What happened on Wednesday April 23, 1969?

Here's what happened on April 23, 1969:

• Sirhan Sirhan Sentenced for Robert Kennedy's Assassination Sirhan Sirhan was sentenced to death for the assassination of US Senator Robert F. Kennedy, a pivotal moment in American political history marking the consequences of political violence.
• Unionist Party Supports British Troop Deployment in Northern Ireland The Unionist Parliamentary Party in Northern Ireland voted to support the British government's decision to deploy troops, reflecting the complex political tensions during the period of The Troubles.
• Massive Flooding in Shantung Province, China A significant natural disaster occurred in Shantung Province, with over 1,000 square miles submerged in floodwaters, causing potential widespread environmental and human impact.
• Jerry West's Remarkable Basketball Performance Los Angeles Lakers' star Jerry West demonstrated exceptional scoring prowess by recording 53 points in a game, highlighting his extraordinary basketball skills.
• Cricket Player Nadeem Shahid Profile Nadeem Shahid, a notable cricket player, was recognized on this date.
• Jim Chestney Wins ABC Masters Bowling Tournament Jim Chestney emerged victorious in the ABC Masters Bowling Tournament, showcasing his professional bowling expertise.

Events in 1969

April 23, 1969: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 23, 1969

Newspapers from Apr. 23, 1969

April 23, 1969 was a Wednesday and it was the 113th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 23, 1969 can also be written as 4/23/1969 in the US and as 23/4/1969 in UK and Europe.

April 23, 1969 in April 1969 calendar

Famous people born on April 23, 1969:

• Yelena Shushunova

  Renowned Soviet gymnast who was an Olympic gold medalist and world champion during the 1980s, known for her exceptional skills and artistic...

• Fabrice Soulier
• Manoj Bajpayee

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on April 23rd

Famous people died on April 23, 1969:

• Krzysztof Komeda
• Camillo Mastrocinque
• Zheng Junli

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on April 23rd

April 23, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 23, 1969 was Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) by The 5th Dimension, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

1. The 5th Dimension - Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)
2. Blood, Sweat & Tears - You've Made Me So Very Happy
3. The Isley Brothers - It's Your Thing
4. The Cowsills - Hair
5. Jerry Butler - Only The Strong Survive

April 23, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 23, 1969 was The Israelites by Desmond Dekker & The Aces, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

1. Desmond Dekker & The Aces - The Israelites
2. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
3. Mary Hopkin - Goodbye
4. Dean Martin - Gentle On My Mind
5. Lulu - Boom Bang-A-Bang

April 23, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 23, 1969 was It's Your Thing by The Isley Brothers, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

1. The Isley Brothers - It's Your Thing
2. Jerry Butler - Only The Strong Survive
3. Joe Simon - The Chokin' Kind
4. The Temptations - Run Away Child, Running Wild
5. Tyrone Davis - Is It Something You've Got

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 23, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 23, 1969 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 April 23, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 09:36 am and setting at 01:25 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 02, 1969 while the next full moon would come on May 02, 1969.

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Your place in the Universe on April 23, 1969

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Someone born on April 23, 1969 is:

56 years and 21 days old,

or 672 months and 21 days old,

or 2925 weeks

or 20475 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 23, 1969?

There are 344 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 23rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 23, 1969.

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