Monday February 17, 1969: on this day

February 17, 1969 was the 48th day of the year 1969, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is February 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 February 17, 1969, who was born and died on February 17, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 17, 1969, which were the most popular songs (ex. Everyday People by Sly & the Family Stone), movies (e.g. The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, directed by Ronald Neame), TV series (e.g. Two In Clover) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 17th, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 17, 1969?


February 17, 1969 was a Monday and it was the 48th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 1969 can also be written as 2/17/1969 in the US and as 17/2/1969 in UK and Europe.

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February 17, 1969: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 17, 1969:

  • Bob dylan and johnny cash record an album (never released).
  • Aquanaut berry l. cannon dies of carbon dioxide poisoning while attempting to repair the sealab iii habitat off san clemente island, california.
  • The ''mariner 6'' mars probe is launched.
  • ''tinker v. des moines independent community school district'': the u.s. supreme court rules that the first amendment applies to public schools.
  • In toulouse, france the first concorde test flight is conducted.
  • Soviet and chinese forces clash at a border outpost on the ussuri river.
  • In a los angeles, california court, sirhan sirhan admits that he killed presidential candidate robert f. kennedy.
  • Apollo program: nasa launches ''apollo 9'' (james mcdivitt, david scott, rusty schweickart) to test the lunar module.
  • In memphis, tennessee, james earl ray pleads guilty to assassinating martin luther king jr. (he later retracts his guilty plea).
  • The novel ''the godfather (novel)'' by mario puzo is published.
  • American aquanaut berry l. cannon dies of carbon dioxide poisoning while attempting to repair a leak in the sealab iii underwater habitat. the sealab project was subsequently abandoned.

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February 17, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 17, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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February 17, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 17, 1969 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 17, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 07:28 am and setting at 08:03 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 02, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Mar 04, 1969.

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Who was born on February 17, 1969?


Famous people born on February 17, 1969:

  • David Douillet

    French assistant manager at cra(c]dit lyonnais bank.

  • Levon Kirkland

    Former NFL linebacker known for his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

  • Cort McCown

    Stand-up comedian and actor featured in films and TV shows.

  • Vasily Kudinov

    Russian handball player (d. 2017).

  • Willi Kronhardt

    German footballer.

  • Joel Steed

    Nfl nose tackle (pittsburgh steelers).

  • Tuesday Knight

    American singer and actress.

  • Traci Adell

    New orleans, louisiana -- playmate (july, 1994).

  • David Klingler NFL quarterback (Oakland Raiders

    Cincinnati bengals).

  • Sergio Berti
  • Diego Brambilla
  • Jon Randall
  • Dorothee Schneider
  • Tony Underwood
  • Marzena Wysocka
  • Chimediin Saikhanbileg
  • Niklas Eriksson
  • David Klingler

Whose famous birthday is on February 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 17th:

  • Vicente Fernández
    Vicente Fernández

    Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

  • Paris Hilton
    Paris Hilton

    American actress, socialite, and great-granddaughter to conrad hilton, founder, hilton hotels.

  • Michael Jordan
    Michael Jordan

    American basketball legend, known as "best player alive" by many.

  • Raffi Ahmad
    Raffi Ahmad

    Raffi ahmad is an indonesian tv actor known for his work in various television shows and films.

  • Michael Bay
    Michael Bay

    Michael bay is a film director and producer known for his high-octane, action-packed movies such as the transformers series and armageddon.

  • Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt

    American actor.

  • Denise Richards
    Denise Richards

    Denise Richards is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Wild Things' and 'The World Is Not Enough'.

  • Chord Overstreet
    Chord Overstreet

    Chord overstreet is an american actor known for his role as sam evans on the tv show glee.

  • Rene Russo
    Rene Russo

    Rene russo is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as lethal weapon 3, outbreak, and the thomas crown affair.

  • Sasha Pieterse
    Sasha Pieterse

    South African-born American actress known for her role in the TV series Pretty Little Liars.

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February 17, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 1 month old,

or 661 months and 12 days old,

or 2875 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20129 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 17, 1969?

There are 325 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 17, 1969.

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February 17, 1969: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 17, 1969:

  • Berry L. Cannon

    American aquanaut (b. 1935).

  • Harry Hardy

What famous deaths happened on February 17th?

Famous deaths on February 17th:

  • Kathryn Grayson
    Kathryn Grayson

    American actress and singer who first appeared onscreen in 1940.

  • Donald Wolfit
    Donald Wolfit

    British distinguished thespian and manager, who brought shakespeare to the colonies, performed both entertaining and hammy roles in films.

  • Richard Briers
    Richard Briers

    British supporting actor, seen in film and tv comedy roles.

  • Dorothy Gibson
    Dorothy Gibson

    American singer and actress (d. 1946).

  • Nita Naldi
    Nita Naldi

    Actress (dr jekyll and mr hyde) dies at 63 from a heart attack.

  • Paul Stewart
    Paul Stewart

    Actor (opening night in cold blood, window).

  • Verree Teasdale
    Verree Teasdale

    Actress (skyscraper souls).

  • Erik Rhodes
    Erik Rhodes

    American porn actor (d. 2012).

  • Yaacov Agnon

    Nobel Prize-winning author known for his Hebrew literature.

  • Giordan Bruno

    Italian philosopher who proposed theories on cosmology and the nature of the universe.

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February 17, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 17, 1969:

  • Presidents' Day - This holiday honors all past and present U.S. presidents, with a particular focus on George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
  • Random Acts of Kindness Day.
  • Ancient Latvia - Tanis Diena observed.
  • Roman Empire - Quirinalia in honor of Quirinus.

Observances on February 17, 1969:

  • Global Tourism Resilience Day

Saints celebrated on February 17, 1969:

  • Saint Evermodus
  • Saint Alexis Falconieri (d. 1310)
  • Saint Seven Founders of the Servites
  • Saint Silvinus
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February 17, 1969: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 17, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 17th and February 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 17, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 1969 was Everyday People by Sly & the Family Stone, according to the music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.

February 17, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 17, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 17th and February 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Everyday People
  2. - Crimson And Clover
  3. - Build Me Up Buttercup
  4. - Touch Me
  5. - Can I Change My Mind

February 17, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 17, 1969 was (If Paradise Is) Half As Nice by Amen Corner, according to the music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.

February 17, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 17, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 17th and February 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (If Paradise Is) Half As Nice
  2. - Albatross
  3. - Blackberry Way
  4. - Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)
  5. - Please Don't Go

February 17, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 1969 was Everyday People by Sly & The Family Stone, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.

February 17, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 17, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 17th and February 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Everyday People
  2. - Take Care Of Your Homework
  3. - Can I Change My Mind
  4. - Baby, Baby Don't Cry
  5. - There'll Come A Time

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February 17, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 17, 1969 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Ronald Neame

Starring: Maggie Smith, Gordon Jackson, Robert Stephens, Pamela Franklin

Country: United States of America

The Milky Way

The Milky Way

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Luis Buñuel

Starring: Paul Frankeur, Laurent Terzieff, Alain Cuny, Edith Scob

Sweet Charity

Sweet Charity

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Bob Fosse

Starring: Shirley MacLaine, John McMartin, Ricardo Montalban, Sammy Davis Jr.

Country: United States of America

Changes

Changes

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Hall Bartlett

Starring: Kent Lane, Michele Carey, Jack Albertson, Marcia Strassman

The Guru

The Guru

Release year: 1969

Directed by: James Ivory

Starring: Rita Tushingham, Michael York, Utpal Dutt, Madhur Jaffrey

February 17, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

Two in Clover

Two in Clover

Release year: 1969

The Ant and the Aardvark

The Ant and the Aardvark

Release year: 1969

Country: United States of America

February 17, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 17, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Small Town in Germany by John le Carre

A Small Town in Germany

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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.

Testimony of Two Men by Taylor Caldwell

Testimony of Two Men

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A young, troubled doctor, a divided Pennsylvania town, and a national scandal at the turn of the century -- these turbulent elements inspired Taylor Caldwell to write a major novel. It is a detailed account of love, loss, redemption and …

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 Hurricane Years by Cameron Hawley

The Hurricane Years

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Cameron Hawley's The Hurricane Years, 1968, 1st edition. Published by Little, Brown & Company. Hardcover, 567 pages, with dust jacket.

Thirteen Days by Robert F. Kennedy

Thirteen Days

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"A minor masterpiece in its laconic, spare, compelling evocation of the shifting moods, maneuvers of the most hazardous moment in human history." "--Arthur

February 17, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 17, 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 February 17, 1969?

On February 17, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 17, 1969?

On February 17, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 17, 1969?

On February 17, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about February 17th?

February 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of February. 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 February 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - After flybmi filed for bankruptcy, hundreds of european airline passengers were left homeless.
  • 2018 - 2018 oaxaca earthquakes: a military helicopter assessing the damage was carrying alejandro murat hinojosa, the governor of oaxaca, and alfonso navarrete prida (mexico's secretary for the interior). the helicopter crashes over jamiltepec killing 13 people. these are the only deaths related to the earthquake that have been reported. (cnn)earthquakes on the british isles: the strongest earthquake in the united kingdom in ten years occurs in swansea.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency - seven suicide bombers explode after trying to attack a camp of displaced people in maiduguri (nigeria)

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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 February 1969?

February 1969 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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