What happened on Saturday April 19, 1969?

About April 19th, 1969, in brief:

  • Historical events: Serious rioting erupted in the Bogside area of Derry on April 19, 1969, following intense clashes between Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association (NICRA) marchers, Loyalists, and members of the Royal Ulster Constabulary. These confrontations highlighted the deep sectarian tensions and political unrest in Northern Ireland during the late 1960s.
  • Day of the week: April 19th, 1969 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) by The 5th Dimension
  • #1 UK song: The Israelites by Desmond Dekker & The Aces
  • Popular movie: Guns of the Magnificent Seven directed by Paul Wendkos

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April 19, 1969: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 19, 1969:

  • Derry Riots during Northern Ireland Civil Rights Conflict Serious rioting erupted in the Bogside area of Derry on April 19, 1969, following intense clashes between Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association (NICRA) marchers, Loyalists, and members of the Royal Ulster Constabulary. These confrontations highlighted the deep sectarian tensions and political unrest in Northern Ireland during the late 1960s.
  • Censorship in Communist Bloc On April 19, 1969, the communist regime implemented strict media control measures. Foreign newspapers were systematically confiscated from travelers at border crossings, and Radio Free Europe broadcasts were actively jammed, further restricting information flow and external media access.
  • Death of Music Critic Casper Höweler Casper Höweler, a prominent music critic, passed away at the age of 71. Known for his insightful commentary and contributions to musical journalism, Höweler was a respected figure in the music criticism community.

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April 19, 1969: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 19, 1969?


April 19, 1969 was a Saturday and it was the 109th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 19, 1969 can also be written as 4/19/1969 in the US and as 19/4/1969 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 19, 1969?


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April 19, 1969: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 19, 1969:

  • Juan Modesto

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April 19, 1969: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 19, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 14th and April 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

April 19, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 19, 1969 was Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) by The 5th Dimension, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

  1. - Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) youtube
  2. - You've Made Me So Very Happy youtube
  3. - It's Your Thing youtube
  4. - Only The Strong Survive youtube
  5. - Dizzy youtube

April 19, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 19, 1969 was The Israelites by Desmond Dekker & The Aces, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

  1. - The Israelites youtube
  2. - I Heard It Through The Grapevine youtube
  3. - Goodbye youtube
  4. - Gentle On My Mind youtube
  5. - Boom Bang-A-Bang youtube

April 19, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 19, 1969 was It's Your Thing by The Isley Brothers, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

  1. - It's Your Thing youtube
  2. - Only The Strong Survive youtube
  3. - Run Away Child, Running Wild
  4. - The Chokin' Kind
  5. - Snatching It Back
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April 19, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 19th is Aries.

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April 19, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 19, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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April 19, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 19, 1969 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 19, 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 April 19, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 06:22 am and setting at 10:08 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 02, 1969 while the next full moon would come on May 02, 1969.

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How old is someone born on April 19, 1969?


Someone born on April 19, 1969 is:

56 years old,

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