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April 17, 1969 was the 107th day of the year 1969, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is April 17, 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 April 17, 1969, who was born and died on April 17, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 17, 1969, which were the most popular songs (ex. Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) by The 5th Dimension), movies (e.g. Guns of the Magnificent Seven, directed by Paul Wendkos), TV series (e.g. Dororo) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 17th, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 17, 1969?
- April 17, 1969: What happened on that day?
- April 17, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 17, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 17, 1969?
- April 17, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 17, 1969: What famous people died on that day?
- April 17, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 17, 1969: Number 1 song on that day
- April 17, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 17, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 17, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 17, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 17, 1969?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 1969?
- Who was the Pope on April 17, 1969?
What day of the week was April 17, 1969?
April 17, 1969 was a Thursday and it was the 107th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 17, 1969 can also be written as 4/17/1969 in the US and as 17/4/1969 in UK and Europe.
April 17, 1969: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 17, 1969:
- Bernadette devlin elected to british house of commons.
- The band (formerly the hawks), perform their first concert.
- Sirhan sirhan is convicted of assassinating us senator robert f kennedy.
- Czechoslovakian communist party chairman alexander dubcek is deposed.
- Communist party of czechoslovakia chairman alexander dubček is deposed.
April 17, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 17, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
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April 17, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 17, 1969 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 April 17, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 05:24 am and setting at 09:03 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 02, 1969 while the next full moon would come on May 02, 1969.
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Who was born on April 17, 1969?
Famous people born on April 17, 1969:
- Alexander McQueen
Fashion designer.
- Alessandro Bertolucci
- Joško Kreković
- Eeke van Nes
- Paulo Jackson Nóbrega de Sousa
- Yoko Takahagi
- Massimiliano Capuzzoni
- Peter MacLeod
- Henry Ian Cusick
Whose famous birthday is on April 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 17th:
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Victoria BeckhamPosh is a british singer, who was also one of the spice girls.
![Sean Bean]()
Sean BeanSean bean is an english actor known for his roles in the lord of the rings and game of thrones.
![Roddy Piper]()
Roddy PiperRoddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.
![William Holden]()
William HoldenWilliam holden was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as sunset boulevard and the bridge on the river kwai.
![Jennifer Garner]()
Jennifer GarnerAmerican actress and film producer.
![Olivia Hussey]()
Olivia HusseyArgentinean-british actress, who made her acting debut at 16 with her beautiful, doe-eyed beauty in "romeo and juliet.
![Rooney Mara]()
Rooney MaraRooney mara is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the girl with the dragon tattoo and carol.
![James Last]()
James LastGerman musician, bandleader, composer, arranger.
![Adam McKay]()
Adam McKayAdam mckay is a writer and director known for his work on comedy films such as anchorman, step brothers, and the other guys.
![Nicholas D'Agosto]()
Nicholas D'AgostoAmerican film and television actor.
April 17, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 55 years and 7 days old,
or 660 months and 7 days old,
or 2870 weeks and 6 days old,
or 20096 days old,
if you were born on April 17, 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 April 17, 1969?
There are 359 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 17th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1969?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 17, 1969.
April 17, 1969: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on April 17th?
Famous deaths on April 17th:
![Deanna Durbin]()
Deanna DurbinAmerican actress and singer who made her debut film at the age of 14.
![Kitty Carlisle]()
Kitty CarlisleAmerican actress, singer, socialite, and game show panelist (d. 2007).
![Doris Roberts]()
Doris RobertsAmerican actress (b. 1925).
![Michael Sarrazin]()
Michael SarrazinMichael sarrazin was a canadian actor known for his roles in films such as 'they shoot horses, don't they?' and 'the flim-flam man'.
![Eva Novak]()
Eva NovakActress (medicine man), passes away at 90 from pneumonia.
- Benjerman Franklin
Founding Father of the United States and successful businessman.
- Axiel Márquez
Axiel Márquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter and journalist, known for his novels such as One Hundred Years of...
- Gabriel García Márquez
Gabriel García Márquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist, known for his novels and short stories,...
- Jesua Garcia
Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.
- Biju Patnaik
Biju Patnaik was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha for two terms and played a crucial role in the formation of...
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April 17, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 17, 1969:
- Pope Anicetus (died 166)
- Blessed Radboud of Louvain (d.1142)
Saints celebrated on April 17, 1969:
- Saint Gerwin of Oudenburg (d. 1117)
- Saint Landricus
- Saint Stephen Harding (d. 1134)
April 17, 1969: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 17, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 14th and April 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 17, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 1969 was Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) by The 5th Dimension, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.
April 17, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 17, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The 5th Dimension - Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)
- Blood, Sweat & Tears - You've Made Me So Very Happy
- The Isley Brothers - It's Your Thing
- Jerry Butler - Only The Strong Survive
- Tommy Roe - Dizzy
April 17, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 17, 1969 was The Israelites by Desmond Dekker & The Aces, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.
April 17, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 17, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Desmond Dekker & The Aces - The Israelites
- Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
- Mary Hopkin - Goodbye
- Dean Martin - Gentle On My Mind
- Lulu - Boom Bang-A-Bang
April 17, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 1969 was It's Your Thing by The Isley Brothers, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.
April 17, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 17, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Isley Brothers - It's Your Thing
- Jerry Butler - Only The Strong Survive
- The Temptations - Run Away Child, Running Wild
- Joe Simon - The Chokin' Kind
- Clarence Carter - Snatching It Back
April 17, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 17, 1969 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Guns of the Magnificent Seven
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Paul Wendkos
Starring: George Kennedy, James Whitmore, Monte Markham, Reni Santoni
The Mad Room
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Bernard Girard
Starring: Stella Stevens, Shelley Winters, Skip Ward, Carol Cole
The Big Cube
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Tito Davison
Starring: Lana Turner, George Chakiris, Richard Egan, Dan O'Herlihy
All Neat in Black Stockings
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Christopher Morahan
Starring: Victor Henry, Susan George, Jack Shepherd, Clare Kelly
Country: United States of America
Oh! What a Lovely War
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Richard Attenborough
Starring: Wendy Allnutt, Colin Farrell, Malcolm McFee, John Rae
April 17, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 17, 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:
Dororo
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Akihiko Shiota
Two in Clover
Release year: 1969
April 17, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 17, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Miss Craig'S 21-Day Shape-Up Program For Men And Women
By: Marjorie Craig
It looks like it has never been used. It has no dustcover, but the hardboards and pages remain in excellent condition.
The Lost Queen
By: Norah Lofts
Exiles are the destiny of princesses. What's the alternative? Spinsterhood? So Caroline Matilda's future was decided - marriage to the almost insane
The Trouble With Lawyers
By: Murray Teigh Bloom
This vital book, which is in the tradition of Silent Spring and The American Way of Death, The Case Against Congress and Unsafe ant any Speed, confronts a serious threat to the lives of the citizens of the United States.
The Salzburg Connection
By: Helen MacInnes
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 …
Grant Takes Command
By: Bruce Catton
This classic work of military history follows the adventures of the mysterious commander-in-chief of the Union forces during the Civil War's last year and a quarter.
April 17, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 17, 1969 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Space Travel
Who was the US President on April 17, 1969?
On April 17, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 1969?
On April 17, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 17, 1969?
On April 17, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about April 17th?
April 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of April. 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 April 17th, such as:
- 2019 - Russian military intervention in ukraine
- 2018 - Syrian civil war - american-led intervention in civil war in syria: president donald trump and his administration are looking at replacing u.s. military forces with an arab force in syria.
- 2017 - American pipeline operator williams partners agreed to sell an oil refinery in louisiana to nova chemicals, a canadian chemical company, for $2.1 billion.
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 April 1969?
April 1969 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
