What happened on Friday June 20, 1969?

Here's what happened on June 20, 1969:

• Cuyahoga River Fire Sparks Environmental Reform The Cuyahoga River fire in Cleveland, Ohio, became a pivotal moment in environmental activism, directly contributing to the creation of the Clean Water Act, Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, and the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
• Georges Pompidou Becomes President of France Georges Pompidou was sworn in as the President of France, marking a significant transition in French political leadership following Charles de Gaulle's resignation.
• Jacques Chaban-Delmas Appointed Prime Minister Jacques Chaban-Delmas was appointed as the Prime Minister of France, serving under President Georges Pompidou and playing a key role in the country's governance during a period of political transformation.
• Rhodesian Race Separation Agreement White Rhodesia formally agreed to institutionalize racial segregation, reflecting the deeply entrenched apartheid policies of the time.
• Rhodesian Constitutional Referendum A constitutional referendum in Rhodesia was approved by 72% of voters, paving the way for the country to declare itself a republic and further entrench white minority rule.
• Newport '69 Music Festival The Newport '69 music festival drew 150,000 attendees, with Jimi Hendrix receiving a substantial performance fee of $120,000, highlighting the growing commercial power of rock music.
• Judy Garland's Tragic Death Legendary actress and singer Judy Garland died of a drug overdose in her London home, marking a tragic end to the life of a Hollywood icon who had struggled with substance abuse.

Events in 1969

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

Magazines from Jun. 20, 1969

Newspapers from Jun. 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 in June 1969 calendar

Famous people born on June 20, 1969:

• Malivai Washington

  Professional tennis player known for his successful career in the 1990s, reaching the Wimbledon final in 1996 and representing the United...

• Paulo Bento

  Renowned Portuguese football manager and former player, known for coaching national teams and prominent football clubs.

• Giovanni Lombardi
• Paulo Jorge Gomes Bento
• Alexander Schallenberg

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on June 20th

Famous people died on June 20, 1969:

• Bishnu Prasad Rabha

  Indian artist, painter, actor, dancer, writer, music composer and politician (b. 1909).

• Mohammed Siddiq al-Minshawi

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on June 20th

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.

1. The Beatles - Get Back
2. Henry Mancini, His Orchestra And Chorus - Love Theme From Romeo & Juliet
3. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon Rising
4. Elvis Presley - In The Ghetto
5. 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.

1. The Beatles - The Ballad Of John And Yoko
2. Tommy Roe - Dizzy
3. The Edwin Hawkins Singers - Oh Happy Day
4. Booker T & The MGs - Time Is Tight
5. 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 music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

1. Marvin Gaye - Too Busy Thinking About My Baby
2. The Temptations - Don't Let The Joneses Get You Down
3. The Emotions - So I Can Love You
4. Edwin Hawkins - Oh Happy Day
5. The Friends Of Distinction - Grazing In The Grass

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 20th is Gemini.

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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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Moon phase

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

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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Your place in the Universe on June 20, 1969

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Someone born on June 20, 1969 is:

55 years 10 months old,

or 670 months and 3 days old,

or 2913 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20396 days old,

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

There are 58 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 20th 2025.

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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.

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