What happened on Saturday December 20, 1969?

Here's what happened on December 20, 1969:

• First Oil Discovery in Norwegian Sector of North Sea Phillips Petroleum made a groundbreaking discovery by finding the first oil in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea. This discovery would later become pivotal in transforming Norway's economy and establishing it as a major oil-producing nation.
• Peter, Paul and Mary Top the Charts with 'Leaving on a Jet Plane' The folk music trio Peter, Paul and Mary reached the number one spot on the music charts with their iconic song 'Leaving on a Jet Plane', written by John Denver. This marked a significant moment in the folk music genre and solidified the song's place in popular culture.

Events in 1969

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

Magazines from Dec. 20, 1969

Newspapers from Dec. 20, 1969

December 20, 1969 was a Saturday and it was the 354th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 20, 1969 can also be written as 12/20/1969 in the US and as 20/12/1969 in UK and Europe.

December 20, 1969 in December 1969 calendar

Famous people born on December 20, 1969:

• Alain de Botton

  Swiss-British philosopher and author known for his insightful works on philosophy, psychology, and everyday life, exploring complex ideas in...

• Richard Hammond

  British television presenter, journalist, and writer, famous for co-hosting the automotive show 'Top Gear' and later 'The Grand Tour'.

• Bobby Phills

  Professional NBA basketball player who tragically died in a car accident while playing for the Charlotte Hornets, known for his...

• Kristy Swanson

  American actress best known for her role as the original Buffy Summers in the movie 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer'.

• Adrián Caetano
• Thierry Gillet
• Nicușor Dan

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on December 20th

Famous people died on December 20, 1969:

• Adolfo Consolini
• Luigi Camillo Fumagalli

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on December 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 1969 was Leaving on A Jet Plane by Peter, Paul and Mary, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

1. Peter, Paul and Mary - Leaving on A Jet Plane
2. Diana Ross and the Supremes - Someday We'll Be Together
3. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Down On The Corner
4. Steam - Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye
5. B.J. Thomas - Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 20, 1969 was Two Little Boys by Rolf Harris, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

1. Rolf Harris - Two Little Boys
2. Archies - Sugar Sugar
3. Kenny Rogers & The First Edition - Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town
4. Stevie Wonder - Yester-Me Yester-You Yesterday
5. Blue Mink - Melting Pot

December 20, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 1969 was Someday We'll Be Together by Diana Ross & The Supremes, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

1. Diana Ross & The Supremes - Someday We'll Be Together
2. Jackson 5 - I Want You Back
3. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Friendship Train
4. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - These Eyes
5. James Brown - Ain't It Funky Now (Part 1)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 20, 1969 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 20, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 01:58 pm and setting at 05:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 23, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Dec 23, 1969.

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Your place in the Universe on December 20, 1969

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Someone born on December 20, 1969 is:

55 years 4 months old,

or 664 months and 24 days old,

or 2890 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20234 days old,

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

There are 220 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 20th 2025.

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

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

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