What happened on Monday January 27, 1969?

Here's what happened on January 27, 1969:

• Ian Paisley Sentenced Reverend Ian Paisley, a prominent Northern Irish politician and Protestant religious leader, was sentenced to three months in jail for participating in an unlawful civil rights assembly in Armagh.
• Mass Execution in Baghdad Fourteen men, nine of them Jewish, were publicly executed in Baghdad on charges of spying for Israel, marking a significant and controversial moment in Middle Eastern political tensions during the Cold War era.
• Chuck Noll Becomes Pittsburgh Steelers Coach Chuck Noll was named head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, becoming the youngest coach in NFL history at the time, a pivotal moment that would later define the team's legendary status.
• Hetch Hetchy Moccasin Powerhouse Completed The Hetch Hetchy Moccasin Powerhouse, a significant infrastructure project in California, was completed and placed in operation with a power rating of 100,000 KVA, contributing to the region's electrical infrastructure development.
• Actress Thelma Ritter's Health Crisis Renowned actress Thelma Ritter suffered a heart attack on this date, which ultimately led to her passing on February 4th, marking the end of a distinguished career in Hollywood.
• Shane Thomson: New Zealand Cricket Player Shane Thomson, a notable New Zealand cricket off-spin all-rounder who played professionally since 1990, emerged as a significant sporting figure in the country's cricket history.

Events in 1969

January 27, 1969: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 27, 1969

Newspapers from Jan. 27, 1969

January 27, 1969 was a Monday and it was the 27th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 27, 1969 can also be written as 1/27/1969 in the US and as 27/1/1969 in UK and Europe.

January 27, 1969 in January 1969 calendar

Famous people born on January 27, 1969:

• Patton Oswalt

  Award-winning stand-up comedian, actor, and writer known for his sharp wit and roles in film and television, including 'King of Queens' and...

• Eliette Abécassis

  French philosopher and novelist who explores theological themes and Jewish orthodox community dynamics through her literary works.

• Marc Forster

  Acclaimed German-Swiss film director known for directing movies like 'Monster's Ball', 'Quantum of Solace', and 'World War Z'.

• Cornelius (musician)

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on January 27th

Famous people died on January 27, 1969:

• Charles Winninger

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on January 27th

January 27, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 27, 1969 was Crimson And Clover by Tommy James and the Shondells, according to the music chart for the week January 27th and February 2nd.

1. Tommy James and the Shondells - Crimson And Clover
2. Sly & the Family Stone - Everyday People
3. Brooklyn Bridge - Worst That Could Happen
4. The Doors - Touch Me
5. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine

January 27, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 27, 1969 was Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da by Marmalade, according to the music chart for the week January 27th and February 2nd.

1. Marmalade - Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da
2. Fleetwood Mac - Albatross
3. The Scaffold - Lily The Pink
4. The Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup
5. Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life

January 27, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 27, 1969 was Can I Change My Mind by Tyrone Davis, according to the music chart for the week January 27th and February 2nd.

1. Tyrone Davis - Can I Change My Mind
2. Diana Ross And The Supremes & The Temptations - I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
3. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
4. Young-Holt Unlimited - Soulful Strut
5. Sly & The Family Stone - Everyday People

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 27th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 27, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 27, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 27, 1969 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 27, 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 January 27, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 11:55 am and setting at 03:45 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 03, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Feb 02, 1969.

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Your place in the Universe on January 27, 1969

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Someone born on January 27, 1969 is:

56 years 2 months old,

or 674 months and 27 days old,

or 2934 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20540 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 27, 1969?

There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 27th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 27, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 27, 1969.

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