What happened on Monday May 12, 1969?

Here's what happened on May 12, 1969:

• Winnie Mandela's Political Imprisonment On May 12, 1969, anti-apartheid activist Winnie Mandela was placed in solitary confinement under South Africa's oppressive Terrorism Act. This harsh detention lasted seventeen months, representing a significant moment in the struggle against apartheid. Mandela's imprisonment was part of the systematic suppression of political dissent by the racist South African government during the height of apartheid.
• Autogiro Speed Record Set by Kenneth H. Wallis On May 12, 1969, British pilot Kenneth H. Wallis set a remarkable speed record for autogyros, achieving a velocity of 179 kilometers per hour. This achievement highlighted the technological capabilities and potential of rotary-wing aircraft during the late 1960s. Wallis, known for his engineering skills and aviation expertise, demonstrated the performance capabilities of autogyros, which differ from helicopters in their rotor-wing propulsion mechanism.

Events in 1969

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

Magazines from May. 12, 1969

Newspapers from May. 12, 1969

May 12, 1969 was a Monday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 12, 1969 can also be written as 5/12/1969 in the US and as 12/5/1969 in UK and Europe.

May 12, 1969 in May 1969 calendar

Famous people born on May 12, 1969:

• Kim Fields

  Kim Fields is an American actress best known for her iconic role as Dorothy 'Tootie' Ramsey on the popular 1980s sitcom 'The Facts of Life'.

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on May 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 1969 was Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) by The 5th Dimension, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

1. The 5th Dimension - Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)
2. The Cowsills - Hair
3. The Beatles - Get Back
4. The Isley Brothers - It's Your Thing
5. Mercy - Love (Can Make You Happy)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 12, 1969 was Get Back by Beatles With Billy Preston, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

1. Beatles With Billy Preston - Get Back
2. Herman's Hermits - My Sentimental Friend
3. Mary Hopkin - Goodbye
4. Fleetwood Mac - Man Of The World
5. Clodagh Rodgers - Come Back And Shake Me

May 12, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 12, 1969 was The Chokin' Kind by Joe Simon, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

1. Joe Simon - The Chokin' Kind
2. The Isley Brothers - It's Your Thing
3. James Brown - I Don't Want Nobody To Give Me Nothing (Open Up The Door, I'
4. The Meters - Cissy Strut
5. Marvin Gaye - Too Busy Thinking About My Baby

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th is Taurus.

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

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May 12, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 12, 1969 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 12, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 03:44 am and setting at 05:39 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 02, 1969 while the next full moon would come on May 31, 1969.

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Your place in the Universe on May 12, 1969

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Someone born on May 12, 1969 is:

56 years and 1 day old,

or 672 months and 1 day old,

or 2922 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20455 days old,

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

There are 364 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 12th 2026.

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

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

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