What happened on Saturday January 18, 1969?

Here's what happened on January 18, 1969:

• Nixon Becomes 37th U.S. President Richard Milhous Nixon is inaugurated as the 37th President of the United States, succeeding Lyndon Baines Johnson and marking a significant transition in American political leadership.
• Vietnam Peace Talks Begin in Paris Four-party peace negotiations for the Vietnam War commence in Paris, France, marking a significant diplomatic effort to resolve the ongoing conflict.
• Soyuz 5 Near-Disaster in Space The Soyuz 5 spacecraft experiences a critical technical failure when its service module fails to separate correctly, leading to a dangerous re-entry and a hard landing in the Ural Mountains, narrowly avoiding a potential catastrophe.
• The Saturday Evening Post Ceases Publication After 147 years of continuous publication, the iconic American magazine The Saturday Evening Post prints its final issue, signaling the end of an important era in print media.
• United Airlines Flight 266 Tragedy United Airlines Flight 266 crashes into Santa Monica Bay, resulting in the tragic loss of all 32 passengers and six crew members, highlighting the risks of air travel during this era.
• Winslow Homer Art Exhibition The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. begins a six-week exhibition showcasing the artwork of renowned American painter Winslow Homer.

Events in 1969

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

Magazines from Jan. 18, 1969

Newspapers from Jan. 18, 1969

January 18, 1969 was a Saturday and it was the 18th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 18, 1969 can also be written as 1/18/1969 in the US and as 18/1/1969 in UK and Europe.

January 18, 1969 in January 1969 calendar

Famous people born on January 18, 1969:

• Batista (wrestler)

  Batista is a retired professional wrestler and actor, best known for his time in WWE and his roles in Guardians of the Galaxy films.

• Jesse L Martin

  American singer and actor known for his roles in television series like Law & Order and The Flash.

• Jim O'Rourke

  American producer and guitarist (sonic youth loose fur, gastr del sol).

• Dave Bautista

  American wrestler, mixed martial artist, and actor.

• Diego Soldano

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on January 18th

Famous people died on January 18, 1969:

• Hans Freyer

  German philosopher and sociologist (d. 1969).

• Eugenio Coselschi
• Lewis Tewanima

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on January 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 18, 1969 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

1. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
2. Diana Ross and the Supremes - I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
3. Young-Holt Unlimited - Soulful Strut
4. Tommy James and the Shondells - Crimson And Clover
5. B.J. Thomas - Hooked On A Feeling

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 18, 1969 was Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da by Marmalade, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

1. Marmalade - Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da
2. Fleetwood Mac - Albatross
3. The Scaffold - Lily The Pink
4. The Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup
5. Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 18, 1969 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

1. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
2. Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life
3. Clarence Carter - Too Weak To Fight
4. Tyrone Davis - Can I Change My Mind
5. Diana Ross And The Supremes & The Temptations - I'm Gonna Make You Love Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 18th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 18, 1969 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 18, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 07:59 am and setting at 06:50 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 03, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Feb 02, 1969.

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Your place in the Universe on January 18, 1969

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Someone born on January 18, 1969 is:

56 years 3 months old,

or 675 months and 26 days old,

or 2938 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20570 days old,

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

There are 249 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 18th 2026.

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

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

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