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October 21, 1969 was the 294th day of the year 1969, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is October 21, 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 October 21, 1969, who was born and died on October 21, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 21, 1969, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Can't Get Next To You by The Temptations), movies (e.g. The Secret of Santa Vittoria, directed by Stanley Kramer), TV series (e.g. Monty Python'S Flying Circus) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 21st, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 21, 1969?
- October 21, 1969: What happened on that day?
- October 21, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 21, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 21, 1969?
- October 21, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 21, 1969: What famous people died on that day?
- October 21, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 21, 1969: Number 1 song on that day
- October 21, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 21, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 21, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 21, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 21, 1969?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 21, 1969?
- Who was the Pope on October 21, 1969?
What day of the week was October 21, 1969?
October 21, 1969 was a Tuesday and it was the 294th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 21, 1969 can also be written as 10/21/1969 in the US and as 21/10/1969 in UK and Europe.
October 21, 1969: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 21, 1969:
- Bloodless coup in somalia (national day)
- Maj general mohamed siad barre becomes president of somali
- Willy burns elected chancellor of west germany
- A coup d'etat in somalia brings siad barre to power.
October 21, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 21st is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 21, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 21, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 21st, 1969 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 21, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 21, 1969 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 21, 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 October 21, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 04:21 pm and setting at 04:06 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 25, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Oct 25, 1969.
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Who was born on October 21, 1969?
Famous people born on October 21, 1969:
- Mo Lewis
American football player.
- Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo
Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo is a prominent epidemiologist focusing on public health and preventive medicine.
- Michael Hancock
Australian rugby league footballer.
- Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
Crown prince of bahrain.
- Tracy Yarbrough
Miss idaho usa (1996).
- Karine Quentrec
French tennis player who was a professional from the late 1980s until 1996.
- John McMullen
Santa rosa, california -- canadian tour golfer (1992 ncaa-15th).
- Max (radio host)
- Guido Streichsbier
- Roberto Breda
- Dariusz Adamczuk
- Ugo Barbàra
- Shane Barr
- Daniel Goethals
- Jakob Kjeldbjerg
- Apostolos Mantzios
- David Phelps
- Lucio Cecchinello
Whose famous birthday is on October 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 21st:
![Louis Koo]()
Louis KooLouis koo is a hong kong actor and singer known for his roles in popular action films and tv dramas.
![Ken Watanabe]()
Ken WatanabeKen watanabe is a japanese actor known for his roles in films such as the last samurai and inception.
![Carrie Fisher]()
Carrie FisherAmerican actress, author and playwright, debbie reynolds is the daughter of eddie fisher and debbie reynolds, who are also noted family...
![Patti Davis]()
Patti DavisAmerican writer, nancy davis, is the daughter of ronald reagan.
![Aaron Tveit]()
Aaron TveitStage actor.
![Charlotte Sullivan]()
Charlotte SullivanCanadian actress.
![Glen Powell]()
Glen PowellGlen powell is a tv actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as 'scream queens' and 'everybody wants some!!'.
![Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman]()
Jeffrey Bowyer-ChapmanJeffrey bowyer-chapman is a canadian actor known for his role in the television series 'unreal'.
![Matt Dallas]()
Matt DallasMatt dallas is an american actor known for his role as kyle in the tv series kyle xy.
![Blanca Suárez]()
Blanca SuárezSpanish actress known for her roles in TV series and films.
October 21, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 54 years 5 months old,
or 653 months and 29 days old,
or 2843 weeks and 3 days old,
or 19904 days old,
if you were born on October 21, 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 October 21, 1969?
There are 185 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 21, 1969?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 21, 1969.
October 21, 1969: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 21, 1969:
- Jaking Kerouac
Jack Kerouac was an American novelist and poet, best known for his novel On the Road.
- Jhace Kerouac
Jhace Kerouac was a key figure in the Beat Generation, known for his spontaneous, stream-of-consciousness writing style in novels like 'On...
- Wacław Sierpiński
Polish mathematician and academic (b. 1882).
What famous deaths happened on October 21st?
Famous deaths on October 21st:
![Maxene Andrews]()
Maxene AndrewsAmerican soprano singer and middle child of three siblings, the andrews sisters.
![Marty Ingels]()
Marty IngelsAmerican actor and comedian (d. 2015).
![Marie McDonald]()
Marie McDonaldSinger/actress (promises promises) dies from overdose at 42.
- Jash Chopra
Legendary filmmaker known for romantic movies.
- Paisly Fitzgerald
Paisly Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer who was a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance literary movement.
- Benjerman Bradlee
Former executive editor of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.
- Jarl Hjalmarson
Swedish politician known for his contributions to the Moderate Party.
- Pietra Aretino
Pietra Aretino was an Italian Renaissance poet and playwright known for his satirical and controversial writings.
- Jim Burman
Renowned racing driver known for his success in the early 20th century.
- Everett Rogers
American sociologist who is best known for his work on the diffusion of innovations.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 21st
October 21, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 21, 1969:
- R.C. saints - Saint Ursula and her 11 (or 11000) virgins; Saint Hilarion
- Republic of China - Overseas Chinese Day
- French Republican Calendar - Tonneau (Barrel) Day, thirtieth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- In the comic novel Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, the Earth was born on this day in 4004 BC, within a quarter of an hour of 9 in the morning. This was supposedly because God liked to get things over with early.
- Trafalgar Day ? celebrated throughout much of the British Empire in the 19th and early 20th Century.
- Also see October 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- International Day of the Nacho ? celebrated in the United States and Mexico since the early 1990s.
- Diwali in India (2006)
October 21, 1969: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 21, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 20th and October 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 21, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 21, 1969 was I Can't Get Next To You by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.
October 21, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 21, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 20th and October 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Temptations - I Can't Get Next To You
- Sly & the Family Stone - Hot Fun In The Summertime
- The Archies - Sugar, Sugar
- Oliver - Jean
- Elvis Presley - Suspicious Minds
October 21, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 21, 1969 was I'll Never Fall In Love Again by Bobbie Gentry, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.
October 21, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 21, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 20th and October 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bobbie Gentry - I'll Never Fall In Love Again
- Jane Birkin & Serge Gainsbourg - Je T'Aime... Moi Non Plus
- Lou Christie - I'm Gonna Make You Mine
- Archies - Sugar Sugar
- Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon Rising
October 21, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 21, 1969 was I Can't Get Next To You by The Temptations, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.
October 21, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 21, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 20th and October 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Temptations - I Can't Get Next To You
- Marvin Gaye - That's The Way Love Is
- Sly & The Family Stone - Hot Fun In The Summertime
- Jerry Butler - What's The Use Of Breaking Up
- Garland Green - Jealous Kind Of Fella
October 21, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 21, 1969 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Secret of Santa Vittoria
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Stanley Kramer
Starring: Anthony Quinn, Anna Magnani, Virna Lisi, Hardy Krüger
Pippi Goes on Board
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Olle Hellbom
Starring: Inger Nilsson, Maria Persson, Pär Sundberg, Margot Trooger
Downhill Racer
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Michael Ritchie
Starring: Robert Redford, Gene Hackman, Camilla Sparv, Karl Michael Vogler
Moon Zero Two
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Roy Ward Baker
Starring: James Olson, Catherine Schell, Warren Mitchell, Adrienne Corri
Paint Your Wagon
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Joshua Logan
Starring: Lee Marvin, Clint Eastwood, Jean Seberg, Harve Presnell
Country: United States of America
October 21, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 21, 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:
Monty Python's Flying Circus
Release year: 1969
Written by: Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, John Cleese
Starring: Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Here Comes the Grump
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Grant Simmons
Night Gallery
Release year: 1969
Country: United States of America
October 21, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 21, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Love Machine
By: Jacqueline Susann
This novel is set in a time where steak, vodka, and Benzedrine were staples of a healthy diet. Robin Stone is the "love machine", a TV-network king around whom women flock.
The Kingdom And The Power
By: Gay Talese
The classic inside story from The New York Times, one of the most respected and powerful American newspapers.
The Making Of The President 1968
By: Theodore H. White
White combines a novelist's flair for dramatization with a historian's sense to significance with a synthesizing ability that grabs the reader by his lapels."
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.
The Andromeda Strain
By: Michael Crichton
The United States government has been warned by some of the most respected biophysicists in America: Current sterilization procedures for returning space probes could not guarantee an uncontaminated re-entry.
October 21, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 21, 1969 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Space Travel
Who was the US President on October 21, 1969?
On October 21, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 21, 1969?
On October 21, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 21, 1969?
On October 21, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 21st?
October 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of October. 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 October 21st, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 yilan train crash: a train in yilan county, taiwan derails and leaves at least 18 people dead and 187 injured.
- 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings. somalia's worst terror attack has now claimed 358 lives, making it the fifth most deadly terror attack in history.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: isil militants attack government buildings, police stations and a power plant in kirkuk, iraqi kurdistan. hundreds of people are killed.
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 October 1969?
October 1969 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
