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May 23, 1969 was the 143rd day of the year 1969, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.
Is May 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 May 23, 1969, who was born and died on May 23, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 1969, which were the most popular songs (ex. Get Back by The Beatles), movies (e.g. The Italian Job, directed by Peter Collinson), TV series (e.g. The Liberace Show) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 23rd, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 23, 1969?
- May 23, 1969: What happened on that day?
- May 23, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 23, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 23, 1969?
- May 23, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 23, 1969: What famous people died on that day?
- May 23, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 23, 1969: Number 1 song on that day
- May 23, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 23, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 23, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 23, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 23, 1969?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1969?
- Who was the Pope on May 23, 1969?
What day of the week was May 23, 1969?
May 23, 1969: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 23, 1969:
- Lauwerszee dike in holland closes.
May 23, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 23, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 23rd, 1969 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 23, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 23, 1969 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 23, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 11:35 am and setting at 01:48 am.
The previous full moon was on May 02, 1969 while the next full moon would come on May 31, 1969.
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Who was born on May 23, 1969?
Famous people born on May 23, 1969:
- Hanin Zoabi
Prominent Israeli Arab politician and member of the Knesset.
- Laurent Aïello
French race car driver, best known for winning the 24 hours of le mans 1998, the british touring car championship in 1999 and the deutsche...
- Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Politician.
- Michael Joseph Kelly
Actor.
- Mindi Abair
American compoaser and saxophonist.
- Pat Hurst
San leandro (california) -- lpga golfer (1995 rolex rookie of the year).
- Pat Hurst in San Leandro
California, usa; lpga golfer (1995 rolex rookie of the year).
- Ramon Caraballo
Baseball player.
- Maurice Barthélemy
French film director and actor, born to an anthropologist.
- Arancha Gonzalez
Economist.
- Darene Thomas
- Felissa Rose
- Felice Centofanti
- Mario Panzani
- Paolo Paternoster
- Fabiola Piroddi
- Alberto Bernardinello
Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:
![Douglas Fairbanks]()
Douglas FairbanksAmerican actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.
![Joan Collins]()
Joan CollinsBritish actress and beautiful teen model.
![Drew Carey]()
Drew CareyAmerican comedian, actor, and writer.
![Rosemary Clooney]()
Rosemary ClooneyAmerican singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.
![Artie Shaw]()
Artie ShawAmerican jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).
![Tom Tykwer]()
Tom TykwerGerman filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.
![Ulla Jacobsson]()
Ulla JacobssonSwedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
![Deborah Adair]()
Deborah AdairActress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).
![Betty Garrett]()
Betty GarrettAmerican actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.
![Barbara Barrie]()
Barbara BarrieAmerican actor and author.
May 23, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 54 years 11 months old,
or 659 months and 2 days old,
or 2865 weeks and 6 days old,
or 20061 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 23, 1969?
There are 28 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1969?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 23, 1969.
May 23, 1969: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 23, 1969:
- Peter Alma
Artist/painter, who dies at the age of 83.
- Diane Aubrey
Actress (haunted stranggler), suffers a heart attack at 79.
- Giuseppe Fioranti
- Jimmy McHugh
- Jack Weinstock
- Frank Gray
- Lejaren à Hiller
What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?
Famous deaths on May 23rd:
![Roger Moore]()
Roger MooreBritish actor.
![Sterling Hayden]()
Sterling HaydenAmerican actor and author.
![Anne Meara]()
Anne MearaAmerican actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).
![Patrick Cargill]()
Patrick CargillActor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.
![George Jessel]()
George JesselAmerican actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).
![Moms Mabley]()
Moms MableyAmerican comedian and actor (b. 1894).
![Dorothy Hyson]()
Dorothy HysonActress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.
![Nydia Westman]()
Nydia WestmanActress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.
- John D. Rockefeller
American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.
- Kawena Pukui
Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...
May 23, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 23, 1969:
- World Turtle Day
- Discordianism: Day of Disunity
- Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb
Observances on May 23, 1969:
- International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
Saints celebrated on May 23, 1969:
- Saint Desiderius
- Saint Guibert of Gemblours
- Saint Montana
May 23, 1969: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 23, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 19th and May 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 23, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1969 was Get Back by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.
May 23, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 23, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Beatles - Get Back
- The 5th Dimension - Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)
- Mercy - Love (Can Make You Happy)
- The Cowsills - Hair
- The Edwin Hawkins Singers - Oh Happy Day
May 23, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 1969 was Get Back by Beatles With Billy Preston, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.
May 23, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 23, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Beatles With Billy Preston - Get Back
- Herman's Hermits - My Sentimental Friend
- Mary Hopkin - Goodbye
- Fleetwood Mac - Man Of The World
- Clodagh Rodgers - Come Back And Shake Me
May 23, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 1969 was The Chokin' Kind by Joe Simon, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.
May 23, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 23, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Joe Simon - The Chokin' Kind
- The Isley Brothers - It's Your Thing
- James Brown - I Don't Want Nobody To Give Me Nothing (Open Up The Door, I'
- Marvin Gaye - Too Busy Thinking About My Baby
- Aretha Franklin - I Can't See Myself Leaving You
May 23, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 23, 1969 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Italian Job
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Peter Collinson
Starring: Michael Caine, Noël Coward, Benny Hill, Raf Vallone
Country: United States of America
Satan's Sadists
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Al Adamson
Starring: Russ Tamblyn, Scott Brady, John 'Bud' Cardos, Robert Dix
Midnight Cowboy
Release year: 1969
Directed by: John Schlesinger
Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Jon Voight, Sylvia Miles, John McGiver
Country: United States of America
The Trouble with Girls
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Peter Tewksbury
Starring: Elvis Presley, Marlyn Mason, Nicole Jaffe, Sheree North
Country: United States of America
Popi
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Arthur Hiller
Starring: Alan Arkin, Rita Moreno, Reuben Figueroa, Miguel Alejandro
May 23, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
The Liberace Show
Release year: 1969
Starring: Liberace, George Liberace
Country: United States of America
Dororo
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Akihiko Shiota
The Johnny Cash Show
Release year: 1969
Starring: Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, The Statler Brothers, The Tennessee Three
Country: United States of America
May 23, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 23, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Vines Of Yarrabee
By: Dorothy Eden
For four consecutive months, Dorothy Eden's romantic story about Australia colonization has been a New York Times bestseller. It tells the amazing story of a man and woman who carve.
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 Arms Of Krupp
By: William Manchester
From the middle of World War II to the end, the Krupp family was the most prominent German arms manufacturer. They produced artillery pieces as well as submarines that set the benchmark for effectiveness.
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 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.
May 23, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 23, 1969 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Space Travel
Who was the US President on May 23, 1969?
On May 23, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1969?
On May 23, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 23, 1969?
On May 23, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 23rd?
May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of May. 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 May 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
- 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
- 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),
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 May 1969?
May 1969 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
