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Monday December 15, 1969: on this day
December 15, 1969 was the 349th day of the year 1969, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Monday.
Is December 15, 1969 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 15, 1969, who was born and died on December 15, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 15, 1969, which were the most popular songs (ex. Leaving on A Jet Plane by Peter, Paul and Mary), movies (e.g. The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes, directed by Robert Butler), TV series (e.g. Manhunt) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 15th, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 15, 1969?
- December 15, 1969: What happened on that day?
- December 15, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 15, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 15, 1969?
- December 15, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 15, 1969: What famous people died on that day?
- December 15, 1969: Number 1 song on that day
- December 15, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 15, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 15, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 15, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 15, 1969?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 15, 1969?
- Who was the Pope on December 15, 1969?
What day of the week was December 15, 1969?
December 15, 1969 was a Monday and it was the 349th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 15, 1969 can also be written as 12/15/1969 in the US and as 15/12/1969 in UK and Europe.
December 15, 1969: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 15, 1969:
- San francisco fire department replaces leather helmets with plastic ones
December 15, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 15th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 15, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 15, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 15th, 1969 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 15, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 15, 1969 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 15, 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 December 15, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 11:53 am and setting at 11:58 pm.
The previous full moon was on Nov 23, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Dec 23, 1969.
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Who was born on December 15, 1969?
Famous people born on December 15, 1969:
- Adriana Esteves
Brazilian minor actress, another "pretty" face seen on screen in soaps and romantic roles.
- Adam Setliff
American lawyer and discus thrower.
- Ralph Ineson
English actor.
- Chantal Petitclerc
Canadian wheelchair racer and senator.
- Dan Williams NFL defensive end (Denver Broncos
Kansas city chiefs).
- Roderick Green
American athlete, defensive back.
- Wayne Simmons
Linebacker (kansas city chiefs).
- Sean Briscombe in Minneapolis
Minnesota, usa; diver (olympics 1996).
- Ahmed Ouattara
- Dan Williams
- Eugène Yago
- Juha Riihijärvi
- Ulrich Köhler
- Alfredo Bazoli
- José Castelblanco
- Terry A. Davis
- Uchenna Benneth Emenike
Whose famous birthday is on December 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 15th:
![Adam Brody]()
Adam BrodyAmerican actor.
![Stuart Townsend]()
Stuart TownsendMovie actor.
![Charlie Cox]()
Charlie CoxMovie actor.
![Michelle Dockery]()
Michelle DockeryBritish actress.
![Michael Shanks]()
Michael ShanksCanadian actor, screenwriter and director.
![Jeff Chandler]()
Jeff ChandlerAmerican actor and singer (d. 1961).
![Helen Slater]()
Helen SlaterTv actress.
![Geoff Stults]()
Geoff StultsAmerican producer and actor.
![Tim Conway]()
Tim ConwayAmerican comedian and actor.
![Julie Taymor]()
Julie TaymorAmerican filmmaker, and the talented director of "the lion king," the musical theatre.
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December 15, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 54 years 4 months old,
or 652 months and 12 days old,
or 2836 weeks and 5 days old,
or 19857 days old,
if you were born on December 15, 1969.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 15, 1969?
There are 232 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 15th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 15, 1969?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 15, 1969.
December 15, 1969: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 15, 1969:
- Karl Theodor Bleek
German lawyer and politician, 12th mayor of marburg (b. 1898).
- Willy Røgeberg
- Giuseppe Pinelli
What famous deaths happened on December 15th?
Famous deaths on December 15th:
![Charles Laughton]()
Charles LaughtonCharles laughton was a renowned british actor known for his powerful performances in classic films such as the hunchback of notre dame and...
![Joan Fontaine]()
Joan FontaineAmerican actress, born in japan to her father who was stationed at tokyo.
![Blake Edwards]()
Blake EdwardsAmerican screenwriter and producer (d. 2010).
![Glenn Miller]()
Glenn MillerAmerican trombonist and leader of big bands, he is best known for his popular swing-era hits "in the mood", and "chattanooga choo choo", as...
![Fats Waller]()
Fats WallerAmerican musician (born 1904).
![Olga Zubarry]()
Olga ZubarryArgentinian actress (d. 2012).
![Chill Wills]()
Chill WillsSeagoville (texas) -- actor (fronteir circus and rounders).
![Jean Paige]()
Jean PaigeActress (captain blood and black beauty).
- Walt Disney
Walt Disney was an American entrepreneur, animator, writer, voice actor, and film producer who founded the Disney entertainment empire.
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December 15, 1969: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 15, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 15th and December 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 15, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 15, 1969 was Leaving on A Jet Plane by Peter, Paul and Mary, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
December 15, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 15, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Peter, Paul and Mary - Leaving on A Jet Plane
- Diana Ross and the Supremes - Someday We'll Be Together
- Creedence Clearwater Revival - Down On The Corner
- Steam - Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye
- B.J. Thomas - Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head
December 15, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 15, 1969 was Two Little Boys by Rolf Harris, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
December 15, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 15, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rolf Harris - Two Little Boys
- Archies - Sugar Sugar
- Kenny Rogers & The First Edition - Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town
- Stevie Wonder - Yester-Me Yester-You Yesterday
- Blue Mink - Melting Pot
December 15, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 15, 1969 was Someday We'll Be Together by Diana Ross & The Supremes, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
December 15, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 15, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Diana Ross & The Supremes - Someday We'll Be Together
- Jackson 5 - I Want You Back
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - Friendship Train
- Jr. Walker & The All Stars - These Eyes
- James Brown - Ain't It Funky Now (Part 1)
December 15, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 15, 1969 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Robert Butler
Starring: Kurt Russell, Cesar Romero, Joe Flynn, William Schallert
The Red Tent
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Mikhail Kalatozov
Starring: Sean Connery, Peter Finch, Mario Adorf, Luigi Vannucchi
Anne of the Thousand Days
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Charles Jarrott
Starring: Richard Burton, Geneviève Bujold, Irene Papas, Anthony Quayle
Country: United States of America
Burn!
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Gillo Pontecorvo
Starring: Marlon Brando, Evaristo Márquez, Renato Salvatori, Dana Ghia
Country: United States of America
Cactus Flower
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Gene Saks
Starring: Walter Matthau, Ingrid Bergman, Goldie Hawn, Jack Weston
Country: United States of America
December 15, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 15, 1969 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Manhunt
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Greg Barker
Atakku no. 1
Release year: 1969
Monty Python's Flying Circus
Release year: 1969
Written by: Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, John Cleese
Starring: Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
December 15, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 15, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Puppet On A Chain
By: Alistair MacLean
The acclaimed master of suspense and action. The classic. Paul Sherman from Interpol's Narcotics Bureau flew to Amsterdam in search of a dope king.
The Collapse Of The Third Republic
By: William L. Shirer
A renowned historian presents a page-turner that is eyewitness and monumental about the tragedy of France's fall to Hitler's Third Reich at WWII's beginning. William L. is an international war correspondent, radio commentator and broadcaster.
The Shivering Sands
By: Victoria Holt
Caroline Verlaine travels to Lovat Stacy on the Kent coast to find her missing sister. Roma's disappearance is it an accident or murder?
The Andromeda Strain
By: Michael Crichton
The United States government has been warned by some of the most respected biophysicists in America: Current sterilization procedures for returning space probes could not guarantee an uncontaminated re-entry.
The House On The Strand
By: Daphne du Maurier
This haunting tale by Daphne du Maurier reveals a new approach to time travel. Once you have ingested the secret concoction, you can return to the 14th century.
December 15, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 15, 1969 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Space Travel
Who was the US President on December 15, 1969?
On December 15, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 15, 1969?
On December 15, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 15, 1969?
On December 15, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 15th?
December 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on December 15th, such as:
- 2018 - Kashmir conflict: indian soldiers and counterinsurgency officers exchange gunfire with militants within the southern district pulwama. one soldier was killed and three others were injured. after the battle ended, soldiers opened fire on anti-government protestors gathered in the area. seven civilians were killed and 40 more were injured.
- 2017 - In jerusalem, bethlehem, and at the qalandia border crossing to determine the status of jerusalem, palestinians and israeli soldiers fought. also, clashes are reported in gaza and ramallah, hebron, qalqilya. conflicts in which israeli law enforcement used live bullets and palestinians threw stones resulted in two palestinians being killed in gaza, 150 being wounded, and two others in west bank. a further 10 were also hurt.
- 2016 - War in donbass - the european union has extended its main sanctions economic against russia related to ukraine for six months, until mid-2017.
What happened in 1969?
1969 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Johnny Cash Show, debuts on ABC-TV
- 101st Belmont: Braulio Baeza aboard Arts and Letters wins in 2:28.8
- Tommy James and Shondells release Crystal Blue Persuasion
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What was the calendar for December 1969?
December 1969 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
