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June 20, 1969 was the 171st day of the year 1969, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.
Is June 20, 1969 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on June 20, 1969, who was born and died on June 20, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 20, 1969, which were the most popular songs (ex. Get Back by The Beatles), movies (e.g. My Side of the Mountain, directed by James B. Clark), TV series (e.g. The Liberace Show) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 20th, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 20, 1969?
- June 20, 1969: What happened on that day?
- June 20, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 20, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 20, 1969?
- June 20, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 20, 1969: What famous people died on that day?
- June 20, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 20, 1969: Number 1 song on that day
- June 20, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 20, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 20, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- June 20, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 20, 1969?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 20, 1969?
- Who was the Pope on June 20, 1969?
What day of the week was June 20, 1969?
June 20, 1969 was a Friday and it was the 171st day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 20, 1969 can also be written as 6/20/1969 in the US and as 20/6/1969 in UK and Europe.
June 20, 1969: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 20, 1969:
- Georges pompidou sworn in as president of france
- White rhodesia agrees to race separation
- 150,000 attend newport '69, jimi hendrix gets $120,000 to appear.
- The cuyahoga river fire helps spur an avalanche of water pollution control activities resulting in the clean water act, great lakes water quality agreement and the creation of the federal environmental protection agency
- Judy garland dies of drug overdose in her london home
June 20, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 20th is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 20, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 20, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on June 20th, 1969 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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June 20, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 20, 1969 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 20, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 10:29 am and setting at 12:13 am.
The previous full moon was on May 31, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Jun 29, 1969.
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Who was born on June 20, 1969?
Famous people born on June 20, 1969:
- MaliVai Washington
American tennis player and sportscaster.
- Scott Forstall
Former senior vice president of iOS software at Apple.
- Geordie Rose
Co-founder of D-Wave Systems, a quantum computing company.
- Misha Verbitsky
Russian mathematician and academic.
- Paulo Bento
Portuguese manager and footballer.
- Giovanni Lombardi
An italian cyclist who won the olympic gold medal at barcelona 1992.
- Peter Paige
American screenwriter and actor.
- Lara Spencer
Journalist.
- Gerald Dixon
Nfl linebacker (cleveland browns, cincinnati bengals).
- Alexander Schallenberg
- Salvatore Vella
- Paulo Jorge Gomes Bento
- Stefano Lucidi
- Nix
- Evgenij Dolgov
- Jiang Wenli
Whose famous birthday is on June 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 20th:
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Nicole KidmanAmerican actress, known for her energetic roles and her marriage to tom cruise.
![Lionel Richie]()
Lionel RichieLionel richie is an american r&b singer known for hits like 'hello' and 'all night long'.
![Danny Aiello]()
Danny AielloDanny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.
![Brian Wilson]()
Brian WilsonAmerican musician and the eccentric genius behind "the beach boys", a composer and producer, who quit touring with the group at the age of...
![Errol Flynn]()
Errol FlynnAustralian-american actor.
![John Goodman]()
John GoodmanAmerican actor.
![Martin Landau]()
Martin LandauHe was an american actor who appeared in more than 500 episodes of tv and is also a well-known figure in movies.
![Audie Murphy]()
Audie MurphyAmerican actor and soldier, murphy was the most decorated soldier of ww ii.
![Anne Murray]()
Anne MurrayCanadian-american country and contemporary pop singer, who has won numerous awards.
![Dreama Walker]()
Dreama WalkerAmerican actress.
June 20, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 54 years 10 months old,
or 658 months and 5 days old,
or 2861 weeks and 6 days old,
or 20033 days old,
if you were born on June 20, 1969.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 20, 1969?
There are 56 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 20, 1969?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 20, 1969.
June 20, 1969: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 20, 1969:
- Bishnu Prasad Rabha
Indian artist, painter, actor, dancer, writer, music composer and politician (b. 1909).
- Rudolf Schwarzkogler
- Mohammed Siddiq al-Minshawi
What famous deaths happened on June 20th?
Famous deaths on June 20th:
![Ina Balin]()
Ina BalinAmerican actress known for her roles in films like 'From the Terrace' and 'The Comancheros.
![Estelle Winwood]()
Estelle WinwoodActress (miracle on 34th street), is killed at 99.
- Xylan Nova
Physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.
- Undray Smith
Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences.
- Clee Harper
Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms and inspired change.
- Adaja Smith
Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire generations.
- Charmeka Johnson
Bestselling author known for her impactful literary works.
- Muriah Khan
Influential playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.
- Ceria Malam
Captured stunning black and white images of urban landscapes.
- Jimel Johnson
Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire generations.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on June 20th
June 20, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 20, 1969:
- American Radio Relay League ? Bring your Handy-Talky to Work Day
- West Virginia ? West Virginia Day.
- Flag Day in Argentina (1938).
- UNHCR - World Refugee Day.
- Ancient Latvia ? Zalu Diena.
- Roman Empire ? Festival in honor of Summanus.
- Day of The Royal Victorian Order.
Observances on June 20, 1969:
- World Refugee Day
June 20, 1969: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 20, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 16th and June 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 20, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 20, 1969 was Get Back by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.
June 20, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 20, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 16th and June 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Beatles - Get Back
- Henry Mancini, His Orchestra And Chorus - Love Theme From Romeo & Juliet
- Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon Rising
- Elvis Presley - In The Ghetto
- Marvin Gaye - Too Busy Thinking About My Baby
June 20, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 20, 1969 was The Ballad Of John And Yoko by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.
June 20, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 20, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 16th and June 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Beatles - The Ballad Of John And Yoko
- Tommy Roe - Dizzy
- The Edwin Hawkins Singers - Oh Happy Day
- Booker T & The MGs - Time Is Tight
- Beatles With Billy Preston - Get Back
June 20, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 20, 1969 was Too Busy Thinking About My Baby by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.
June 20, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on June 20, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 16th and June 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Marvin Gaye - Too Busy Thinking About My Baby
- The Temptations - Don't Let The Joneses Get You Down
- The Emotions - So I Can Love You
- Edwin Hawkins - Oh Happy Day
- The Friends Of Distinction - Grazing In The Grass
June 20, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 20, 1969 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
My Side of the Mountain
Release year: 1969
Directed by: James B. Clark
Starring: Ted Eccles, Theodore Bikel, Tudi Wiggins, Paul Hébert
Le Gai Savoir
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Jean-Luc Godard
Starring: Juliet Berto, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Jean-Luc Godard
The Chairman
Release year: 1969
Directed by: J. Lee Thompson
Starring: Gregory Peck, Anne Heywood, Arthur Hill, Alan Dobie
Land Raiders
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Nathan Juran
Starring: Telly Savalas, George Maharis, Arlene Dahl, Janet Landgard
Chastity
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Alessio de Paola
Starring: Cher, Barbara London, Steve Whittaker, Tom Nolan
June 20, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 20, 1969 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
The Liberace Show
Release year: 1969
Starring: Liberace, George Liberace
Country: United States of America
Dororo
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Akihiko Shiota
June 20, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 20, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Joys Of Yiddish
By: Leo Rosten
Are you able to tell when to cry Mazel Tov and when to avoid it like a plague? Oy! Oy! is not a word. It's a vocabulary.
The Vines Of Yarrabee
By: Dorothy Eden
For four consecutive months, Dorothy Eden's romantic story about Australia colonization has been a New York Times bestseller. It tells the amazing story of a man and woman who carve.
Miss Craig'S 21-Day Shape-Up Program For Men And Women
By: Marjorie Craig
It looks like it has never been used. It has no dustcover, but the hardboards and pages remain in excellent condition.
The Vatican Empire
By: Nino Lo Bello
The complete, vivid story of the oldest and largest corporation in the world.
Between Parent & Teenager
By: Haim G. Ginott
To have a peaceful and meaningful relationship between parent and teen, you must let go. As parents, we need to be there for our children. Teenagers do not need us.
June 20, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on June 20, 1969 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Space Travel
Who was the US President on June 20, 1969?
On June 20, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 20, 1969?
On June 20, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on June 20, 1969?
On June 20, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about June 20th?
June 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of June. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on June 20th, such as:
- 2019 - After it was allegedly violating iranian airspace, the islamic revolutionary guard corps shot down an american rq-4 global hawk spy plane.
- 2018 - Sinking of the mv sinar bangun. the ferry, designed to carry 43 passengers, sinks at tigaras, lake toba in north sumatra. 192 people are reported missing.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war, military intervention against isil: after russia threatened that any u.s.-led coalition aircraft flying west of euphrates would be considered a target, the royal australian air force (raaf), suspends combat operations against isil in syria. (the guardian). a u.s. f-15 destroys an iranian shahed 129 drone close to the jordan-syria border, where u.s. ground troops are based.
What happened in 1969?
1969 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Johnny Cash Show, debuts on ABC-TV
- 101st Belmont: Braulio Baeza aboard Arts and Letters wins in 2:28.8
- Tommy James and Shondells release Crystal Blue Persuasion
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What was the calendar for June 1969?
June 1969 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
