What happened on Sunday January 19, 1969?

Here's what happened on January 19, 1969:

• Jan Palach's Self-Immolation Protest in Prague Student Jan Palach died after setting himself on fire in Prague's Wenceslas Square as a powerful act of protest against the Soviet Union's invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968. His funeral became a significant moment of public resistance, symbolizing the Czech people's defiance against Soviet occupation.
• 19th NFL Pro Bowl The 19th NFL Pro Bowl featured the West defeating the East 10-7. Notable MVP performances included Roman Gabriel (Quarterback, Los Angeles Rams) and Merlin Olsen (Defensive Tackle, Los Angeles Rams).
• 8th AFL All Star Game The 8th AFL All Star Game saw the Western Division triumph over the Eastern Division with a score of 38-25. Key MVP performances included Len Dawson (Quarterback, Kansas City Chiefs) and George Webster (Linebacker, Houston Oilers).
• LPGA Golf Tournament Joanne Carner emerged victorious in the Burdine's Golf Invitational, a notable achievement in women's professional golf.

Events in 1969

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

Magazines from Jan. 19, 1969

Newspapers from Jan. 19, 1969

January 19, 1969 was a Sunday and it was the 19th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 19, 1969 can also be written as 1/19/1969 in the US and as 19/1/1969 in UK and Europe.

January 19, 1969 in January 1969 calendar

Famous people born on January 19, 1969:

• Shawn Wayans

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• Edwidge Danticat

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• Junior Seau

  Junior Seau was a legendary NFL linebacker known for his exceptional skill, passion, and significant impact on the San Diego Chargers,...

• Luc Longley

  Luc Longley was an Australian-American professional basketball player who played as a center for the Chicago Bulls during their championship...

• Wendy Moniz

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on January 19th

Famous people died on January 19, 1969:

• Jan Palach

  Czech student and political activist who became a symbol of resistance against Soviet occupation by setting himself on fire in Prague in...

• Abelardo Bonilla Baldares
• Carlo Salamano
• Michele Vedani
• Roberto Cessi

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on January 19th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 19, 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 19, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 19, 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 19th 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 19, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 19, 1969 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 19, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 08:36 am and setting at 08:06 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 19, 1969

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Someone born on January 19, 1969 is:

56 years 3 months old,

or 675 months and 4 days old,

or 2935 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20548 days old,

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

There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 19th 2026.

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

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

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