What happened on Sunday April 20, 1969?

Here's what happened on April 20, 1969:

• The 5th Dimension Tops US Music Charts 'Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)' by The 5th Dimension reached number 1 on the US music charts, reflecting the psychedelic and counterculture musical trends of the late 1960s. The song became an iconic representation of the era's social and cultural movements.
• 23rd Tony Awards Honors Broadway Excellence The 23rd Tony Awards celebrated outstanding achievements in Broadway theater, with 'Great White Hope' and '1776' emerging as notable winners. These productions highlighted the artistic and dramatic talent of the late 1960s theatrical landscape.
• Desmond Dekker Leads UK Music Scene 'The Israelites' by Desmond Dekker & The Aces topped the UK music charts, marking a significant moment for ska and reggae music's international recognition. The song represented the growing global influence of Jamaican musical styles.
• Kathy Whitworth Triumphs in Golf Tournament Professional golfer Kathy Whitworth secured victory at the LPGA Lady Carling Golf Open, further solidifying her reputation as one of the most accomplished female golfers of her era. Whitworth was known for her exceptional skill and consistency on the golf course.

Events in 1969

April 20, 1969: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 20, 1969

Newspapers from Apr. 20, 1969

April 20, 1969 was a Sunday and it was the 110th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 20, 1969 can also be written as 4/20/1969 in the US and as 20/4/1969 in UK and Europe.

April 20, 1969 in April 1969 calendar

Famous people born on April 20, 1969:

• Felix Baumgartner

  Felix Baumgartner is a world-renowned Austrian skydiver who made history by performing the highest and fastest freefall jump in 2012,...

• Omar Harfouch
• Geir Björklund
• Eduardo Gallardo
• Roland Halm
• Diego Herrera
• Alberto Herreros
• Erik Holtan
• Joaquín del Olmo
• Christian Di Domenico
• Wulf Dorn
• Seiichi Negishi
• Xavier Novell Gomá
• Joan Peñarroya
• Emile Youmbi
• Ziauddin Yousafzai
• Īlias Atmatsidīs
• Jan van Halst

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on April 20th

Famous people died on April 20, 1969:

• Vjekoslav Luburić

  Croatian ustaše official and concentration camp administrator (b. 1914).

• Alberto Giovannini
• Ambróz Lazík

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on April 20th

April 20, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 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 20, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 20, 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 20, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 20, 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 20th is Taurus.

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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 20, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 20, 1969 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 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 20, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 07:00 am and setting at 11:08 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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Your place in the Universe on April 20, 1969

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Someone born on April 20, 1969 is:

56 years and 19 days old,

or 672 months and 19 days old,

or 2924 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20473 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 20, 1969?

There are 346 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 20th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 20, 1969.

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