What happened on Wednesday February 19, 1969?

Here's what happened on February 19, 1969:

• First Test Flight of Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet On February 19, 1969, Boeing successfully conducted the inaugural test flight of the revolutionary Boeing 747, a wide-body commercial airliner that would dramatically transform global air travel. This groundbreaking aircraft, nicknamed the 'Jumbo Jet', significantly increased passenger capacity and set new standards for long-distance international transportation.
• End of the University of Tokyo Siege The prolonged student protest and occupation at the University of Tokyo concluded on February 19, 1969, marking a significant moment in Japanese post-war social and political history. This event represented the culmination of extensive student-led demonstrations against university administration and broader societal structures during the late 1960s.
• Birth of Burton C. Bell Burton C. Bell, the influential American vocalist known for his work with the industrial metal band Fear Factory, was born on February 19, 1969. Bell would later become a significant figure in the alternative metal music scene.

Events in 1969

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

Magazines from Feb. 19, 1969

Newspapers from Feb. 19, 1969

February 19, 1969 was a Wednesday and it was the 50th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 19, 1969 can also be written as 2/19/1969 in the US and as 19/2/1969 in UK and Europe.

February 19, 1969 in February 1969 calendar

Famous people born on February 19, 1969:

• Burton C. Bell

  Prominent American metal vocalist and guitarist, best known as the lead singer of the influential industrial metal band Fear Factory.

• Julie Su

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on February 19th

Famous people died on February 19, 1969:

• Madge Blake

  American actress (b. 1899).

• Hernán Robleto

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on February 19th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 19, 1969 was Everyday People by Sly & the Family Stone, according to the music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.

1. Sly & the Family Stone - Everyday People
2. Tommy James and the Shondells - Crimson And Clover
3. The Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup
4. The Doors - Touch Me
5. Tyrone Davis - Can I Change My Mind

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 19, 1969 was (If Paradise Is) Half As Nice by Amen Corner, according to the music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.

1. Amen Corner - (If Paradise Is) Half As Nice
2. Fleetwood Mac - Albatross
3. The Move - Blackberry Way
4. Peter Sarstedt - Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)
5. Donald Peers - Please Don't Go

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 19, 1969 was Everyday People by Sly & The Family Stone, according to the music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.

1. Sly & The Family Stone - Everyday People
2. Johnnie Taylor - Take Care Of Your Homework
3. Tyrone Davis - Can I Change My Mind
4. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Baby, Baby Don't Cry
5. Betty Everett - There'll Come A Time

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 19th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 19, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 08:13 am and setting at 10:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 02, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Mar 04, 1969.

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Your place in the Universe on February 19, 1969

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Someone born on February 19, 1969 is:

56 years 2 months old,

or 674 months and 25 days old,

or 2934 weeks

or 20538 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 19, 1969?

There are 281 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 19th 2026.

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

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

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