What happened on Saturday April 19, 1969?

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.

Events in 1969

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

Magazines from Apr. 19, 1969

Newspapers from Apr. 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.

April 19, 1969 in April 1969 calendar

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• Shannon Lee

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Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on April 19th

Famous people died on April 19, 1969:

• Juan Modesto

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on April 19th

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. The 5th Dimension - Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)
2. Blood, Sweat & Tears - You've Made Me So Very Happy
3. The Isley Brothers - It's Your Thing
4. Jerry Butler - Only The Strong Survive
5. Tommy Roe - Dizzy

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. Desmond Dekker & The Aces - The Israelites
2. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
3. Mary Hopkin - Goodbye
4. Dean Martin - Gentle On My Mind
5. Lulu - Boom Bang-A-Bang

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. The Isley Brothers - It's Your Thing
2. Jerry Butler - Only The Strong Survive
3. The Temptations - Run Away Child, Running Wild
4. Joe Simon - The Chokin' Kind
5. Clarence Carter - Snatching It Back

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

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

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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Someone born on April 19, 1969 is:

56 years old,

or 672 months

or 2922 weeks

or 20454 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 19, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 19, 1969.

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