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June 17, 1969 was the 168th day of the year 1969, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is June 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 June 17, 1969, who was born and died on June 17, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 17, 1969, which were the most popular songs (ex. Get Back by The Beatles), movies (e.g. My Side of the Mountain, directed by James B. Clark), TV series (e.g. The Liberace Show) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 17th, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 17, 1969?
- June 17, 1969: What happened on that day?
- June 17, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 17, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 17, 1969?
- June 17, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 17, 1969: What famous people died on that day?
- June 17, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 17, 1969: Number 1 song on that day
- June 17, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 17, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 17, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- June 17, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 17, 1969?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 17, 1969?
- Who was the Pope on June 17, 1969?
What day of the week was June 17, 1969?
June 17, 1969 was a Tuesday and it was the 168th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 17, 1969 can also be written as 6/17/1969 in the US and as 17/6/1969 in UK and Europe.
June 17, 1969: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 17, 1969:
- Oh! calcutta! opens in nyc (almost entirely in the nude)
- After a 23 game match, boris spassky defeats tigran petrosian to become the world chess champion in moscow.
June 17, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 17, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 17, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on June 17th, 1969 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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June 17, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 17, 1969 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 17, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 07:20 am and setting at 10:57 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 31, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Jun 29, 1969.
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Who was born on June 17, 1969?
Famous people born on June 17, 1969:
- Mairyn Wells
Famous for her bestselling mystery novels.
- Skya Winters
Award-winning playwright known for her thought-provoking dramas.
- Leanndra Garcia
Celebrated for her thought-provoking plays.
- Quentina Chang
Innovative playwright known for pushing the boundaries of traditional theater.
- Renise Chang
Influential playwright whose works explore social issues.
- Jaken Lee
Acclaimed playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.
- Seleen Wong
Innovative playwright known for pushing the boundaries of theater.
- Leelynd Chang
Innovative playwright known for pushing the boundaries of traditional theater.
- Paul Tergat
Kenyan long distance runner.
- Geoff Toovey
Australian rugby league player and coach.
- Ilya Tsymbalar
Ukrainian-russian footballer and manager (d. 2013).
- Robert Hurt
Politician.
- Karen Nystrom
Hockey forward (canada, olympics-silver - 1998).
- Patric Kjellberg
Hockey forward (team sweden olympics-1998).
- Susan Williams
- Il'ja Cymbalar'
- Roberto Laiseka
- Luis Javier González
- Donata Jancewicz
Whose famous birthday is on June 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 17th:
![Newt Gingrich]()
Newt GingrichAmerican politician who rose to prominence in 1994 as the first gop speaker in 40 years.
![Stan Laurel]()
Stan LaurelStan laurel was a comedic actor best known for being one half of the famous duo laurel and hardy, known for their slapstick comedy films.
![Kendrick Lamar]()
Kendrick LamarKendrick lamar is a highly influential rapper known for his introspective lyrics and socially conscious themes.
![K.J. Apa]()
K.J. ApaNew Zealand actor known for his role as Archie Andrews in the teen drama series Riverdale.
![Bresha Webb]()
Bresha WebbBresha Webb is an American actress known for her roles in television shows such as 'Marlon' and 'Run the World'.
![Beth Moore]()
Beth MooreBeth moore is a well-known author and bible teacher, recognized for her bestselling books and influential teachings.
![Barry Manilow]()
Barry ManilowAmerican singer, songwriter, author, and musician who rose to mega-pop stardom during the 1970s.
![Greg Kinnear]()
Greg KinnearAmerican actor who was the host and executive producer for e! entertainment televisionaeur(tm), the popular "talk soup" program, 1991-1994.
![Joe Piscopo]()
Joe PiscopoAmerican actor, best known for his role on "saturday night live" (1975-85), where he was well-known for his hilarious parodies of stars such...
![Peter Lupus]()
Peter LupusAmerican actor and bodybuilder.
June 17, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 54 years 10 months old,
or 658 months and 3 days old,
or 2861 weeks and 4 days old,
or 20031 days old,
if you were born on June 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 June 17, 1969?
There are 58 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 17, 1969?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 17, 1969.
June 17, 1969: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 17, 1969:
- Rita Abatzi
Greek rebetiko singer (born 1914).
- Enrico Persico
- Fritz Reinhardt
- Primo Magnani
What famous deaths happened on June 17th?
Famous deaths on June 17th:
![Cyd Charisse]()
Cyd CharisseCyd charisse was an american dancer and actress known for her roles in classic hollywood musicals such as singin' in the rain and the band...
![Jeff Chandler]()
Jeff ChandlerAmerican actor and singer (d. 1961).
![Kate Smith]()
Kate SmithAmerican singer ("god bless america") dies in raleigh (north carolina) at the age of 78 (born 1907).
![Pamela Britton]()
Pamela BrittonActress (blondie my favorite martian), is killed at 50.
![John Murray]()
John MurrayCanadian-scottish biologist and oceanographer (d. 1914).
- Jaquese Williams
Award-winning playwright known for his powerful and thought-provoking dramas.
- Aulden Smith
Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of genetics.
- Cevyn Thomas
Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences.
- Elysian Stone
Pioneering environmental journalist advocating for conservation and sustainability.
- Lamarco Smith
Influential playwright whose works explored social issues and human relationships.
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June 17, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 17, 1969:
- St. Albert Chmielowski.
- National holiday of West Germany until 1990, see Workers' Uprising of 1953 in East Germany.
- Iceland's national day, celebrating independence from Denmark in 1944.
Observances on June 17, 1969:
- World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
June 17, 1969: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 17, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 16th and June 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 17, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 17, 1969 was Get Back by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.
June 17, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 17, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 16th and June 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Beatles - Get Back
- Henry Mancini, His Orchestra And Chorus - Love Theme From Romeo & Juliet
- Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon Rising
- Elvis Presley - In The Ghetto
- Marvin Gaye - Too Busy Thinking About My Baby
June 17, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 17, 1969 was The Ballad Of John And Yoko by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.
June 17, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 17, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 16th and June 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Beatles - The Ballad Of John And Yoko
- Tommy Roe - Dizzy
- The Edwin Hawkins Singers - Oh Happy Day
- Booker T & The MGs - Time Is Tight
- Beatles With Billy Preston - Get Back
June 17, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 17, 1969 was Too Busy Thinking About My Baby by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.
June 17, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on June 17, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 16th and June 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Marvin Gaye - Too Busy Thinking About My Baby
- The Temptations - Don't Let The Joneses Get You Down
- The Emotions - So I Can Love You
- Edwin Hawkins - Oh Happy Day
- The Friends Of Distinction - Grazing In The Grass
June 17, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 17, 1969 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
My Side of the Mountain
Release year: 1969
Directed by: James B. Clark
Starring: Ted Eccles, Theodore Bikel, Tudi Wiggins, Paul Hébert
Le Gai Savoir
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Jean-Luc Godard
Starring: Juliet Berto, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Jean-Luc Godard
The Chairman
Release year: 1969
Directed by: J. Lee Thompson
Starring: Gregory Peck, Anne Heywood, Arthur Hill, Alan Dobie
Land Raiders
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Nathan Juran
Starring: Telly Savalas, George Maharis, Arlene Dahl, Janet Landgard
Chastity
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Alessio de Paola
Starring: Cher, Barbara London, Steve Whittaker, Tom Nolan
June 17, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 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:
The Liberace Show
Release year: 1969
Starring: Liberace, George Liberace
Country: United States of America
Dororo
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Akihiko Shiota
June 17, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 17, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Except For Me And Thee
By: Jessamyn West
There is a small crease near the spine for DJ. The pages are crisp and clean, and the binding is secure. Solid Book.
The Vatican Empire
By: Nino Lo Bello
The complete, vivid story of the oldest and largest corporation in the world.
The Love Machine
By: Jacqueline Susann
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.
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 …
The Joys Of Yiddish
By: Leo Rosten
Are you able to tell when to cry Mazel Tov and when to avoid it like a plague? Oy! Oy! is not a word. It's a vocabulary.
June 17, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on June 17, 1969 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Space Travel
Who was the US President on June 17, 1969?
On June 17, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 17, 1969?
On June 17, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on June 17, 1969?
On June 17, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about June 17th?
June 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of June. 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 June 17th, such as:
- 2019 - Boko haram, nigeria: three suicide bombers from boko haram detonate their bombs among football fans in konduga. the explosions killed 30 and injured 40 others. (bbc).boko haram terrorists engage in gunfire with nigerian soldiers in nganzai, a local government area of borno state.
- 2018 - Boko haram insurgency: at least 31 people are killed in twin suicide bombings at damboa, nigeria. rockets from outside the town are believed to be following the explosions.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: an "insider attack" on camp shaheen in northern mazar-i-sharif resulted in at least one afghan being killed and seven americans being wounded. the earlier report that americans were killed was incorrect. the taliban claim responsibility.
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 June 1969?
June 1969 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.
