Sunday January 05, 1969: on this day

January 05, 1969 was the 5th day of the year 1969, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 05, 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 January 05, 1969, who was born and died on January 05, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 05, 1969, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye), movies (e.g. More Dead Than Alive, directed by Robert Sparr), TV series (e.g. Sein Traum Vom Grand Prix) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 5th, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 05, 1969?


January 05, 1969 was a Sunday and it was the 5th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 05, 1969 can also be written as 1/5/1969 in the US and as 5/1/1969 in UK and Europe.

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January 05, 1969: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 05, 1969:

  • Maggie flynn closes at anta theater nyc after 82 performances
  • Ussr venera 5 launched for 1st successful planet landing
  • Bollingen prize for poetry presented to john berryman and karl shapiro.
  • Members of the royal ulster constabulary damage property and assault occupants in the bogside in derry, northern ireland. in response, residents erect barricades and establish free derry.
  • The venera 5 space probe is launched at 06:28:08 utc[24] from baikonur.[25]
  • Ariana afghan airlines flight 701 crashes in fernhill, west sussex, while on approach to gatwick airport, killing 50 people.

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January 05, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 5th 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 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 05, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 05, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Rooster personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on January 5th, 1969 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 05, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 05, 1969 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 05, 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 05, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 06:28 pm and setting at 09:25 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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Who was born on January 05, 1969?


Famous people born on January 05, 1969:

  • Marilyn Manson
    Marilyn Manson

    American shock-rocker who rose to the top of charts using a platform that included drag, nudity and arson.

  • Shea Whigham
    Shea Whigham

    American actor known for roles in 'Boardwalk Empire' and 'Joker'.

  • Paul McGillion
    Paul McGillion

    Scottish actor.

  • Gary Younge

    British journalist and author known for his work on social issues and race relations.

  • Konrad Szymański

    Polish politician serving as Minister for European Affairs.

  • Shaun Micheel

    American golfer.

  • David Dixon

    Nfl guard (minnesota vikings).

  • Derrick Ned

    Nfl fullback (new orleans saints).

  • Kurt Barber

    Nfl defensive end (new york jets).

  • Heather Dubrow

    Reality star.

  • Audrius Žuta
  • Robbie Crane
  • Gestur Gylfason
  • Jevgēņijs Gorjačilovs

Whose famous birthday is on January 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 5th:

  • Deepika Padukone
    Deepika Padukone

    Deepika padukone is an indian actress and model known for her work in bollywood films and for being one of the highest-paid actresses in...

  • Hayao Miyazaki
    Hayao Miyazaki

    Hayao miyazaki is a renowned japanese filmmaker known for his work in animation, particularly for founding studio ghibli and creating...

  • Bradley Cooper
    Bradley Cooper

    American producer and actor.

  • Kristin Cavallari
    Kristin Cavallari

    Kristin cavallari is a reality tv star known for her appearances on shows like laguna beach and the hills.

  • Diane Keaton
    Diane Keaton

    American actress, whose first professional stage appearance was in 1968's "hair.

  • Umberto Eco
    Umberto Eco

    Italian writer, teacher, essayist, and researcher.

  • Suki Waterhouse
    Suki Waterhouse

    Suki waterhouse is a british model known for her work with major fashion brands and her appearances in magazines and on runways.

  • January Jones
    January Jones

    January jones is an american actress best known for her role as betty draper in the tv series mad men.

  • Robert Duvall
    Robert Duvall

    American oscar-winning actor and director, writer, producer, often called one of the greatest actors.

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January 05, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 55 years 2 months old,

or 662 months and 23 days old,

or 2881 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20171 days old,

if you were born on January 05, 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 January 05, 1969?

There are 283 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 5th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 05, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 05, 1969.

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January 05, 1969: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 05, 1969:

  • Franz T Csokor

    Austria author (gottes general), dies at 83.

  • Tom Aherne

    Actor (hustler april fools), succumbs to influenza in new york.

  • Samúel Jónsson
  • Arthur Loesser
  • Umberto Scotti
  • Luigia Ciappi
  • Patrick Flynn
  • Piero Antona
  • Florence Fair
  • Umberto Milani

What famous deaths happened on January 5th?

Famous deaths on January 5th:

  • Sonny Bono
    Sonny Bono

    American entertainer, who performed a showbiz act with cher, his partner.

  • Massimo Girotti
    Massimo Girotti

    Italian actor who acted in films for seven decades.

  • Arthur Kennedy
    Arthur Kennedy

    Worcester, massachusetts -- actor (fantastic voyage and peyton place).

  • Don Wilson
    Don Wilson

    Houston astros' pitcher dies from carbon monoxide poisoning at the age of 29.

  • Tina Modotti
    Tina Modotti

    Italian model, actress, photographer and revolutionary political activist (born in 1896).

  • Hans Conried
    Hans Conried

    Baltimore, maryland -- actor (bullwinkle show make room for daddy).

  • Calvin Coolidge
    Calvin Coolidge

    American politician, u.s.

  • Marsella Dumas

    Marsella Dumas was a French novelist best known for her historical novels, including 'The Three Musketeers' and 'The Count of Monte Cristo'.

  • Tip O'Neill

    Tip O'Neill was an American politician and cartoonist who served as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1977 to...

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January 05, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 05, 1969:

  • Mungday (Discordianism)
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Neumann.
  • The eleventh day of Christmas in Western Christianity, and the Twelfth Night of Christmas in Western Christianity.
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January 05, 1969: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 05, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 30th and January 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 05, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 05, 1969 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

January 05, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 05, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
  2. - For Once In My Life
  3. - I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
  4. - Soulful Strut
  5. - Wichita Lineman

January 05, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 05, 1969 was Two Little Boys by Rolf Harris, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

January 05, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 05, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Two Little Boys
  2. - Lily The Pink
  3. - Sugar Sugar
  4. - Build Me Up Buttercup
  5. - Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da

January 05, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 05, 1969 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

January 05, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 05, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
  2. - Cloud Nine
  3. - For Once In My Life
  4. - Too Weak To Fight
  5. - Who's Making Love

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January 05, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 05, 1969 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

More Dead Than Alive

More Dead Than Alive

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Robert Sparr

Starring: Clint Walker, Vincent Price, Anne Francis, Paul Hampton

Commandos

Commandos

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Armando Crispino

Starring: Marilù Tolo, Lee Van Cleef, Giampiero Albertini, Giacomo Piperno, Ivano Staccioli, Romano Puppo, Joachim Fuchsberger, Jack Kelly

Country: Italy

Killer Adios

Killer Adios

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Primo Zeglio

Starring: Rosalba Neri, Marisa Solinas, Peter Lee Lawrence, Paola Barbara, Eduardo Fajardo, José Jaspe, Armando Calvo, Victor Israel

Country: Italy

Bullitt

Bullitt

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Peter Yates

Starring: Steve McQueen, Jacqueline Bisset, Robert Vaughn, Don Gordon

Country: United States of America

The Boston Strangler

The Boston Strangler

Release year: 1968

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Starring: Tony Curtis, Henry Fonda, George Kennedy, Mike Kellin

Country: United States of America

January 05, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 05, 1969 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Sein Traum vom Grand Prix

Sein Traum vom Grand Prix

Release year: 1968

Hilfe, wir bauen

Hilfe, wir bauen

Release year: 1968

January 05, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 05, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

On Reflection by Helen Hayes and Sandford Dody

On Reflection

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Helen Hayes addresses her grandchildren in the introduction to her autobiography. She writes, "It's no longer fashionable for people to have faith. But your grandmother has never been known for her chic style."

The Rich And The Super-Rich by Ferdinand Lundberg

The Rich And The Super-Rich

By:

A book that told the story about the lords and glittering clans of wealth was published thirty years ago.

Preserve And Protect by Allen Drury

Preserve And Protect

By:

The President of the United States is killed in a plane accident shortly after winning his nomination in a highly contested race for reelection.

And Other Stories by John O'Hara

And Other Stories

By:

A collection of twelve recent works by the famed American writer, including the novelette "A Few Trips and Some Poetry".

Testimony of Two Men by Taylor Caldwell

Testimony of Two Men

By:

A young, troubled doctor, a divided Pennsylvania town, and a national scandal at the turn of the century -- these turbulent elements inspired Taylor Caldwell to write a major novel. It is a detailed account of love, loss, redemption and …

January 05, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 05, 1969 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Space Travel

Space Travel

Platform: Multics, GECOS, PDP-7

Genre: Simulation game

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Who was the US President on January 05, 1969?

On January 05, 1969 the US President was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 05, 1969?

On January 05, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 05, 1969?

On January 05, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about January 5th?

January 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of January. 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 January 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: the syrian network for human rights reported that at least 223 massacres were committed by syrian parties in 2018.
  • 2018 - Northern rakhine state clashes. arsa insurgents using small arms and homemade mines ambush a burmese military convoy at turaing. three members of myanmar’s security forces were reportedly injured.
  • 2017 - Two gunmen are killed in a shootout in izmir over the kurdish-turkish conflict. another escapes. a car bomb explodes during the shootout, killing both a police officer as well as a court employee.

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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 January 1969?

January 1969 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

Discover how January 1969 calendar looked like.

Sunday January 5, 1969