What happened on Monday January 20, 1969?

Here's what happened on January 20, 1969:

• Richard Nixon's Presidential Inauguration Richard Nixon was inaugurated as the 37th President of the United States, marking a significant transition in American political leadership during a tumultuous period of social and political change.
• Nixon's First Inaugural Address President Richard M. Nixon delivered his inaugural address on the east portico of the U.S. Capitol, calling for national unity and global peace during a time of significant domestic and international tension.
• First Pulsar Discovery in Crab Nebula Scientists made a groundbreaking astronomical discovery by identifying the first pulsar located in the Crab Nebula, a significant milestone in astrophysics and our understanding of stellar remnants.
• Student Activist Killed in East Pakistan East Pakistani police killed student activist Amanullah Asaduzzaman, an event that contributed to growing tensions and was a precursor to the Bangladesh Liberation War, highlighting the political unrest in the region.
• US Treasury Secretary Term Ends Joseph W. Barr concluded his term as United States Treasury Secretary, marking a transition in the nation's financial leadership.

Events in 1969

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

Magazines from Jan. 20, 1969

Newspapers from Jan. 20, 1969

January 20, 1969 was a Monday and it was the 20th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 20, 1969 can also be written as 1/20/1969 in the US and as 20/1/1969 in UK and Europe.

January 20, 1969 in January 1969 calendar

Famous people born on January 20, 1969:

• Nicky Wire

  Welsh musician and bassist for the alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers, known for their politically charged music and significant...

• Melissa Rivers in New York City

  TV host and media personality from New York, known for her work on MTV and CBS Morning News.

• Reno Wilson

  American actor and producer known for his roles in television and film, with notable work in comedy and drama.

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on January 20th

Famous people died on January 20, 1969:

• Luigi Del Bianco

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on January 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 20, 1969 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

1. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
2. Tommy James and the Shondells - Crimson And Clover
3. Diana Ross and the Supremes - I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
4. Young-Holt Unlimited - Soulful Strut
5. Sly & the Family Stone - Everyday People

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 20, 1969 was Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da by Marmalade, according to the music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 20, 1969 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

1. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
2. Diana Ross And The Supremes & The Temptations - I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
3. Tyrone Davis - Can I Change My Mind
4. Young-Holt Unlimited - Soulful Strut
5. Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 20th is Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 20, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 09:05 am and setting at 09:17 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 20, 1969

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Someone born on January 20, 1969 is:

56 years 3 months old,

or 675 months and 24 days old,

or 2938 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20568 days old,

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

There are 251 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 20th 2026.

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

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

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