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December 31, 1969 was the 365th day of the year 1969, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is December 31, 1969 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 31, 1969, who was born and died on December 31, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 1969, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye), movies (e.g. Le avventure di Ulisse, directed by Franco Rossi), TV series books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 31st, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 31, 1969?
- December 31, 1969: What happened on that day?
- December 31, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 31, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 31, 1969?
- December 31, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 31, 1969: What famous people died on that day?
- December 31, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 31, 1969: Number 1 song on that day
- December 31, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 31, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 31, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 31, 1969?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1969?
- Who was the Pope on December 31, 1969?
What day of the week was December 31, 1969?
December 31, 1969 was a Wednesday and it was the 365th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 31, 1969 can also be written as 12/31/1969 in the US and as 31/12/1969 in UK and Europe.
December 31, 1969: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 31, 1969:
- The date you are commonly given when a computer's time is set to 0 in seconds. start of the unix epoch.
- Common african, malagasy and mauritian organization (ocamm) (organisation commune africaine malgache et mauricienne).
- The first gap store opens, in san francisco.
- Reported as being the year the first strain of the aids virus (hiv) migrates to the united states via haiti.
- Summer sees the invention of unix under the potential name ampquotunicsampquot (after multics).
- Laurence j. peter and raymond hull publish their book ''the peter principle: why things always go wrong'' in new york.
- Women are allowed membership into the future farmers of america (now the national ffa organization).
- Long john silver's restaurant chain opens first store in lexington, kentucky.
- The satanic bible is written and published by anton lavey.
December 31, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 31, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 31st, 1969 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 31, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 31, 1969 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 December 31, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 11:23 pm and setting at 11:42 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 23, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Jan 22, 1970.
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Who was born on December 31, 1969?
Famous people born on December 31, 1969:
- Baron Waqa
Baron Waqa is a Nauruan politician who served as the President of Nauru.
- Are Kalv?
Norwegian writer and satirist.
- Jay Kay
Musician.
- Kersti Kaljulaid
Politician.
- Dominik Diamond
Scottish columnist and presenter.
- Lance Reddick
American actor.
- Heidi Van de Vijver
Belgian cyclist, who placed 20th in her race at the atlanta olympics.
- Cyril Montana
- Claudia Kleinert
- Álex Pineda Chacón
- David Rawlings
- Zé Gordo
- Neal Avron
- Antonio Dini
- Luis Dámaso
- Serge Frydman
- Jay Giannone
- Oliver Lieb
Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:
![Anthony Hopkins]()
Anthony HopkinsWelch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.
![Tim Matheson]()
Tim MathesonAmerican actor, tv and film star.
![Val Kilmer]()
Val KilmerAmerican actor, writer and musician.
![John Denver]()
John DenverAmerican folk singer, recording artist and club performer.
![Ben Kingsley]()
Ben KingsleyAn english actor.
![Sarah Miles]()
Sarah MilesBritish actress, first recognized in u.s.
![Joey McIntyre]()
Joey McIntyreAmerican musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".
![Bebe Neuwirth]()
Bebe NeuwirthAmerican singer, actress, and dancer.
![Joe Dallesandro]()
Joe DallesandroAmerican actor, model, and 'warhol star.
![Barbara Carrera]()
Barbara CarreraNicaraguan model and actress.
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December 31, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 54 years 3 months old,
or 651 months and 23 days old,
or 2833 weeks and 6 days old,
or 19837 days old,
if you were born on December 31, 1969.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1969?
There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1969?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 31, 1969.
December 31, 1969: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 31, 1969:
- Refoel Landau
Refoel Landau was a prominent Orthodox Jewish rabbi and scholar in Israel.
- Epimenio Campa
Epimenio Campa was a Mexican poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
- Salvatore Baccaloni
Actor/opera singer (full of life), passes away at 69.
- George Lewis
American clarinet player and songwriter (d. 1969).
What famous deaths happened on December 31st?
Famous deaths on December 31st:
![Betty White]()
Betty WhiteAmerican actress.
![James Avery]()
James AveryJames avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.
![Wayne Rogers]()
Wayne RogersWayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.
![Woody Strode]()
Woody StrodeFormer professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.
![Billie Dove]()
Billie DoveAmerican actress (born in 1903).
![Wesley Addy]()
Wesley AddyOmaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).
![Edward Herrmann]()
Edward HerrmannAmerican actor (d. 2014).
![Kader Khan]()
Kader KhanIndian actor (b. 1937).
![William Christopher]()
William ChristopherAmerican actor and singer (d. 2016).
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December 31, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 31, 1969:
- New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
December 31, 1969: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 31, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 29th and January 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 31, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1969 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.
December 31, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 31, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
- Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life
- Diana Ross and the Supremes - I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
- Young-Holt Unlimited - Soulful Strut
- Glen Campbell - Wichita Lineman
December 31, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1969 was Two Little Boys by Rolf Harris, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.
December 31, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 31, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rolf Harris - Two Little Boys
- The Scaffold - Lily The Pink
- Archies - Sugar Sugar
- The Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup
- Marmalade - Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da
December 31, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1969 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.
December 31, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 31, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
- The Temptations - Cloud Nine
- Stevie Wonder - For Once In My Life
- Clarence Carter - Too Weak To Fight
- Johnnie Taylor - Who's Making Love
December 31, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 31, 1969 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Le avventure di Ulisse
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Franco Rossi
Starring: Scilla Gabel, Bekim Fehmiu, Fausto Tozzi, Tiberio Mitri, Juliette Mayniel, Irene Papas, Franco Balducci, Marina Berti, Renaud Verley, Luciano Rossi, Enzo Fiermonte, Mimmo Palmara
Country: Italy
Dillinger è morto
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Marco Ferreri
Starring: Michel Piccoli, Carole André, Annie Girardot, Gino Lavagetto, Anita Pallenberg, Adriano Aprà, Mario Jannilli, Carla Petrillo
Country: Italy
Fellini - Satyricon
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Federico Fellini
Starring: Alvaro Vitali, Lucia Bosè, Salvo Randone, Capucine , Magali Noël, Gordon Mitchell, Alain Cuny, Elisa Mainardi, Hiram Keller, Marisa Traversi, Sandro Dori, Lorenzo Piani
Country: Italy
Nell'anno del Signore...
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Luigi Magni
Starring: Nino Manfredi, Claudia Cardinale, Enrico Maria Salerno, Britt Ekland, Robert Hossein, Ugo Tognazzi, Alberto Sordi, Pippo Franco, Renaud Verley, Stelvio Rosi, Marco Tulli, Stefano Oppedisano
Country: Italy
I girasoli
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Vittorio De Sica
Starring: Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni, Lyudmila Saveleva, Galina Andreeva
Country: Italy
December 31, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 31, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Force 10 From Navarone
By: Alistair MacLean
The thrilling sequel to Alistair MacLean’s World War II adventure masterpiece, The Guns of Navarone. The Guns of Navarone is now reissued with a new cover design.
Preserve And Protect
By: Allen Drury
The President of the United States is killed in a plane accident shortly after winning his nomination in a highly contested race for reelection.
Miss Craig'S 21-Day Shape-Up Program For Men And Women
By: Marjorie Craig
It looks like it has never been used. It has no dustcover, but the hardboards and pages remain in excellent condition.
The Salzburg Connection
By: Helen MacInnes
He requested the dispatch of two operatives with proper training to Salzburg. Extreme measures may be necessary. In 1945, their thousand-year-old empire was falling around them, and the Allies on the heels. The Nazis hidden a sealed chest in dark …
The Day Kennedy Was Shot
By: Jim Bishop
The Day Kennedy Was Shot is a minute-by-minute narrative account about President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. It captures the drama, mystery, action and excitement that took place on November 22, 1963. Author
December 31, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 31, 1969 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Space Travel
Who was the US President on December 31, 1969?
On December 31, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1969?
On December 31, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 31, 1969?
On December 31, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 31st?
December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on December 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
- 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),
What happened in 1969?
1969 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Johnny Cash Show, debuts on ABC-TV
- 101st Belmont: Braulio Baeza aboard Arts and Letters wins in 2:28.8
- Tommy James and Shondells release Crystal Blue Persuasion
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What was the calendar for December 1969?
December 1969 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
