Thursday May 15, 1969: on this day

May 15, 1969 was the 135th day of the year 1969, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 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 May 15, 1969, who was born and died on May 15, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 15, 1969, which were the most popular songs (ex. Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) by The 5th Dimension), movies (e.g. Midnight Cowboy, directed by John Schlesinger), TV series (e.g. The Liberace Show) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 15th, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 15, 1969?


May 15, 1969 was a Thursday and it was the 135th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 1969 can also be written as 5/15/1969 in the US and as 15/5/1969 in UK and Europe.

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May 15, 1969: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 15, 1969:

  • Associate justice abe fortas resigns from us supreme court.
  • People's park: california governor ronald reagan has an impromptu student park owned by university of california at berkeley fenced off from student anti-war protestors, sparking a riot called bloody thursday.
  • An american teenager known as 'robert r.' dies in st. louis, missouri, of a baffling medical condition. in 1984 it will be identified as the first confirmed case of hiv/aids in north america.

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May 15, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 15, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Rooster personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on May 15th, 1969 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 15, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 15, 1969 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 15, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:53 am and setting at 08:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 02, 1969 while the next full moon would come on May 31, 1969.

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Who was born on May 15, 1969?


Famous people born on May 15, 1969:

  • Vong Rattanakosin

    Acclaimed painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Venkat Meenavalli

    Founder of a prominent financial services company.

  • Toni Fincher

    American actress known for her roles in television shows and films.

  • Asriel Roth

    An American novelist who writes about the complexities of modern life.

  • Hideki Irabu

    Japanese-american baseball player (d. 2011).

  • Emmitt Smith

    American athlete who is considered one of the greatest running backs for dallas cowboys.

  • Bryant McGill

    Bryant McGill is an American author and speaker who writes about personal growth and social change.

  • Holly McPeak

    Olympic medalist and one of the most successful beach volleyball players in history.

  • Kristopher B. Jones

    Founder and CEO of Special Guest App.

  • Alta Ifland

    Alta Ifland is a celebrated author known for her unique and thought-provoking literary works.

  • Coleen T. Murphy

    Notable geneticist specializing in reproductive biology and developmental genetics.

  • Carin Fishel

    Carin Fishel is a computer scientist specializing in artificial intelligence.

  • Orin Levine

    Co-founder of venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, investing in tech startups.

  • Jaco van Zyl

    South African businessman and founder of a successful investment company.

  • Greg Kurstin

    Producer.

  • Holly McPeak in Manhattan Beach

    California, usa; beach volleyball player (olympics-1996).

  • Assala Nasri

    Syrian singer.

  • Cate Blanchett

    Actress.

Whose famous birthday is on May 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 15th:

  • Madhuri Dixit
    Madhuri Dixit

    Madhuri dixit is an indian actress known for her iconic performances in bollywood films such as dil to pagal hai, devdas, and hum aapke hain...

  • L. Frank Baum
    L. Frank Baum

    L.

  • Andy Murray
    Andy Murray

    Scottish professional tennis player, ranked no.

  • James Mason
    James Mason

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Ayub Khan
    Ayub Khan

    Ayub khan was a pakistani statesman who served as the second president of pakistan, known for his military dictatorship and economic...

  • Jamie-Lynn Sigler
    Jamie-Lynn Sigler

    Jamie-lynn sigler is an american actress and singer best known for her role as meadow soprano on the television series the sopranos.

  • Madeleine Albright
    Madeleine Albright

    Czech-american political scientist, government employee, and the first woman to be named secretary of state in december 1996.

  • Ursula Thiess
    Ursula Thiess

    German actress who has been seen onscreen since 1953, in leading roles in mainly german films.

  • Chazz Palminteri
    Chazz Palminteri

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Joseph Cotten
    Joseph Cotten

    American actor on the radio, film and stage.

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May 15, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 54 years 11 months old,

or 659 months and 11 days old,

or 2867 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20070 days old,

if you were born on May 15, 1969.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 15, 1969?

There are 19 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 15, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 15, 1969.

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May 15, 1969: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 15, 1969:

  • Joe Malone

    American politician and massachusetts state treasurer, who challenged acting governor cellucci to the republican nomination.

  • Egbert Bailie

    Egbert Bailie was a renowned journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Feivel Gruberger

    Feivel Gruberger was a renowned author known for his works in Yiddish literature.

  • Robert R.
  • Giacomo Gianora
  • Ferante Colnago

What famous deaths happened on May 15th?

Famous deaths on May 15th:

  • Bekim Fehmiu
    Bekim Fehmiu

    Bekim Fehmiu was a renowned Yugoslav actor and entrepreneur who founded several successful businesses.

  • June Carter Cash
    June Carter Cash

    American singer and musician (born 1929).

  • Fred Willard
    Fred Willard

    Fred willard is an american comedian known for his roles in comedic films and tv shows, including 'anchorman' and 'best in show'.

  • Gilbert Roland
    Gilbert Roland

    Mexican-american actor armand in camille, who was born 1905, dies.

  • Wynne Gibson
    Wynne Gibson

    Actor (night after night, aggie appleby).

  • Andrew Duggan
    Andrew Duggan

    Actor (jigsaw firehouse), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 64.

  • Tyrone Guthrie
    Tyrone Guthrie

    British producer, director, and writer (born 1900).

  • Chaselyn Dickinson

    Chaselyn Dickinson was a highly influential American poet of the 19th century, known for her unique and innovative poetic style that...

  • Adalei Dickinson

    Adalei Dickinson was a pioneering American poet known for her innovative and introspective style.

  • Emily Dickinson

    American poet, widely regarded as the greatest female poet of english.

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May 15, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 15, 1969:

  • Paraguay - Independence Day. Celebrations for the anniversary of the independence begin on Flag Day, 14 May.
  • Nakba Day in Palestinian communities.
  • Roman Empire - Mercuralia in honor of Mercury held.
  • International day of climate changes.
  • International conscientious objectors' day.
  • Buddha's Birthday in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and South Korea (2005).
  • United States - Peace Officers Memorial Day.
  • International day of families.
  • Teacher's Day in Mexico (Dfa del Maestro) and South Korea (??? ?).
  • Slovenia - Day of Slovenian armed forces.

Saints celebrated on May 15, 1969:

  • Saint Dymphna
  • Saint Achillius
  • Saint Gerebern
  • Saint Isidore the Labourer
  • Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle
  • Saint Reticius
  • Saint Denise
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May 15, 1969: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 15, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 12th and May 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 15, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 1969 was Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) by The 5th Dimension, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 15, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 15, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)
  2. - Hair
  3. - Get Back
  4. - It's Your Thing
  5. - Love (Can Make You Happy)

May 15, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 15, 1969 was Get Back by Beatles With Billy Preston, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 15, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 15, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Get Back
  2. - My Sentimental Friend
  3. - Goodbye
  4. - Man Of The World
  5. - Come Back And Shake Me

May 15, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 15, 1969 was The Chokin' Kind by Joe Simon, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 15, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 15, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - The Chokin' Kind
  2. - It's Your Thing
  3. - I Don't Want Nobody To Give Me Nothing (Open Up The Door, I'
  4. - Cissy Strut
  5. - Too Busy Thinking About My Baby

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May 15, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 15, 1969 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Midnight Cowboy

Midnight Cowboy

Release year: 1969

Directed by: John Schlesinger

Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Jon Voight, Sylvia Miles, John McGiver

Country: United States of America

The Trouble with Girls

The Trouble with Girls

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Peter Tewksbury

Starring: Elvis Presley, Marlyn Mason, Nicole Jaffe, Sheree North

Country: United States of America

Popi

Popi

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Arthur Hiller

Starring: Alan Arkin, Rita Moreno, Reuben Figueroa, Miguel Alejandro

The April Fools

The April Fools

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Stuart Rosenberg

Starring: Jack Lemmon, Catherine Deneuve, Peter Lawford, Jack Weston

Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed

Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Terence Fisher

Starring: Peter Cushing, Veronica Carlson, Freddie Jones, Simon Ward

May 15, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

The Liberace Show

The Liberace Show

Release year: 1969

Starring: Liberace, George Liberace

Country: United States of America

Dororo

Dororo

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Akihiko Shiota

May 15, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 15, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Except For Me And Thee by Jessamyn West

Except For Me And Thee

By:

There is a small crease near the spine for DJ. The pages are crisp and clean, and the binding is secure. Solid Book.

A Small Town in Germany by John le Carre

A Small Town in Germany

By:

The New York Times bestseller Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, and The Spy Who Came In from the Cold, comes Tom Hiddleston. John le Carre's latest novel, A Legacy of Spies is now available.

The Salzburg Connection by Helen MacInnes

The Salzburg Connection

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He requested the dispatch of two operatives with proper training to Salzburg. Extreme measures may be necessary. In 1945, their thousand-year-old empire was falling around them, and the Allies on the heels. The Nazis hidden a sealed chest in dark …

The Arms Of Krupp by William Manchester

The Arms Of Krupp

By:

From the middle of World War II to the end, the Krupp family was the most prominent German arms manufacturer. They produced artillery pieces as well as submarines that set the benchmark for effectiveness.

Miss Craig'S 21-Day Shape-Up Program For Men And Women by Marjorie Craig

Miss Craig'S 21-Day Shape-Up Program For Men And Women

By:

It looks like it has never been used. It has no dustcover, but the hardboards and pages remain in excellent condition.

May 15, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 15, 1969 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Space Travel

Space Travel

Platform: Multics, GECOS, PDP-7

Genre: Simulation game

history

Who was the US President on May 15, 1969?

On May 15, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 15, 1969?

On May 15, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 15, 1969?

On May 15, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 15th?

May 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of May. 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 May 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - In an ambush close to the malian border, at least 17 niger armed forces soldiers were killed by militants. six more soldiers have been evacuated to hospital, while 11 others are still missing. none of the groups has claimed responsibility.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israeli army reported that around 4,000 palestinians are protesting at five locations near the gaza border. they were throwing molotov cocktails at soldiers and setting fire to cars. two protesters are killed by the israeli army. more than 100 others are injured or injures by live fire and teargas.
  • 2017 - Western digital files an arbitration appeal to stop toshiba memory, its chip-making partner, from selling toshiba memory.

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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 May 1969?

May 1969 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.

Discover how May 1969 calendar looked like.

Thursday May 15, 1969