What happened on Monday June 16, 1969?

Here's what happened on June 16, 1969:

• Supreme Court Reinstates Adam Clayton Powell Jr. In a landmark civil rights decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the House of Representatives had unconstitutionally suspended Adam Clayton Powell Jr., a prominent African American congressman from New York. The Court's 7-1 decision affirmed Powell's right to take his congressional seat, marking a significant moment in the struggle against racial discrimination in American political institutions.

Events in 1969

June 16, 1969: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 16, 1969

Newspapers from Jun. 16, 1969

June 16, 1969 was a Monday and it was the 167th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 16, 1969 can also be written as 6/16/1969 in the US and as 16/6/1969 in UK and Europe.

June 16, 1969 in June 1969 calendar

Famous people born on June 16, 1969:

• Ice Cube

  Legendary rapper, actor, and filmmaker who was a key member of N.W.

• Oliver Kahn

  Legendary German goalkeeper who played for Bayern Munich and the German national team, widely considered one of the best goalkeepers of his...

• Bénabar

  French singer-songwriter known for his unique 'modern guinguette' style, inspired by artists like Jacques Higelin and Tom Waits.

• MC Ren

  American rapper and producer, prominent member of the influential hip-hop group N.W.

• Kevin Young

  Professional baseball player who played as a first baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

• Tommy Tiernan

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on June 16th

Famous people died on June 16, 1969:

• Harold Alexander

  1st earl alexander of tunis, english field marshal and politician, 17th governor general of canada (b. 1891).

• Marie Mayoux
• Umberto Urbano

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on June 16th

June 16, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 16, 1969 was Get Back by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

1. The Beatles - Get Back
2. Henry Mancini, His Orchestra And Chorus - Love Theme From Romeo & Juliet
3. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon Rising
4. Elvis Presley - In The Ghetto
5. Marvin Gaye - Too Busy Thinking About My Baby

June 16, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 16, 1969 was The Ballad Of John And Yoko by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

1. The Beatles - The Ballad Of John And Yoko
2. Tommy Roe - Dizzy
3. The Edwin Hawkins Singers - Oh Happy Day
4. Booker T & The MGs - Time Is Tight
5. Beatles With Billy Preston - Get Back

June 16, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 16, 1969 was Too Busy Thinking About My Baby by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

1. Marvin Gaye - Too Busy Thinking About My Baby
2. The Temptations - Don't Let The Joneses Get You Down
3. The Emotions - So I Can Love You
4. Edwin Hawkins - Oh Happy Day
5. The Friends Of Distinction - Grazing In The Grass

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 16th is Gemini.

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

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June 16, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 16, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 16, 1969 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 16, 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 June 16, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 06:20 am and setting at 10:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 31, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Jun 29, 1969.

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Your place in the Universe on June 16, 1969

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Someone born on June 16, 1969 is:

55 years 10 months old,

or 670 months and 7 days old,

or 2914 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20400 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 16, 1969?

There are 54 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 16, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 16, 1969.

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