What happened on Thursday July 31, 1969?

Here's what happened on July 31, 1969:

• Pope Paul VI's Historic African Visit Pope Paul VI arrives in Entebbe, Uganda, becoming the first reigning Pope to visit the African continent, symbolizing the Catholic Church's global outreach.
• Detailed Mariner 6 Mars Mission Mariner 6 makes its closest approach to Mars at a distance of 3,410 kilometers, providing unprecedented scientific observations of the planet's surface.
• Mariner 6 Mars Flyby NASA's Mariner 6 spacecraft conducts a scientific flyby of Mars, collecting crucial data about the planet's surface and atmosphere, advancing space exploration knowledge.
• Racial Tensions in Baton Rouge The National Guard is mobilized in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in response to significant racial disturbances, highlighting ongoing civil rights challenges in the late 1960s.
• UK Halfpenny Currency Change The halfpenny coin officially ceases to be legal tender in the United Kingdom, marking a significant monetary policy transition.
• KWIH TV Channel Launch in Minnesota KWIH TV channel 44, an independent television station, begins broadcasting in Winona, Minnesota, expanding local media infrastructure and entertainment options.
• Birth of Professional Wrestler David Cash David Cash, known professionally as Kid Kash, was born, who would later become an American professional wrestler notable in independent wrestling circuits.

Events in 1969

July 31, 1969: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 31, 1969

Newspapers from Jul. 31, 1969

July 31, 1969 was a Thursday and it was the 212th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 31, 1969 can also be written as 7/31/1969 in the US and as 31/7/1969 in UK and Europe.

July 31, 1969 in July 1969 calendar

Famous people born on July 31, 1969:

• Antonio Conte

  Renowned Italian football manager and former professional footballer who has coached top teams like Juventus, Chelsea, and Inter Milan, and...

• Simon Baker

  Australian actor famous for his lead role in the TV series 'The Mentalist' and various film appearances, known for his charming on-screen...

• Olivier Allamand

  French alpine skier who won a silver medal at the 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics, representing France in skiing competitions.

• Loren Dean

  American actor.

• Maria Nazionale
• Ben Chaplin

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on July 31st

Famous people died on July 31, 1969:

• Charles Edison
• Marcello Nizzoli

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on July 31st

July 31, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 31, 1969 was In The Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus) by Zager & Evans, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

1. Zager & Evans - In The Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus)
2. Tommy James and the Shondells - Crystal Blue Persuasion
3. Blood, Sweat & Tears - Spinning Wheel
4. Stevie Wonder - My Cherie Amour
5. Jr. Walker & the All Stars - What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)

July 31, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 31, 1969 was Something In The Air by Thunderclap Newman, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

1. Thunderclap Newman - Something In The Air
2. Elvis Presley - In The Ghetto
3. The Rolling Stones - Honky Tonk Women
4. Plastic Ono Band - Give Peace A Chance
5. Amen Corner - Hello Suzie

July 31, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 31, 1969 was Mother Popcorn (You Got To Have A Mother For Me) Part 1 by James Brown, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

1. James Brown - Mother Popcorn (You Got To Have A Mother For Me) Part 1
2. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)
3. The Impressions - Choice Of Colors
4. The Winstons - Color Him Father
5. Stevie Wonder - My Cherie Amour

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 31st is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 31, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 31, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 31, 1969 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 31, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 09:55 pm and setting at 09:58 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 29, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Aug 27, 1969.

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Your place in the Universe on July 31, 1969

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Someone born on July 31, 1969 is:

55 years 9 months old,

or 669 months and 13 days old,

or 2910 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20375 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 31, 1969?

There are 79 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 31, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 31, 1969.

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