What happened on Wednesday January 29, 1969?

Here's what happened on January 29, 1969:

• Death of Allen Dulles, CIA Director Allen Dulles, a prominent American intelligence officer and former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), passed away. Dulles was a significant figure in mid-20th century American intelligence and foreign policy, serving as CIA director from 1953 to 1961.
• Musical Confrontation: Jimi Hendrix and Pete Townshend Legendary rock musicians Jimi Hendrix and Pete Townshend engaged in a legendary guitar battle, showcasing their extraordinary musical talents and competitive spirit during the late 1960s rock era.
• Student Protest Occupation in Canada A significant student protest occurred in Canada, with demonstrators occupying a college building in one of the longest and most destructive student protest incidents in Canadian history, highlighting the social and political tensions of the late 1960s.
• Cricket Match: Australia vs West Indies An exciting cricket match between Australia and West Indies ended in a draw, with Sheahan and Connolly playing notable roles in the game's outcome.
• Thomas Jane, Actor Born Thomas Jane, an American actor who would later become known for roles in various films and television series, was noted on this date.
• Robert Young, NFL Player Robert Young, a professional football player for the Saint Louis Rams, was noted on this date.

Events in 1969

January 29, 1969: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 29, 1969

Newspapers from Jan. 29, 1969

January 29, 1969 was a Wednesday and it was the 29th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 29, 1969 can also be written as 1/29/1969 in the US and as 29/1/1969 in UK and Europe.

January 29, 1969 in January 1969 calendar

Famous people born on January 29, 1969:

• Thomas Jane

  Thomas Jane is an American actor known for his compelling performances in action and horror films, particularly his roles in The Punisher...

• Hyde (musician)

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on January 29th

Famous people died on January 29, 1969:

• Allen Dulles

  Allen Dulles was an American diplomat and lawyer who served as the first civilian Director of Central Intelligence.

• Allen Welsh Dulles
• Max Weinreich
• Oreste Zaccagna

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on January 29th

January 29, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 29, 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 29, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 29, 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 29, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 29, 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 29th 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 29, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 29, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 29, 1969 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 29, 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 29, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 01:19 pm and setting at 05:35 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 29, 1969

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Someone born on January 29, 1969 is:

56 years 4 months old,

or 676 months and 5 days old,

or 2939 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20579 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 29, 1969?

There are 240 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 29th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 29, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 29, 1969.

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