What happened on Thursday December 18, 1969?

Here's what happened on December 18, 1969:

• UK Parliament Votes to Suspend Death Penalty Home Secretary James Callaghan successfully passes a motion in both the House of Commons and House of Lords to suspend the death penalty for five years, with exceptions for treason, piracy with violence, and certain military jurisdiction crimes.
• Britain Abolishes Death Penalty The United Kingdom takes a significant step in criminal justice reform by abolishing capital punishment, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's legal and human rights history.
• US Nuclear Test in Nevada The United States conducts a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing programs.
• Broadway Musical 'Coco' Opens The musical 'Coco', likely about fashion designer Coco Chanel, premieres at the Mark Hellinger Theater in New York City and runs for 333 performances.
• Joanne Mills - Professional Golfer Joanne Mills, an Australian professional golfer, is noted for her participation in the 1994 Women's Australian Open, where she finished in the top 25.
• Keith Piper - Cricket Player Keith Piper, a professional cricket player, served as a wicketkeeper for Warwickshire and the England A team.

Events in 1969

December 18, 1969: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 18, 1969

Newspapers from Dec. 18, 1969

December 18, 1969 was a Thursday and it was the 352nd day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 18, 1969 can also be written as 12/18/1969 in the US and as 18/12/1969 in UK and Europe.

December 18, 1969 in December 1969 calendar

Famous people born on December 18, 1969:

• Chuck Liddell

  Legendary UFC fighter and former Light Heavyweight Champion, known for his knockout power and iconic status in mixed martial arts.

• Santiago Cañizares

  Legendary Spanish goalkeeper who played for Valencia CF and the Spanish national team, known for his exceptional skills and long career in...

• Justin Edinburgh

  English professional footballer who played as a defender and later became a football manager, known for his career with Tottenham Hotspur...

• Laurie Holden

  Actress known for her roles in 'The Walking Dead' TV series and various film and television productions.

• Alexia Laroche-Joubert
• Christophe Tinseau

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on December 18th

Famous people died on December 18, 1969:

• Charles Dvorak

  American pole vaulter and coach (d. 1969).

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on December 18th

December 18, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 18, 1969 was Leaving on A Jet Plane by Peter, Paul and Mary, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

1. Peter, Paul and Mary - Leaving on A Jet Plane
2. Diana Ross and the Supremes - Someday We'll Be Together
3. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Down On The Corner
4. Steam - Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye
5. B.J. Thomas - Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head

December 18, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 18, 1969 was Two Little Boys by Rolf Harris, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

1. Rolf Harris - Two Little Boys
2. Archies - Sugar Sugar
3. Kenny Rogers & The First Edition - Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town
4. Stevie Wonder - Yester-Me Yester-You Yesterday
5. Blue Mink - Melting Pot

December 18, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 18, 1969 was Someday We'll Be Together by Diana Ross & The Supremes, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

1. Diana Ross & The Supremes - Someday We'll Be Together
2. Jackson 5 - I Want You Back
3. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Friendship Train
4. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - These Eyes
5. James Brown - Ain't It Funky Now (Part 1)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 18th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 18, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 18, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 18, 1969 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 18, 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 December 18, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 01:00 pm and setting at 03:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 23, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Dec 23, 1969.

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Your place in the Universe on December 18, 1969

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Someone born on December 18, 1969 is:

55 years 4 months old,

or 664 months and 26 days old,

or 2890 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20236 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 18, 1969?

There are 218 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 18, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 18, 1969.

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