Thursday April 24, 1969: on this day

April 24, 1969 was the 114th day of the year 1969, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is April 24, 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 24, 1969, who was born and died on April 24, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 24, 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 24th, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 24, 1969?


April 24, 1969 was a Thursday and it was the 114th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 24, 1969 can also be written as 4/24/1969 in the US and as 24/4/1969 in UK and Europe.

April 24, 1969 in April 1969 calendar

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April 24, 1969: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 24, 1969:

  • Gen lin piao succeeds mao, is seriously wounded
  • Lebanese army in battle with palestinians.
  • Paul mccartney says there is no truth to the rumours he is dead.
  • American b-52 bombers drop 3,000-ton bombs at cambodian boundary.
  • Recently formed british leyland launches their first new model, the austin maxi in portugal .

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April 24, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th 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 24, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Rooster personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on April 24th, 1969 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 24, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 24, 1969 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 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 24, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 10:39 am and setting at 01:57 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 24, 1969?


Famous people born on April 24, 1969:

  • Melinda Clarke
    Melinda Clarke

    Melinda clarke is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as the o.c.

  • Viveca Paulin
    Viveca Paulin

    Swedish-american actress.

  • Rory McCann

    Scottish actor.

  • Eilidh Whiteford

    Scottish politician and academic.

  • Elias Atmatsidis

    Greek footballer.

  • Arthur Phillips

    Novelist.

  • Ludovic Berthillot
  • Adrienne Shuler
  • Sudirman
  • Mirko Tomassoni
  • Gaia Tortora
  • Miguel Vences
  • Pablo Alfaro
  • Gatis Ērglis
  • Andrea Chiuchich
  • Bruce Anstey

Whose famous birthday is on April 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 24th:

  • Shirley MacLaine
    Shirley MacLaine

    American actress, writer, and dancer.

  • Kelly Clarkson
    Kelly Clarkson

    Kelly clarkson is an american singer known for winning the first season of american idol and for hits like 'since u been gone' and 'stronger...

  • Aidan Gillen
    Aidan Gillen

    Aidan gillen is an irish actor known for his roles in popular tv series such as game of thrones and the wire.

  • Barbra Streisand
    Barbra Streisand

    American actress and singer, who rose steadily from 1961 to do tv, records, broadway and magazine covers.

  • Djimon Hounsou
    Djimon Hounsou

    Djimon hounsou is a well-known movie actor, recognized for his roles in films such as 'gladiator' and 'blood diamond'.

  • Jill Ireland
    Jill Ireland

    British actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.

  • Stacy Haiduk
    Stacy Haiduk

    American actress.

  • Alejandro Fernández
    Alejandro Fernández

    Mexican singer.

  • Derek Luke
    Derek Luke

    American actor.

  • Sue Grafton
    Sue Grafton

    American mystery novelist, screenplay writer and tv producer.

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April 24, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 54 years 11 months old,

or 659 months and 25 days old,

or 2869 weeks

or 20083 days old,

if you were born on April 24, 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 24, 1969?

There are 6 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 24, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 24, 1969.

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April 24, 1969: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 24, 1969:

  • Ernest Blenkinsop
  • Joseph Kasa-Vubu

What famous deaths happened on April 24th?

Famous deaths on April 24th:

  • Louise Dresser
    Louise Dresser

    Actress (state fair ship comes in mammy), is killed at 86.

  • John Carroll
    John Carroll

    Georgetown university was founded by an ex-jesuit archbishop and american archbishop (d. 1815).

  • Pat Paulsen
    Pat Paulsen

    At 69, comedian (smothers brothers show) dies.

  • Bud Abbott
    Bud Abbott

    Comedy comedian abbott and costello, dies at the age of 78.

  • Wallis Simpson

    American socialite and jet-set woman from 1931.

  • Eliazer Weizman

    First President of Israel.

  • Daniel Defoe

    Daniel Defoe was an English writer, journalist, and pamphleteer, who is widely regarded as the founder of the English novel.

  • Savien Defoe

    An English writer known for his novel Robinson Crusoe and his pioneering work in journalism.

  • Maxmilian Theodor Felix von Laue

    German physicist awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1914.

  • Cina Jilani

    Pakistani writer and human rights activist known for her advocacy work and literary contributions.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 24th

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April 24, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 24, 1969:

  • Genocide Remembrance Day in Armenia.
  • Republic Day in The Gambia (1970).
  • Newman's Day.
  • 24-Hour Comics Day.

Observances on April 24, 1969:

  • World Immunization Week, 24-30 April [WHO]
  • International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace

Saints celebrated on April 24, 1969:

  • Saint Alexander (died 178)
  • Saint Maria-Euphrasia Pelletier (d.1868)
  • Saint Honorius
  • Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen
  • Saint Egbert of Northumbria
  • Saint Deodatus
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April 24, 1969: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 24, 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 24, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 24, 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 24, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 24, 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:

  1. - Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)
  2. - You've Made Me So Very Happy
  3. - It's Your Thing
  4. - Hair
  5. - Only The Strong Survive

April 24, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 24, 1969 was The Israelites by Desmond Dekker & The Aces, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

April 24, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 24, 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:

  1. - The Israelites
  2. - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
  3. - Goodbye
  4. - Gentle On My Mind
  5. - Boom Bang-A-Bang

April 24, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 24, 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 24, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 24, 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:

  1. - It's Your Thing
  2. - Only The Strong Survive
  3. - The Chokin' Kind
  4. - Run Away Child, Running Wild
  5. - Is It Something You've Got

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April 24, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 24, 1969 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Pippi Longstocking

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

Hell Commandos

Release year: 1969

Directed by: José Luis Merino

Starring: Guy Madison, Raffaella Carrà, Stelvio Rosi, Manuel Zarzo

Where It's At

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

Guns of the Magnificent Seven

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Paul Wendkos

Starring: George Kennedy, James Whitmore, Monte Markham, Reni Santoni

The Mad Room

The Mad Room

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Bernard Girard

Starring: Stella Stevens, Shelley Winters, Skip Ward, Carol Cole

April 24, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 24, 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

Dororo

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Akihiko Shiota

Two in Clover

Two in Clover

Release year: 1969

April 24, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 24, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Vines Of Yarrabee by Dorothy Eden

The Vines Of Yarrabee

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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.

Miss Craig'S 21-Day Shape-Up Program For Men And Women by Marjorie Craig

Miss Craig'S 21-Day Shape-Up Program For Men And Women

By:

It looks like it has never been used. It has no dustcover, but the hardboards and pages remain in excellent condition.

The Age Of Discontinuity by Peter Drucker

The Age Of Discontinuity

By:

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.

The Joys Of Yiddish by Leo Rosten

The Joys Of Yiddish

By:

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 Trouble With Lawyers by Murray Teigh Bloom

The Trouble With Lawyers

By:

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.

April 24, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 24, 1969 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Space Travel

Space Travel

Platform: Multics, GECOS, PDP-7

Genre: Simulation game

history

Who was the US President on April 24, 1969?

On April 24, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 24, 1969?

On April 24, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 24, 1969?

On April 24, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about April 24th?

April 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - At least 60 people have been killed by floods and mudslides that occurred in durban, south africa, and the surrounding kwazulu-natal region.
  • 2018 - Protests at the gaza border in 2018: israel defense forces arrest two terrorists who attempted to cross gaza's border into israel armed with a knife & a grenade.
  • 2017 - 2017 camp shaheen attack - the afghan minister for defense, abdullah habibi, and qadam shah shahim (the chief of staff of afghanistan's afghan national army) resigned following a taliban attack at camp shaheen, near mazar-i-sharif, that left over 140 people dead.

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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.

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Thursday April 24, 1969