What happened on Friday November 14, 1969?

Here's what happened on November 14, 1969:

• Apollo 12 Moon Mission Launch NASA launched Apollo 12, the second manned mission to the Moon, carrying astronauts Charles Conrad Jr., Richard F. Gordon Jr., and Alan L. Bean from Kennedy Space Center at 11:22 a.m. EST. This mission was a critical milestone in the Apollo program's goal of lunar exploration.
• Vietnam War Moratorium Protest In Washington, DC, between 250,000 and 500,000 protesters staged a peaceful demonstration against the Vietnam War, including a symbolic 'March Against Death'. This massive anti-war protest highlighted growing public opposition to U.S. military involvement.
• Color Television Broadcast Begins in UK Regular color television broadcasts commenced on BBC1 and ITV in the United Kingdom, marking a significant technological and cultural milestone in British media and entertainment.
• Wendy's Restaurant Founded Entrepreneur Dave Thomas opened his first restaurant in downtown Columbus, Ohio, naming the chain 'Wendy's' after his 8-year-old daughter Melinda Lou, who was nicknamed Wendy by her siblings. This marked the beginning of a major fast-food franchise.
• Cold War Naval Incident During the Cold War, the Soviet submarine K-19 collided with the American submarine USS Gato in the Barents Sea, highlighting the tense maritime interactions between the two superpowers.

Events in 1969

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

Magazines from Nov. 14, 1969

Newspapers from Nov. 14, 1969

November 14, 1969 was a Friday and it was the 318th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 14, 1969 can also be written as 11/14/1969 in the US and as 14/11/1969 in UK and Europe.

November 14, 1969 in November 1969 calendar

Famous people born on November 14, 1969:

• Gerard Butler

  Scottish actor famous for roles in action films like '300' and romantic comedies, known for his charismatic screen presence.

• Ayaan Hirsi Ali

  Prominent Dutch-American politician, activist, and author known for her critical views on Islam and advocacy for women's rights.

• Butch Walker

  Renowned American singer-songwriter known for his distinctive literary approach to music, blending rock and storytelling with emotional...

• David Lindsay-Abaire

  Acclaimed American playwright known for absurdist comedies that explore complex emotional landscapes, particularly family dynamics and...

• Mark Henderson

  American Olympic swimmer who won gold in the 4x100m butterfly event at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on November 14th

Famous people died on November 14, 1969:

• Giuseppe Babbi

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on November 14th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 14, 1969 was Wedding Bell Blues by The 5th Dimension, according to the music chart for the week November 10th and November 16th.

1. The 5th Dimension - Wedding Bell Blues
2. The Beatles - Come Together
3. The Beatles - Something
4. Blood, Sweat and Tears - And When I Die
5. Smith - Baby It's You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 14, 1969 was Sugar Sugar by Archies, according to the music chart for the week November 10th and November 16th.

1. Archies - Sugar Sugar
2. Fleetwood Mac - Oh Well
3. The Tremeloes - (Call Me) Number One
4. The Upsetters - Return Of Django / Dollar In The Teeth
5. The Hollies - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 14, 1969 was Baby I'm For Real by The Originals, according to the music chart for the week November 10th and November 16th.

1. The Originals - Baby I'm For Real
2. The Temptations - I Can't Get Next To You
3. The Friends Of Distinction - Going In Circles
4. James Brown - Let A Man Come In And Do The Popcorn (Part One)
5. Mel And Tim - Backfield In Motion

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 14th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 14, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 14, 1969 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 14, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 11:52 am and setting at 10:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 25, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Nov 23, 1969.

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Someone born on November 14, 1969 is:

55 years 6 months old,

or 666 months

or 2895 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20270 days old,

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

There are 184 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday November 14th 2025.

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

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

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