What happened on Monday April 14, 1969?

Here's what happened on April 14, 1969:

• Deadly Tornado in East Pakistan A catastrophic tornado struck Dacca (now Dhaka), East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), resulting in a devastating loss of 540 lives. This natural disaster highlighted the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
• First MLB Game Outside United States in Montreal The Montreal Expos played their first regular-season Major League Baseball game outside the United States, defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 8-7 at Parc Jarry in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. This historic game marked a significant expansion of baseball beyond its traditional US borders.
• 41st Academy Awards Highlights The 41st Academy Awards celebrated outstanding achievements in cinema. Notable winners included 'Oliver' for Best Picture, Cliff Robertson for Best Actor, and a historic tie for Best Actress between Katharine Hepburn and Barbra Streisand.
• Student Protest at Columbia College The Student Afro-American Society staged a significant protest by seizing a location at Columbia College, reflecting the ongoing social and racial tensions of the late 1960s.
• KEET TV Channel Begins Broadcasting KEET TV, channel 13 in Eureka, California, commenced its PBS broadcasting services, expanding public television access in Northern California.

Events in 1969

April 14, 1969: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 14, 1969

Newspapers from Apr. 14, 1969

April 14, 1969 was a Monday and it was the 104th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 14, 1969 can also be written as 4/14/1969 in the US and as 14/4/1969 in UK and Europe.

April 14, 1969 in April 1969 calendar

Famous people born on April 14, 1969:

• Brad Ausmus

  Professional baseball player who played as a catcher for the Detroit Tigers, known for his defensive skills and long MLB career.

• Mark Macon

  NBA guard who played for the Detroit Pistons during the 1990s, contributing to the team's competitive era.

• James Gray
• Ibn al-Khattab

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on April 14th

Famous people died on April 14, 1969:

• Matilde Muñoz Sampedro

  Spanish actress (b. 1900).

• Hans Kreysing

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on April 14th

April 14, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 14, 1969 was Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) by The 5th Dimension, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

1. The 5th Dimension - Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)
2. Blood, Sweat & Tears - You've Made Me So Very Happy
3. The Isley Brothers - It's Your Thing
4. Jerry Butler - Only The Strong Survive
5. Tommy Roe - Dizzy

April 14, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 14, 1969 was The Israelites by Desmond Dekker & The Aces, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

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 14, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 14, 1969 was It's Your Thing by The Isley Brothers, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

1. The Isley Brothers - It's Your Thing
2. Jerry Butler - Only The Strong Survive
3. The Temptations - Run Away Child, Running Wild
4. Joe Simon - The Chokin' Kind
5. Clarence Carter - Snatching It Back

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 14th 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 14, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 14, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 14, 1969 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 14, 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 14, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:18 am and setting at 05:43 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 14, 1969

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Someone born on April 14, 1969 is:

56 years and 5 days old,

or 672 months and 5 days old,

or 2922 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20459 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 14, 1969?

There are 360 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 14th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 14, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 14, 1969.

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