What happened on Monday March 31, 1969?

Here's what happened on March 31, 1969:

• Eddy Merckx Wins First Tour de France Belgian cyclist Eddy Merckx achieved a historic milestone by winning his first Tour de France, marking the beginning of his legendary cycling career. This victory would be the first of many, establishing Merckx as one of the most dominant cyclists in the sport's history and earning him the nickname 'The Cannibal' for his extraordinary competitive spirit.
• Barroterán Coal Mine Disaster A catastrophic mining accident occurred in the Barroterán coal mine in Mexico, resulting in the tragic loss of 153 coal miners' lives. This devastating event highlighted the dangerous working conditions in the mining industry during the late 1960s and drew significant attention to worker safety protocols in Mexico's industrial sectors.

Events in 1969

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

Magazines from Mar. 31, 1969

Newspapers from Mar. 31, 1969

March 31, 1969 was a Monday and it was the 90th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 31, 1969 can also be written as 3/31/1969 in the US and as 31/3/1969 in UK and Europe.

March 31, 1969 in March 1969 calendar

Famous people born on March 31, 1969:

• Rodel Naval

  Filipino singer and actor who was a prominent musical figure in the 1980s, known for his hit song 'Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin' and significant...

• Nyamko Sabuni

  Burundian-Swedish politician who has been active in Swedish political landscape, representing immigrant perspectives in national governance.

• Steve Smith (basketball)
• Francesco Moriero
• Jerry Finn

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on March 31st

Famous people died on March 31, 1969:

• Ambroise Garin

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on March 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 31, 1969 was Dizzy by Tommy Roe, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

1. Tommy Roe - Dizzy
2. The 5th Dimension - Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)
3. The Zombies - Time Of The Season
4. Blood, Sweat & Tears - You've Made Me So Very Happy
5. Glen Campbell - Galveston

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 31, 1969 was Where Do You Go To (My Lovely) by Peter Sarstedt, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 31, 1969 was Only The Strong Survive by Jerry Butler, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

1. Jerry Butler - Only The Strong Survive
2. The Temptations - Run Away Child, Running Wild
3. The Isley Brothers - It's Your Thing
4. Aretha Franklin - The Weight
5. Clarence Carter - Snatching It Back

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 31st 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 31, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 31, 1969 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 31, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 04:14 pm and setting at 05:06 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 31, 1969

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Someone born on March 31, 1969 is:

56 years 1 month old,

or 673 months and 14 days old,

or 2928 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20498 days old,

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

There are 321 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 31st 2026.

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

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

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