Filton to RAF Fairford, piloted by test pilot Brian Trubshaw. This historic flight marked a significant milestone in supersonic passenger aviation development, representing a joint Anglo-French technological achievement.
• Chicago Eight Trial Begins The 'Chicago Eight' defendants, including prominent anti-war activists, pleaded not guilty to federal conspiracy charges related to riots during the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. This trial symbolized the intense political and social tensions of the late 1960s counterculture movement.
• Harvard University Student Protest Approximately 300 students, primarily from Students for a Democratic Society, seized Harvard University's Administration Building. Law enforcement responded forcefully, arresting 184 protesters and injuring 45, including future Fox News journalist Chris Wallace. This event highlighted student activism and campus unrest during the late 1960s.
• Billy Williams' Batting Achievement Chicago Cubs player Billy Williams achieved a rare baseball feat by hitting four consecutive doubles, leading his team to an 11-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. This remarkable performance showcased Williams' exceptional batting skills.
• Amy Feng Birth Amy Feng was born in Tianjin, China. She would later become a notable US table tennis player, representing the United States in the 1996 Olympics.
• Karl Krikken Cricket Career Begins Karl Krikken, a professional cricket player and wicketkeeper, began his career with Derbyshire County Cricket Club in 1989.

Events in 1969

April 09, 1969: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 09, 1969

Newspapers from Apr. 09, 1969

April 09, 1969 was a Wednesday and it was the 99th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 09, 1969 can also be written as 4/9/1969 in the US and as 9/4/1969 in UK and Europe.

April 09, 1969 in April 1969 calendar

Famous people born on April 09, 1969:

• Giovanni Allevi

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on April 9th

Famous people died on April 09, 1969:

• Leopold Grundwald
• Gino Vanelli
• principe della Corona di Tunisia Husayn Bey

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on April 9th

April 09, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 09, 1969 was Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) by The 5th Dimension, according to the music chart for the week April 7th and April 13th.

1. The 5th Dimension - Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)
2. Blood, Sweat & Tears - You've Made Me So Very Happy
3. Tommy Roe - Dizzy
4. Glen Campbell - Galveston
5. The Zombies - Time Of The Season

April 09, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 09, 1969 was The Israelites by Desmond Dekker & The Aces, according to the music chart for the week April 7th and April 13th.

1. Desmond Dekker & The Aces - The Israelites
2. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
3. Mary Hopkin - Goodbye
4. Dean Martin - Gentle On My Mind
5. Lulu - Boom Bang-A-Bang

April 09, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 09, 1969 was Only The Strong Survive by Jerry Butler, according to the music chart for the week April 7th and April 13th.

1. Jerry Butler - Only The Strong Survive
2. The Isley Brothers - It's Your Thing
3. The Temptations - Run Away Child, Running Wild
4. Clarence Carter - Snatching It Back
5. David Ruffin - My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 9th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 09, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 09, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 09, 1969 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 09, 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 April 09, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 01:42 am and setting at 11:49 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 02, 1969 while the next full moon would come on May 02, 1969.

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Someone born on April 09, 1969 is:

56 years and 26 days old,

or 672 months and 26 days old,

or 2925 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20480 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 09, 1969?

There are 339 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 9th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 09, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 09, 1969.

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