What happened on Saturday April 26, 1969?

Here's what happened on April 26, 1969:

• Manchester City Wins 1969 FA Cup Manchester City secured a historic 1-0 victory against Leicester City in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium, with 100,000 spectators witnessing their triumph in English football.
• US Gold Coin Ownership Regulations Changed The United States Treasury Department removed the licensing requirement for ownership of pre-1934 gold coins, simplifying regulations for coin collectors and investors.
• "George M!" Musical Ends Broadway Run The musical "George M!" completed its successful Broadway performance at the Palace Theater in New York City, having entertained audiences for 435 performances.
• Broadway Musical "Celebration" Closes The musical "Celebration" concluded its run at the Ambassador Theater in New York City after 110 performances, marking the end of its theatrical engagement.
• Jim Godman Wins Firestone World Bowling Tournament Professional bowler Jim Godman emerged victorious in the Mercury Open at the Firestone World Bowling Tournament, showcasing his skill and precision in the sport.

Events in 1969

April 26, 1969: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 26, 1969

Newspapers from Apr. 26, 1969

April 26, 1969 was a Saturday and it was the 116th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 26, 1969 can also be written as 4/26/1969 in the US and as 26/4/1969 in UK and Europe.

April 26, 1969 in April 1969 calendar

Famous people born on April 26, 1969:

• Renee Zellweger

  Oscar-winning American actress famous for films like 'Bridget Jones's Diary', 'Chicago', and 'Cold Mountain'.

• Gina Torres

  Prominent American actress known for her roles in TV series like 'Firefly', 'Suits', and 'Angel'.

• Teresa Lewis

  American woman executed in 2010 for her role in a double murder in Virginia, becoming the first woman executed in the state in nearly a...

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on April 26th

Famous people died on April 26, 1969:

• Morihei Ueshiba

  Japanese martial artist, founded aikido (b. 1883).

• William S. Sadler

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on April 26th

April 26, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 26, 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 26, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 26, 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 26, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 26, 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 26th 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 26, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 26, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 26, 1969 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 26, 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 26, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 12:49 pm and setting at 03:46 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 26, 1969

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Someone born on April 26, 1969 is:

56 years and 18 days old,

or 672 months and 18 days old,

or 2924 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20472 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 26, 1969?

There are 347 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 26, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 26, 1969.

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