What happened on Friday October 17, 1969?

Here's what happened on October 17, 1969:

• Wyoming Black Athletes Fired for Protest In a significant moment of racial tension, fourteen Black student athletes at the University of Wyoming were fired by their coach for discussing non-violent protest during a game against Brigham Young University, highlighting the ongoing civil rights struggles of the era.
• Soyuz 7 Space Mission Concludes The Soviet spacecraft Soyuz 7 successfully returned to Earth, completing its space mission. This was part of the ongoing Soviet space exploration efforts during the height of the Space Race.
• Caravaggio's Nativity Painting Stolen in Palermo The famous Caravaggio painting 'Nativity with St. Francis and St. Lawrence' was stolen from the Oratory of Saint Lawrence in Palermo, Italy. This significant art theft would later become one of the most notorious unsolved art crimes in history.
• Plastic Ono Band Releases 'Cold Turkey' John Lennon's Plastic Ono Band released the single 'Cold Turkey' in the United Kingdom, marking another significant musical moment in the late 1960s.
• New York Nets Relocate The New York Nets professional basketball team moved from Comack to Island Garden in Hempstead, New York, signaling a strategic relocation for the franchise.

Events in 1969

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

Magazines from Oct. 17, 1969

Newspapers from Oct. 17, 1969

October 17, 1969 was a Friday and it was the 290th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1969 can also be written as 10/17/1969 in the US and as 17/10/1969 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 1969 in October 1969 calendar

Famous people born on October 17, 1969:

• Wyclef Jean

  Wyclef Jean is a Haitian rapper, musician, and former member of the Fugees who attempted to run for president of Haiti but was disqualified...

• Ernie Els

  Ernie Els is a renowned South African professional golfer, famous for his exceptional skills and success in major golf championships,...

• Joe Courtney

  Joe Courtney is an American basketball player who played as a forward, though specific details about his career are limited.

• Wood Harris
• Cecilia Dazzi

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on October 17th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 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 17, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 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 17th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 17, 1969 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 02:09 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 17, 1969

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Someone born on October 17, 1969 is:

55 years 6 months old,

or 666 months and 27 days old,

or 2899 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20298 days old,

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

There are 156 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 17th 2025.

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

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

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