What happened on Sunday September 14, 1969?

Here's what happened on September 14, 1969:

• US Draft Lottery Date Selection The US Selective Service selected September 14th as the first draft lottery date for the Vietnam War. On December 1, 1969, men aged 19-26 would be assigned draft priority based on their birthdates, a pivotal moment in the military conscription process during the Vietnam conflict.
• SS Manhattan Opens Northwest Passage The American oil tanker SS Manhattan became the first commercial ship to successfully navigate the historic Northwest Passage, completing a maritime journey that explorers had dreamed of for centuries. This groundbreaking voyage connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Arctic, demonstrating significant maritime technological capabilities.
• Devastating Floods in South Korea A catastrophic flooding event struck South Korea's southern coast, with an unprecedented 14 inches (360 mm) of rainfall causing massive destruction and resulting in hundreds of fatalities. The sudden and intense downpour led to widespread devastation, highlighting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
• Swiss Canton Rejects Female Suffrage In the Swiss canton of Schaffhausen, male voters rejected proposals for female suffrage, reflecting the ongoing gender inequality in political representation during this period.

Events in 1969

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

Magazines from Sep. 14, 1969

Newspapers from Sep. 14, 1969

September 14, 1969 was a Sunday and it was the 257th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 14, 1969 can also be written as 9/14/1969 in the US and as 14/9/1969 in UK and Europe.

September 14, 1969 in September 1969 calendar

Famous people born on September 14, 1969:

• Bong Joon-ho

  Acclaimed South Korean film director known for winning multiple Academy Awards for the groundbreaking film 'Parasite', which was the first...

• Shane Warne

  Legendary Australian cricket player considered one of the greatest spin bowlers in the history of the sport, known for his exceptional skill...

• Francesco Antonioli

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on September 14th

Famous people died on September 14, 1969:

• Alice Zeppilli

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on September 14th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 14, 1969 was Honky Tonk Women by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week September 8th and September 14th.

1. The Rolling Stones - Honky Tonk Women
2. The Archies - Sugar, Sugar
3. Johnny Cash - A Boy Named Sue
4. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Green River
5. The Youngbloods - Get Together

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 14, 1969 was Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival, according to the music chart for the week September 8th and September 14th.

1. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon Rising
2. Zager & Evans - In The Year 2525
3. The Bee Gees - Don't Forget To Remember
4. Jane Birkin & Serge Gainsbourg - Je T'Aime... Moi Non Plus
5. Humble Pie - Natural Born Bugie

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 14, 1969 was Share Your Love With Me by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week September 8th and September 14th.

1. Aretha Franklin - Share Your Love With Me
2. The Dells - Oh What A Night
3. Gladys Knight And The Pips - The Nitty Gritty
4. Lou Rawls - Your Good Thing (Is About To End)
5. The Temptations - I Can't Get Next To You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 14th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 14, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 09:29 am and setting at 08:42 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 27, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Sep 25, 1969.

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Someone born on September 14, 1969 is:

55 years 8 months old,

or 668 months

or 2904 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20331 days old,

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

There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 14th 2025.

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

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

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