What happened on Monday February 17, 1969?

Here's what happened on February 17, 1969:

• Apollo 9 Mission Launch NASA launches Apollo 9 with astronauts James McDivitt, David Scott, and Rusty Schweickart to test the lunar module, a critical step in the Apollo program's mission to land humans on the moon.
• Sirhan Sirhan Admits to RFK Assassination In a Los Angeles court, Sirhan Sirhan admits to the assassination of presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, a shocking moment in American political history.
• James Earl Ray Pleads Guilty to MLK Assassination In Memphis, Tennessee, James Earl Ray pleads guilty to assassinating civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., though he would later retract his plea, adding complexity to this tragic chapter in American history.
• Supreme Court Protects Student Free Speech In the landmark Tinker v. Des Moines case, the U.S. Supreme Court rules that students do not 'shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate', a pivotal moment for civil liberties.
• Golda Meir Becomes Israel's Prime Minister Golda Meir is sworn in as Israel's fourth prime minister, becoming the first woman to hold this position in the country's history. Her leadership would be crucial during a pivotal period in Israeli politics and the Middle East.
• Soviet-Chinese Border Conflict Tensions escalate as Soviet and Chinese forces clash at a border outpost on the Ussuri River, highlighting the growing rift in Sino-Soviet relations during the Cold War era.
• Mariner 6 Mars Probe Launch NASA launches the Mariner 6 Mars probe, continuing the agency's ambitious exploration of the solar system and expanding humanity's understanding of the Red Planet.
• Publication of 'The Godfather' Mario Puzo's novel 'The Godfather' is published, a work that would later be adapted into one of the most acclaimed films in cinema history, profoundly influencing popular culture's perception of organized crime.
• First Concorde Test Flight In Toulouse, France, the first test flight of the revolutionary Concorde supersonic passenger aircraft is conducted, marking a significant milestone in aviation technology and international transportation.
• Dylan and Cash Record Unreleased Album Legendary musicians Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash collaborate in a recording session, creating an album that would never be officially released, adding to the mystique of their musical partnership.
• Peru-Russia Trade Accord Peru and Russia sign their first-ever trade accord, establishing diplomatic and economic ties that would mark a significant moment in their bilateral relations.

Events in 1969

February 17, 1969: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 17, 1969

Newspapers from Feb. 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.

February 17, 1969 in February 1969 calendar

Famous people born on February 17, 1969:

• David Douillet

  French former judoka and Olympic gold medalist who later became a bank manager and politician.

• Levon Kirkland

  Prominent NFL linebacker who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1992 to 2000, known for his exceptional defensive skills.

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on February 17th

Famous people died on February 17, 1969:

• Berry L. Cannon

  American aquanaut (b. 1935).

• Harry Hardy

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on February 17th

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.

1. Sly & the Family Stone - Everyday People
2. Tommy James and the Shondells - Crimson And Clover
3. The Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup
4. The Doors - Touch Me
5. Tyrone Davis - 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.

1. Amen Corner - (If Paradise Is) Half As Nice
2. Fleetwood Mac - Albatross
3. The Move - Blackberry Way
4. Peter Sarstedt - Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)
5. Donald Peers - 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 music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.

1. Sly & The Family Stone - Everyday People
2. Johnnie Taylor - Take Care Of Your Homework
3. Tyrone Davis - Can I Change My Mind
4. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Baby, Baby Don't Cry
5. Betty Everett - There'll Come A Time

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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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Your place in the Universe on February 17, 1969

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Someone born on February 17, 1969 is:

56 years 2 months old,

or 674 months and 6 days old,

or 2931 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20519 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 17, 1969?

There are 300 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 17th 2026.

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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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