What happened on Monday September 22, 1969?

Here's what happened on September 22, 1969:

• Apollo 11 Lunar Module Lands on Moon At 20:17 UTC, the Apollo 11 Lunar Module Eagle successfully lands on the Moon's surface, marking a historic moment in human space exploration.
• Woodstock Music and Art Fair Begins The legendary Woodstock Music and Art Fair commences near White Lake, New York, becoming a defining cultural event of the late 1960s counterculture movement.
• Vietnam War Moratorium Demonstrations Widespread protests against the Vietnam War take place across the United States, reflecting growing public opposition to the conflict and increasing anti-war sentiment.
• Islamic Conference Condemns Israeli Jerusalem Claim An Islamic conference in Rabat, Morocco, convenes to condemn the Israeli claim of ownership over Jerusalem, following the al-Aqsa Mosque fire in August, highlighting ongoing Middle Eastern geopolitical tensions.
• Willie Mays Hits 600th Home Run Baseball legend Willie Mays achieves a significant milestone by hitting his 600th home run off pitcher Mike Corkins, further cementing his status as one of baseball's greatest players.
• Bobby Bonds Sets MLB Strikeout Record San Francisco Giants' outfielder Bobby Bonds sets a Major League Baseball record by striking out for the 176th time in a single season, highlighting the evolving dynamics of baseball performance.
• Music Scene Television Show Debuts ABC-TV launches 'Music Scene', a new television program likely focusing on contemporary music trends and performances of the late 1960s.

Events in 1969

September 22, 1969: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 22, 1969

Newspapers from Sep. 22, 1969

September 22, 1969 was a Monday and it was the 265th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 22, 1969 can also be written as 9/22/1969 in the US and as 22/9/1969 in UK and Europe.

September 22, 1969 in September 1969 calendar

Famous people born on September 22, 1969:

• Sue Perkins

  British comedian, broadcaster, and television presenter known for her comedy partnership with Mel Giedroyc.

• Billy Porter

  Award-winning actor, singer, and Broadway performer known for groundbreaking roles in 'Pose' and his iconic red carpet fashion.

• Anne Burrell

  Celebrity chef, television personality, and Food Network star known for her cooking shows and culinary expertise.

• Matt Sharp

  American musician known for his bass playing in alternative rock bands Weezer and The Rentals.

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on September 22nd

Famous people died on September 22, 1969:

• Adolfo López Mateos

  Adolfo López Mateos was a prominent Mexican politician who served as the 48th President of Mexico from 1958 to 1964, playing a significant...

• Bob Kelly
• Nikola Simić
• Aleksandras Stulginskis

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on September 22nd

September 22, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 22, 1969 was Sugar, Sugar by The Archies, according to the music chart for the week September 22nd and September 28th.

1. The Archies - Sugar, Sugar
2. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Green River
3. The Rolling Stones - Honky Tonk Women
4. Three Dog Night - Easy To Be Hard
5. Bobby Sherman - Little Woman

September 22, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 22, 1969 was Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival, according to the music chart for the week September 22nd and September 28th.

1. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon Rising
2. Zager & Evans - In The Year 2525
3. The Bee Gees - Don't Forget To Remember
4. Jane Birkin & Serge Gainsbourg - Je T'Aime... Moi Non Plus
5. Humble Pie - Natural Born Bugie

September 22, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 22, 1969 was Oh What A Night by The Dells, according to the music chart for the week September 22nd and September 28th.

1. The Dells - Oh What A Night
2. The Temptations - I Can't Get Next To You
3. Marvin Gaye - That's The Way Love Is
4. Aretha Franklin - Share Your Love With Me
5. Sly & The Family Stone - Hot Fun In The Summertime

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 22nd is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 22, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 22, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 22, 1969 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 22, 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 September 22, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 05:26 pm and setting at 03:53 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 27, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Sep 25, 1969.

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Your place in the Universe on September 22, 1969

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Someone born on September 22, 1969 is:

55 years 7 months old,

or 667 months and 1 day old,

or 2900 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20302 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 22, 1969?

There are 152 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 22, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 22, 1969.

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