What happened on Friday December 12, 1969?

Here's what happened on December 12, 1969:

• Piazza Fontana Bombing in Milan A devastating terrorist attack occurred at the Banca Nazionale dell'Agricoltura in Piazza Fontana, Milan, where a bomb explosion killed 14 people and injured 90 others. This event was part of the 'Strategia della tensione' (Strategy of Tension), a period of political violence and social unrest in Italy during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
• Hello, Dolly! Film Premiere The musical film 'Hello, Dolly!' starring Barbra Streisand premiered, marking a significant moment in Hollywood musical cinema. The film, based on the Broadway musical, would go on to win three Academy Awards.
• Bill Toomey Sets Decathlon World Record Decathlete Bill Toomey achieved a remarkable world record score of 8,417 points, showcasing exceptional athletic performance and setting a new benchmark in track and field sports.
• DUPE: The Magic Christian Premiere The comedy film 'The Magic Christian,' starring Peter Sellers and Ringo Starr, premiered in London, England, offering a satirical look at contemporary society.

Events in 1969

December 12, 1969: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 12, 1969

Newspapers from Dec. 12, 1969

December 12, 1969 was a Friday and it was the 346th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

December 12, 1969 in December 1969 calendar

Famous people born on December 12, 1969:

• Viswanathan Anand

  World-renowned Indian chess grandmaster and former World Chess Champion.

• Sophie Kinsella

  Bestselling English author known for her popular chick-lit novels, including the Shopaholic series.

• Carrie Westcott

  Playboy magazine model from Mission Hills, Kansas, featured as Playmate in September 1993.

• Fiona May

  Renowned English-Italian long jumper who competed in multiple Olympic Games.

• Johanne Montay

  Belgian television journalist working in media.

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on December 12th

Famous people died on December 12, 1969:

• Adele Zara

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on December 12th

December 12, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 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 12, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 12, 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 12, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 12, 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 12th 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 12, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 12, 1969 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 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 12, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 10:28 am and setting at 09:33 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 12, 1969

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Someone born on December 12, 1969 is:

55 years 5 months old,

or 665 months and 2 days old,

or 2891 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20242 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 12, 1969?

There are 212 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 12, 1969.

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