Tuesday April 15, 1969
US date format: 4/15/1969, UK date format: 15/4/1969
It was Tuesday, under the sign of Aries (see zodiac on April 15, 1969). The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour), Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Bruno Le Maire and Chris Smith in Indianapolis.
In that special week of April people in US were listening to Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) by The 5th Dimension.
In UK The Israelites by Desmond Dekker & The Aces was in the top 5 hits.
Guns of the Magnificent Seven, directed by Paul Wendkos, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1969
while Miss Craig'S 21-Day Shape-Up Program For Men And Women by Marjorie Craig was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Dororo.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Space Travel.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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Holidays
- Major League Baseball celebrates "Jackie Robinson Day" each April 15 in all MLB ballparks.
- Saint Paternus
- Saint Petrus Gonzalez
- In the United States, April 15 is the official deadline for filing tax returns: all forms mailed to the IRS must be postmarked no later than this day, so many post offices across the country stay open until midnight to accommodate procrastinators (or those who owe tax and want to wait as late as possible to pay). (If this day falls on the weekend, as in 2006, the following Monday becomes the deadline. Additionally in 2006, Patriot's Day moved the tax deadline to Tuesday, April 18, for those in
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Events
- North Korea shoots at US airplane above Japanese sea.
- The EC-121 shootdown incident: North Korea shoots down a United States Navy aircraft over the Sea of Japan, killing all 31 on board.
- British troops arrive in Northern Ireland to reinforce the Royal Ulster Constabulary.
- A grassroots movement of Berkeley community members seizes an empty lot owned by the University of California to begin the formation of ampquotPeople's Parkampquot.
Famous Birthday
- Bruno Le Maire: French politician who served as the...
- Chris Smith in Indianapolis: Indiana, USA; Nike golfer (1993 British...
- Michael Jones NFL linebacker (Oakland Raiders: Saint Louis Rams).
- Jeromy Burnitz in Westminster: California, USA; outfielder (Cleveland...
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Famous Deaths
- Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg: Queen of Spain (Born 1887).
Movies
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The Cremator
Directed by: Juraj Herz
Starring: Rudolf Hrusínský, Vlasta Chramostová, Jana Stehnová, Milos Vognic
Country: United States of America
The Milky Way
Directed by: Luis Buñuel
Starring: Paul Frankeur, Laurent Terzieff, Alain Cuny, Edith Scob
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
Directed by: Ronald Neame
Starring: Maggie Smith, Gordon Jackson, Robert Stephens, Pamela Franklin
Country: United States of America
Samurai Banners
Directed by: Hiroshi Inagaki
Starring: Toshirô Mifune, Yoshiko Sakuma, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Yûjirô Ishihara
Oh! What a Lovely War
Directed by: Richard Attenborough
Starring: Wendy Allnutt, Colin Farrell, Malcolm McFee, John Rae
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Music charts
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Top #5 songs in the USA
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Desmond Dekker & The Aces - The Israelites
- Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
- Mary Hopkin - Goodbye
- Dean Martin - Gentle On My Mind
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TV Series
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Two in Clover
Dororo
Directed by: Akihiko Shiota
Sumorna jesen
Starring: Zvonimir Crnko, Dragan Mijatovic, Edo Perocevic, Magda Fedor
Nero Wolfe
Starring: Tino Buazzelli, Paolo Ferrari, Pupo De Luca, Roberto Pistone
Country: Italy
Fortune
Starring: Pierre Michaël, Georges Hilarion, Marc Eyraud, Louis Arbessier
Country: France
Days to next April 15
If April 15, 1969 is your birthday you're 51 years, 9 months, 11 days old and you'll celebrate your next birthday in 2 months, 20 days.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in April 1969?
- LIFE: Dwight D Eisenhower in the Capitol
- Time: Collage by Dennis Wheeler
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8122
- RollingStone: American Revolution
Books
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Miss Craig'S 21-Day Shape-Up Program For Men And Women
By: Marjorie Craig
Like New Hardcover book that looks as if it was never used. No dustcover on it, but hardboards and pages are in perfect condition.
The Joys Of Yiddish
By: Leo Rosten
Do you know when to cry Mazel tov -- and when to avoid it like the plague? Did you know that Oy! is not a word, but a vocabulary with
Sunday The Rabbi Stayed Home
By: Harry Kemelman
As Passover approaches, Rabbi Small contends with infighting, backstabbing, and an actual murder in this New York Times bestseller As Rabbi David Small’s 5-year contract winds down at the synagogue in Barnard’s Crossing,
The Lost Queen
By: Norah Lofts
Princesses are born to be exiled. What is the alternative? Spinsterhood? Thus the future of Caroline Matilda, youngest sister of George III, was settled - marriage to the nearly insane
The Trouble With Lawyers
By: Murray Teigh Bloom
In the tradition of Silent Spring, The American Way of Death, The Case Against Congress, and Unsafe ant Any Speed -- this vital book dramatically confronts a major threat to the
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Space Travel
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on April 15, 1969?
On April 15, 1969 the day of the week was Tuesday.
What zodiac sign is April 15, 1969?
On April 15, 1969 the zodiac sign was Aries.
Who was the US President on April 15, 1969?
On April 15, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 15, 1969?
On April 15, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 15, 1969?
On April 15, 1969 Pope St Paul VI was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on April 15, 1969?
On April 15, 1969 several famous people were born including, Bruno Le Maire, Michael Jones NFL linebacker (Oakland Raiders, Chris Smith in Indianapolis.
Which famous people died on April 15, 1969?
Famous people died on April 15, 1969 include, Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg.
What was the number one song in April 15, 1969?
The number one song in the week of April 15, 1969 was Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) by The 5th Dimension in US and The Israelites by Desmond Dekker & The Aces in UK.
What were the top hits on April 15, 1969?
The top hits on April 15, 1969 were Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) by The 5th Dimension, You've Made Me So Very Happy by Blood, Sweat & Tears, It's Your Thing by The Isley Brothers in US and The Israelites by Desmond Dekker & The Aces, I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, Goodbye by Mary Hopkin in UK.
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