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April 23, 1969 was the 113th day of the year 1969, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is April 23, 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 April 23, 1969, who was born and died on April 23, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 23, 1969, which were the most popular songs (ex. Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) by The 5th Dimension), movies (e.g. Pippi Longstocking, directed by Olle Hellbom), TV series (e.g. Dororo) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 23rd, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 23, 1969?
- April 23, 1969: What happened on that day?
- April 23, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 23, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 23, 1969?
- April 23, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 23, 1969: What famous people died on that day?
- April 23, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 23, 1969: Number 1 song on that day
- April 23, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 23, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 23, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 23, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 23, 1969?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 1969?
- Who was the Pope on April 23, 1969?
What day of the week was April 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: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 23, 1969:
- Abc masters bowling tournament won by jim chestney.
- Sirhan sirhan sentenced to death for killing us senator robert kennedy.
April 23, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 23rd, 1969 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 23, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 23, 1969 was First Quarter.
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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Who was born on April 23, 1969?
Famous people born on April 23, 1969:
- Lynix Linus
Lynix Linus is a Swedish computer scientist who is the creator of the Linux kernel.
- Yelena Shushunova
Russian gymnast.
- Martín López-Zubero
American-spanish swimmer and coach.
- Byron Thames
American actor.
- Arthur Phillips
American author.
- Richard Wolstencroft
Australian producer and director.
- Fabrice Soulier
- Renata Mauer
- Pierrick Pédron
- Elena Šušunova
- Yudi Abreu
- Manoj Bajpayee
- Giorgio Bresciani
- Brian Connor
- Nello Dipasquale
Whose famous birthday is on April 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 23rd:
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Shirley TempleShirley temple was a famous child actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'bright eyes' and 'the little princess'.
![John Cena]()
John CenaWwe signed cena, an american professional wrestler, rapper, and actor.
![Dev Patel]()
Dev PatelDev Patel is an actor known for his roles in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Lion.
![Silvana Mangano]()
Silvana ManganoItalian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.
![Michael Moore]()
Michael MooreMoore, an american filmmaker and provocateur, first came to the public's attention in 1989 with "roger and me", his first documentary about...
![Jaime King]()
Jaime KingAmerican actress and model.
![Taio Cruz]()
Taio CruzTaio cruz is a british pop singer known for hits like 'break your heart' and 'dynamite'.
![Valerie Bertinelli]()
Valerie BertinelliValerie bertinelli is an american tv actress known for her role as barbara cooper royer on the sitcom 'one day at a time' and for her...
![Roy Orbison]()
Roy OrbisonAmerican singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.
![George Lopez]()
George LopezMexican-american actor, comedian, and ex-disc jockey on mega 92.
April 23, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 55 years and 2 days old,
or 660 months and 2 days old,
or 2870 weeks and 1 day old,
or 20091 days old,
if you were born on April 23, 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 April 23, 1969?
There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 23rd 2025.
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.
April 23, 1969: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 23, 1969:
- Krzystzof Komeda
Composer dies at 37.
- Camillo Mastrocinque
- Zheng Junli
What famous deaths happened on April 23rd?
Famous deaths on April 23rd:
![Paulette Goddard]()
Paulette GoddardPaulette Goddard was an actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Modern Times' and 'The Great Dictator'.
![Satyajit Ray]()
Satyajit RayIndian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.
![Howard Cosell]()
Howard CosellAmerican sports commentator and broadcaster.
![John Mills]()
John MillsBritish actor, producer, singer, and film star.
![Buster Crabbe]()
Buster CrabbeAmerican swimmer, a gold medalist in the 400 m. freestyle in 1932.
![William Hartnell]()
William HartnellLondon, england -- actor (agitator jackpot).
![Albert Salmi]()
Albert SalmiActor (caddyshack), dies at the age of 62 after killing his terminally ill wife.
- Gera Bard
Legendary English playwright and poet, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.
- Anahla Shakespeare
Iconic English playwright and poet.
- Shaft Shakespeare
Renowned playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era.
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April 23, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 23, 1969:
- UNESCO International Day of the Book in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
- Turkey - National Sovereignty and Children's Day (1920)
- Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2007: (the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar).
- Independence Day for the Conch Republic
- National Beer Day in Germany
- Feast Day of Saint George: Patron saint and National Day of England
- Patron saint of the Spanish region of Arag=n
- Celebrated as St. Jordi's Day in Catalonia, presents of books and roses. See above.
- Catalonia - Lover's Day. Men receive a book as a gift from their romantic interest, while women receive roses. The book is in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
- Jurgi festival, in ancient Latvia
Observances on April 23, 1969:
- World Book and Copyright Day [UNESCO]
- English Language Day
- Spanish Language Day
Saints celebrated on April 23, 1969:
- Saint Gerard (d.1138)
- Saint Adalbert of Prague
April 23, 1969: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 23, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 21st and April 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
April 23, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 23, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The 5th Dimension - Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)
- Blood, Sweat & Tears - You've Made Me So Very Happy
- The Isley Brothers - It's Your Thing
- The Cowsills - Hair
- 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.
April 23, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 23, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Desmond Dekker & The Aces - The Israelites
- Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
- Mary Hopkin - Goodbye
- Dean Martin - Gentle On My Mind
- 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 R&B music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.
April 23, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 23, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Isley Brothers - It's Your Thing
- Jerry Butler - Only The Strong Survive
- Joe Simon - The Chokin' Kind
- The Temptations - Run Away Child, Running Wild
- Tyrone Davis - Is It Something You've Got
April 23, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 23, 1969 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Pippi Longstocking
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Olle Hellbom
Starring: Inger Nilsson, Maria Persson, Pär Sundberg, Margot Trooger
Country: United States of America
Hell Commandos
Release year: 1969
Directed by: José Luis Merino
Starring: Guy Madison, Raffaella Carrà, Stelvio Rosi, Manuel Zarzo
Where It's At
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Garson Kanin
Starring: David Janssen, Rosemary Forsyth, Robert Drivas, Brenda Vaccaro
Guns of the Magnificent Seven
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Paul Wendkos
Starring: George Kennedy, James Whitmore, Monte Markham, Reni Santoni
The Mad Room
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Bernard Girard
Starring: Stella Stevens, Shelley Winters, Skip Ward, Carol Cole
April 23, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 23, 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:
Dororo
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Akihiko Shiota
Two in Clover
Release year: 1969
April 23, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 23, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Sunday The Rabbi Stayed Home
By: Harry Kemelman
Rabbi Small faces infighting, backstabbing and a murder as Passover approaches. This New York Times Bestseller is compiled by Rabbi David Small. As Rabbi Small's five-year contract at Barnard's Crossing synagogue ends,
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 Salzburg Connection
By: Helen MacInnes
He requested the dispatch of two operatives with proper training to Salzburg. Extreme measures may be necessary. In 1945, their thousand-year-old empire was falling around them, and the Allies on the heels. The Nazis hidden a sealed chest in dark …
The Trouble With Lawyers
By: Murray Teigh Bloom
This vital book, which is in the tradition of Silent Spring and The American Way of Death, The Case Against Congress and Unsafe ant any Speed, confronts a serious threat to the lives of the citizens of the United States.
The Age Of Discontinuity
By: Peter Drucker
The last decades of the 20th century were characterized by a period of discontinuity and disruption in which the structure, meaning, and purpose of economy, society, and polity have been radically altered.
April 23, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 23, 1969 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Space Travel
Who was the US President on April 23, 1969?
On April 23, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 1969?
On April 23, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 23, 1969?
On April 23, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about April 23rd?
April 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of April. 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 April 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 easter bombings in sri lanka: isil claims responsibility. the bombings took place in sri lanka on sunday, easter sunday. (new york times). investigators from sri lanka believe the bombings were revenge against attacks on new zealand mosques in february.
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: 2 more palestinian protestors aged 18 and 20 die after being wounded in clashes at israel-gazan. both were killed by israeli troops.
- 2017 - War in donbass - a u.s. participant to the osce monitoring mission is killed, and two other people are injured when their vehicle crosses a landmine near luhansk.
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 April 1969?
April 1969 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
