What happened on Saturday July 26, 1969?

Here's what happened on July 26, 1969:

• Devastating Yangjiang Earthquake in China A catastrophic 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Yangjiang, a city in southern China, causing massive destruction. The seismic event resulted in approximately 3,000 fatalities and destroyed thousands of homes, marking one of the significant natural disasters of 1969.
• First Woman to Solo Sail Across the Pacific Sharon Sites Adams, a 39-year-old adventurer, completed a groundbreaking solo sailing journey across the Pacific Ocean, becoming the first woman to achieve this remarkable feat of maritime navigation and personal endurance.
• Young Lords Chapter Established in New York The New York Chapter of the Young Lords, a Puerto Rican activist organization focused on social justice and community empowerment, was officially founded, expanding their grassroots movement in urban communities.

Events in 1969

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

Magazines from Jul. 26, 1969

Newspapers from Jul. 26, 1969

July 26, 1969 was a Saturday and it was the 207th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 26, 1969 can also be written as 7/26/1969 in the US and as 26/7/1969 in UK and Europe.

July 26, 1969 in July 1969 calendar

Famous people born on July 26, 1969:

• Tanni Grey-Thompson

  Renowned British Paralympic athlete who became a world-leading wheelchair racer and disability advocate, winning multiple Paralympic gold...

• Hubertus Regout
• Andrej Okun'kov
• Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on July 26th

Famous people died on July 26, 1969:

• Frank Loesser

  Renowned American musical theater composer and lyricist, known for Broadway classics like 'Guys and Dolls' and 'How to Succeed in Business...

• Hermann Buchfelder
• Ezio Coppa
• Walter Reppe
• Raymond Walburn

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on July 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 26, 1969 was In The Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus) by Zager & Evans, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

1. Zager & Evans - In The Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus)
2. Tommy James and the Shondells - Crystal Blue Persuasion
3. Blood, Sweat & Tears - Spinning Wheel
4. Stevie Wonder - My Cherie Amour
5. Jr. Walker & the All Stars - What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 26, 1969 was Something In The Air by Thunderclap Newman, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

1. Thunderclap Newman - Something In The Air
2. Elvis Presley - In The Ghetto
3. The Rolling Stones - Honky Tonk Women
4. Plastic Ono Band - Give Peace A Chance
5. Amen Corner - Hello Suzie

July 26, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 26, 1969 was What Does It Take (To Win Your Love) by Jr. Walker & The All Stars, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

1. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)
2. The Winstons - Color Him Father
3. James Brown - Mother Popcorn (You Got To Have A Mother For Me) Part 1
4. The Impressions - Choice Of Colors
5. The Dells - I Can Sing A Rainbow/Love Is Blue

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 26th is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 26, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 26, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 06:42 pm and setting at 03:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 29, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Jul 29, 1969.

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Your place in the Universe on July 26, 1969

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Someone born on July 26, 1969 is:

55 years 9 months old,

or 669 months and 18 days old,

or 2911 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20381 days old,

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

There are 73 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 26th 2025.

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

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

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