Thursday October 16, 1969: on this day

October 16, 1969 was the 289th day of the year 1969, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 16, 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 October 16, 1969, who was born and died on October 16, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 16, 1969, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Can't Get Next To You by The Temptations), movies (e.g. The Secret of Santa Vittoria, directed by Stanley Kramer), TV series (e.g. Monty Python'S Flying Circus) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 16th, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 16, 1969?


October 16, 1969 was a Thursday and it was the 289th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 1969 can also be written as 10/16/1969 in the US and as 16/10/1969 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 1969 in October 1969 calendar

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October 16, 1969: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 16, 1969:

  • 100-1 shot new york mets beat orioles 5-3 and win 66th world series in 5
  • Met cleon jones awarded 1st base when shoe polish on ball proves he is hit by a pitch, he scores on a hr in world series
  • Willard s. boyle and george smith invent the ccd at bell laboratories (30 years later, this technology is widely used in digital cameras).
  • Fourteen black athletes are kicked off the university of wyoming football team for wearing black armbands into their coach's office.
  • Willy brandt becomes chancellor of west germany.
  • General siad barre comes to power in somalia in a coup, 6 days after the assassination of president abdirashid ali shermarke.

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October 16, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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October 16, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 16, 1969 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 01:15 pm and setting at 11:05 pm.

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

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Who was born on October 16, 1969?


Famous people born on October 16, 1969:

  • Terri Vaughn
    Terri Vaughn

    American producer and actress.

  • Wendy Wilson

    One of marilyn and brian wilson's daughters, a noted american family.

  • Roy Hargrove

    American trumpet player and composer (d. 2018).

  • Takao Omori

    Japanese professional wrestler.

  • Spencer McLennan

    Cfl safety (montreal alouettes).

  • Doug Hocking

    Cfl linebacker (winnipeg blue bombers).

  • Gregory Metcalf

    Ellensburg, washington -- 3k steeplechase.

  • Paige Davis

    Actress.

  • Vanessa Marcil

    Actress.

  • Darren McKenzie-Potter

    Auckland, new zealand -- cyclist (1996 olympics).

  • Per Ivar Staberg
  • Giampaolo Allocco
  • Alafair Burke
  • Michael Larsen
  • Lee Beom-soo
  • Jay Reynolds

Whose famous birthday is on October 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 16th:

  • Hema Malini
    Hema Malini

    Hema malini is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in romantic and dramatic films.

  • Maidie Norman
    Maidie Norman

    Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.

  • Tim Robbins
    Tim Robbins

    American actor, screenwriter and director, a quirky character lead.

  • Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury

    British-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...

  • Suzanne Somers
    Suzanne Somers

    American actress, who appears in films and television series as the dumb-blonde.

  • Elsa Zylberstein
    Elsa Zylberstein

    French stage, tv and film actress, born to a polish jewish father (physicist), and a catholic mother.

  • Linda Darnell
    Linda Darnell

    American actress.

  • Corinna Harfouch
    Corinna Harfouch

    German actress.

  • David Zucker
    David Zucker

    American film producer, director and screenwriter, as well as actor and screenwriter, was a prolific filmmaker who made and directed many...

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

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October 16, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 54 years 6 months old,

or 654 months and 3 days old,

or 2844 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19909 days old,

if you were born on October 16, 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 October 16, 1969?

There are 180 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 16th 2024.

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

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

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October 16, 1969: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 16, 1969:

  • Gioacchino Bettini
  • Leonard Chess
  • Teodora di Grecia

What famous deaths happened on October 16th?

Famous deaths on October 16th:

  • Deborah Kerr
    Deborah Kerr

    Scottish-american actress, nominated six time for academy award in leading roles, including "from here to eternity,"" "beloved infidel,","...

  • Peggy Ann Garner
    Peggy Ann Garner

    Actress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer.

  • Roy Dotrice
    Roy Dotrice

    Channel islands, guernsey -- actor (wizard).

  • Audra Lindley
    Audra Lindley

    American actress (d. 1997).

  • Jean Shepherd
    Jean Shepherd

    Multi-media comedian and writer from america.

  • John Dunsworth
    John Dunsworth

    Canadian actor and comedian (d. 2017).

  • Shirley Booth
    Shirley Booth

    Actress hazel dies at 85 from natural causes.

  • Rick Jason
    Rick Jason

    American actor (b. 1923).

  • Dan Dailey
    Dan Dailey

    American actor, singer, dancer, and director (b. 1913).

  • Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter

    Long beach, new york -- actor.

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October 16, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on October 16, 1969:

  • World Food Day [FAO]
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October 16, 1969: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 16, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 13th and October 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 1969 was I Can't Get Next To You by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 16, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 16, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Can't Get Next To You
  2. - Hot Fun In The Summertime
  3. - Sugar, Sugar
  4. - Jean
  5. - Little Woman

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 16, 1969 was I'll Never Fall In Love Again by Bobbie Gentry, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 16, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 16, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'll Never Fall In Love Again
  2. - Je T'Aime... Moi Non Plus
  3. - I'm Gonna Make You Mine
  4. - Sugar Sugar
  5. - Bad Moon Rising

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 1969 was I Can't Get Next To You by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 16, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 16, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Can't Get Next To You
  2. - That's The Way Love Is
  3. - Hot Fun In The Summertime
  4. - What's The Use Of Breaking Up
  5. - Oh What A Night

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October 16, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 16, 1969 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Secret of Santa Vittoria

The Secret of Santa Vittoria

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Stanley Kramer

Starring: Anthony Quinn, Anna Magnani, Virna Lisi, Hardy Krüger

Pippi Goes on Board

Pippi Goes on Board

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Olle Hellbom

Starring: Inger Nilsson, Maria Persson, Pär Sundberg, Margot Trooger

Downhill Racer

Downhill Racer

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Michael Ritchie

Starring: Robert Redford, Gene Hackman, Camilla Sparv, Karl Michael Vogler

Moon Zero Two

Moon Zero Two

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Roy Ward Baker

Starring: James Olson, Catherine Schell, Warren Mitchell, Adrienne Corri

Paint Your Wagon

Paint Your Wagon

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Joshua Logan

Starring: Lee Marvin, Clint Eastwood, Jean Seberg, Harve Presnell

Country: United States of America

October 16, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 16, 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:

Monty Python's Flying Circus

Monty Python's Flying Circus

Release year: 1969

Written by:

Starring: Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Here Comes the Grump

Here Comes the Grump

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Grant Simmons

The Young Lawyers

The Young Lawyers

Release year: 1969

Country: United States of America

October 16, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 16, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Making Of The President 1968 by Theodore H. White

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White combines a novelist's flair for dramatization with a historian's sense to significance with a synthesizing ability that grabs the reader by his lapels."

The Love Machine by Jacqueline Susann

The Love Machine

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This novel is set in a time where steak, vodka, and Benzedrine were staples of a healthy diet. Robin Stone is the "love machine", a TV-network king around whom women flock.

My Life With Jacqueline Kennedy by Mary Barelli Gallagher

My Life With Jacqueline Kennedy

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Mary Gallagher is the Author and has been Jacqueline Kennedy's personal secretary for eighteen years. She is uniquely placed to see the real woman underneath the mythical Jacqueline Kennedy.

In This House Of Brede by Rumer Godden

In This House Of Brede

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"A novel of sensitive dedication." --The Atlantic Monthly.Rumer Godden focuses precisely on the theme of religious life. . . as 'the heart and holiness of God'

Naked Came The Stranger by Penelope Ashe

Naked Came The Stranger

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This is a steamy, bestseller tale about Long Island lust. It was written by Mike McGrady (Newsday columnist) and two dozen of his associates. Gillian Blake, talk show host, the

October 16, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 16, 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

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Who was the US President on October 16, 1969?

On October 16, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 16, 1969?

On October 16, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 16, 1969?

On October 16, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 16th?

October 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of October. 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 October 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). the united states africa command, (africom), says that 60 al-shabaab militants were killed in an airstrike near harardhere, central somalia.
  • 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings - somalis march to protest the presence of al shabaab, who is believed to have been responsible for the recent bombing attack. (bbc).battle of kirkuk 2017: iraqi government forces have seized key infrastructures outside of the disputed city of kirkuk, which was held by kurdish fighters. (bbc) the government of iraq continues to push against kurdish forces, as concerns over oil supplies from iraq have pushed crude oil prices higher.
  • 2016 - Turkey-isil conflict : three police officers are killed and at least nine others are injured in a suicide bomber attack on a safehouse belonging to isil.

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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 October 1969?

October 1969 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

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