What happened on Saturday June 28, 1969?

Here's what happened on June 28, 1969:

• Stonewall riots begin in New York City, marking the start of the Gay Rights Movement.
• The Stonewall riots in New York City mark the start of the modern gay rights movement in the U.S.
• Stonewall Uprising: Birth of Modern LGBTQ+ Rights Movement On June 28, 1969, a pivotal moment in civil rights history unfolded when a series of spontaneous riots and demonstrations erupted against a police raid at the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village, New York City. This watershed event marked the beginning of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, challenging systemic discrimination and police harassment against the LGBTQ+ community. The uprising, led by marginalized groups including transgender women of color like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, became a powerful symbol of resistance and collective action.

Events in 1969

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

Magazines from Jun. 28, 1969

Newspapers from Jun. 28, 1969

June 28, 1969 was a Saturday and it was the 179th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 28, 1969 can also be written as 6/28/1969 in the US and as 28/6/1969 in UK and Europe.

June 28, 1969 in June 1969 calendar

Famous people born on June 28, 1969:

• Tichina Arnold

  American actress and singer famous for her roles in Martin, Everybody Hates Chris, and Starz's Power.

• Ayelet Zurer

  Israeli-American actress known for roles in international films like Munich and Man of Steel.

• Stéphane Chapuisat

  Retired Swiss footballer who was a key player for Borussia Dortmund and the Swiss national team during the 1990s.

• Fabrizio Mori

  Italian athlete who won a gold medal in 400m hurdles at the 1999 World Championships in Seville, Spain.

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on June 28th

Famous people died on June 28, 1969:

• Gerald Fitzgerald
• Francesco Tullio

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on June 28th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 28, 1969 was Love Theme From Romeo & Juliet by Henry Mancini, His Orchestra And Chorus, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

1. Henry Mancini, His Orchestra And Chorus - Love Theme From Romeo & Juliet
2. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon Rising
3. The Beatles - Get Back
4. Marvin Gaye - Too Busy Thinking About My Baby
5. Three Dog Night - One

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 28, 1969 was The Ballad Of John And Yoko by The Beatles, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

1. The Beatles - The Ballad Of John And Yoko
2. Tommy Roe - Dizzy
3. The Edwin Hawkins Singers - Oh Happy Day
4. Booker T & The MGs - Time Is Tight
5. Beatles With Billy Preston - Get Back

June 28, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 28, 1969 was Too Busy Thinking About My Baby by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

1. Marvin Gaye - Too Busy Thinking About My Baby
2. The Winstons - Color Him Father
3. The Temptations - Don't Let The Joneses Get You Down
4. Jerry Butler - Moody Woman
5. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 28th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 28, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 28, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:57 pm and setting at 04:37 am.

The previous full moon was on May 31, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Jun 29, 1969.

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Your place in the Universe on June 28, 1969

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Someone born on June 28, 1969 is:

55 years 9 months old,

or 669 months and 26 days old,

or 2912 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20388 days old,

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

There are 66 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 28th 2025.

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

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

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