What happened on Tuesday January 28, 1969?

Here's what happened on January 28, 1969:

• Santa Barbara Oil Spill A catastrophic environmental disaster occurred when Union Oil's Platform A experienced a massive blowout, spilling between 80,000 to 100,000 barrels of crude oil into the Santa Barbara Channel and local beaches. This devastating ecological event had far-reaching consequences, directly inspiring Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson to organize the first Earth Day in 1970, marking a pivotal moment in environmental activism.
• First Female Jockey Victory Barbara Jo Rubin made history by becoming the first woman jockey to win a race in North America, breaking significant gender barriers in the traditionally male-dominated horse racing industry.
• ABA All-Star Game The Second ABA (American Basketball Association) All-Star Game took place in Louisville, with the Western Conference team defeating the Eastern Conference team 133-127 in an exciting display of basketball talent.

Events in 1969

January 28, 1969: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 28, 1969

Newspapers from Jan. 28, 1969

January 28, 1969 was a Tuesday and it was the 28th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 28, 1969 can also be written as 1/28/1969 in the US and as 28/1/1969 in UK and Europe.

January 28, 1969 in January 1969 calendar

Famous people born on January 28, 1969:

• Mo Rocca

  Mo Rocca is a prominent American media personality, comedian, and writer known for his witty commentary and diverse media appearances.

• Giorgio Lamberti

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on January 28th

Famous people died on January 28, 1969:

• Giovanni Magli

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on January 28th

January 28, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 28, 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 28, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 28, 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 28, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 28, 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 28th 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 28, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 28, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 28, 1969 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 28, 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 28, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 12:33 pm and setting at 04:43 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 28, 1969

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Someone born on January 28, 1969 is:

56 years 3 months old,

or 675 months and 16 days old,

or 2937 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20560 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 28, 1969?

There are 259 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 28, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 28, 1969.

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