What happened on Friday March 28, 1969?

Here's what happened on March 28, 1969:

• Dwight D. Eisenhower Dies in Washington DC Dwight D. Eisenhower passed away in Washington DC at age 78. A pivotal World War II figure, he served as the supreme commander of Allied forces in Europe during the war and later became the 34th President of the United States, serving from 1953 to 1961. His legacy includes being featured on the US dollar coin between 1971 and 1978.
• McGill Francais Movement Protest A significant protest occurred at McGill University's Roddick Gates in Montreal, marking the second-largest demonstration in the city's history. Approximately 10,000 participants, including trade unionists, leftist activists, CEGEP students, and some McGill students, gathered to support the McGill Francais movement. The protest resulted in mass arrests, highlighting the intense linguistic and cultural tensions in Quebec during this period.
• Giorgos Seferis Speaks Against Greek Junta Nobel Prize-winning Greek poet Giorgos Seferis made a notable public statement on the BBC World Service, openly criticizing and opposing the military junta ruling Greece at the time. This bold act of dissent was significant in drawing international attention to the political repression in Greece.
• Pope Paul VI Appoints Cardinal Willebrands Pope Paul VI named Johannes Gerardus Maria Willebrands as a Cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church, expanding the church's leadership and signaling potential shifts in ecclesiastical policy.
• Pope Expands College of Cardinals Pope Paul VI significantly expanded the College of Cardinals, increasing the number from 101 to 134 - a one-third increase. This expansion could potentially influence future papal elections and church governance.
• Cheryl 'Salt' James Birth Cheryl 'Salt' James was born, who would later become a prominent member of the iconic hip-hop group Salt 'n' Pepa, known for hits like 'Shake Ya Thang'.

Events in 1969

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

Magazines from Mar. 28, 1969

Newspapers from Mar. 28, 1969

March 28, 1969 was a Friday and it was the 87th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 28, 1969 can also be written as 3/28/1969 in the US and as 28/3/1969 in UK and Europe.

March 28, 1969 in March 1969 calendar

Famous people born on March 28, 1969:

• Brett Ratner

  Prominent Hollywood film producer and director known for directing movies like Rush Hour and X-Men: The Last Stand, and founding RatPac...

• Pauley Perrette

  Actress best known for her role as Abby Sciuto in the long-running TV series NCIS.

• Elliot Perry

  Former NBA player who played for the Phoenix Suns and other teams during his professional basketball career.

• Billy Nasty

  British DJ and electronic music producer who has been influential in the techno music scene.

• Daniela Barcellona

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on March 28th

Famous people died on March 28, 1969:

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

  American general and politician, 34th president of the united states (b. 1890).

• Şehzade Ömer Faruk

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on March 28th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 28, 1969 was Dizzy by Tommy Roe, according to the music chart for the week March 24th and March 30th.

1. Tommy Roe - Dizzy
2. Classics IV - Traces
3. The Zombies - Time Of The Season
4. The 5th Dimension - Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)
5. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Proud Mary

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 28, 1969 was Where Do You Go To (My Lovely) by Peter Sarstedt, according to the music chart for the week March 24th and March 30th.

1. Peter Sarstedt - Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)
2. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
3. Dean Martin - Gentle On My Mind
4. Cilla Black - Surround Yourself With Sorrow
5. Engelbert Humperdinck - The Way It Used To Be

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 28, 1969 was Run Away Child, Running Wild by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week March 24th and March 30th.

1. The Temptations - Run Away Child, Running Wild
2. Jerry Butler - Only The Strong Survive
3. Aretha Franklin - The Weight
4. David Ruffin - My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)
5. Clarence Carter - Snatching It Back

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 28th is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 28, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 12:54 pm and setting at 03:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 04, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Apr 02, 1969.

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Your place in the Universe on March 28, 1969

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Someone born on March 28, 1969 is:

56 years 1 month old,

or 673 months and 16 days old,

or 2928 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20501 days old,

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

There are 318 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 28th 2026.

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

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

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