What happened on Thursday October 16, 1969?

Here's what happened on October 16, 1969:

• Invention of CCD Technology Willard S. Boyle and George Smith invented the Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) at Bell Laboratories, a groundbreaking technology that would revolutionize digital imaging. Within 30 years, CCD would become ubiquitous in digital cameras, smartphones, and scientific imaging.
• Willy Brandt Becomes Chancellor of West Germany Willy Brandt, a prominent Social Democratic politician, was elected as Chancellor of West Germany, marking a significant shift in West German politics. Brandt would go on to be known for his 'Ostpolitik' policy of détente with Eastern European countries.
• University of Wyoming Black Athletes Protest Fourteen black athletes were expelled from the University of Wyoming football team for wearing black armbands into their coach's office, highlighting racial tensions and student activism during the civil rights era.
• Military Coup in Somalia General Siad Barre seized power in Somalia through a military coup, six days after the assassination of President Abdirashid Ali Shermarke. This event marked the beginning of Barre's 21-year authoritarian regime that would significantly impact Somalia's political landscape.
• New York Mets Win World Series In a stunning upset, the New York Mets defeated the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 in Game 5, winning the 66th Major League Baseball World Series. Known as the 'Miracle Mets', they overcame 100-to-1 odds to claim victory, with Donn Clendenon named MVP.
• Cyclamates Banned by Federal Government The U.S. federal government banned the use of cyclamates, an artificial sweetener, due to emerging health concerns and potential carcinogenic properties, marking an important moment in food safety regulation.

Events in 1969

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

Magazines from Oct. 16, 1969

Newspapers from Oct. 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

Famous people born on October 16, 1969:

• Wendy Wilson

  Member of the famous pop group Wilson Phillips, daughter of Marilyn and Brian Wilson.

• Roy Hargrove

  Renowned American jazz trumpeter and composer who significantly influenced modern jazz.

• Lee Beom-soo
• Alafair Burke

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on October 16th

Famous people died on October 16, 1969:

• Leonard Chess

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on October 16th

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.

1. The Temptations - I Can't Get Next To You
2. Sly & the Family Stone - Hot Fun In The Summertime
3. The Archies - Sugar, Sugar
4. Oliver - Jean
5. Bobby Sherman - 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.

1. Bobbie Gentry - I'll Never Fall In Love Again
2. Jane Birkin & Serge Gainsbourg - Je T'Aime... Moi Non Plus
3. Lou Christie - I'm Gonna Make You Mine
4. Archies - Sugar Sugar
5. Creedence Clearwater Revival - 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 music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

1. The Temptations - I Can't Get Next To You
2. Marvin Gaye - That's The Way Love Is
3. Sly & The Family Stone - Hot Fun In The Summertime
4. Jerry Butler - What's The Use Of Breaking Up
5. The Dells - Oh What A Night

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

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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?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 16, 1969 was Waxing crescent.

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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Your place in the Universe on October 16, 1969

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Someone born on October 16, 1969 is:

55 years 6 months old,

or 666 months and 28 days old,

or 2899 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20299 days old,

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

There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 16th 2025.

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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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