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May 10, 1969 was the 130th day of the year 1969, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is May 10, 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 May 10, 1969, who was born and died on May 10, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 10, 1969, which were the most popular songs (ex. Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) by The 5th Dimension), movies (e.g. Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed, directed by Terence Fisher), TV series (e.g. The Liberace Show) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 10th, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 10, 1969?
- May 10, 1969: What happened on that day?
- May 10, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 10, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 10, 1969?
- May 10, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 10, 1969: What famous people died on that day?
- May 10, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 10, 1969: Number 1 song on that day
- May 10, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 10, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 10, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 10, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 10, 1969?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 10, 1969?
- Who was the Pope on May 10, 1969?
What day of the week was May 10, 1969?
May 10, 1969 was a Saturday and it was the 130th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 10, 1969 can also be written as 5/10/1969 in the US and as 10/5/1969 in UK and Europe.
May 10, 1969: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 10, 1969:
- Turtles play white house, mark volman falls off stage 5 times
- Us troop begin attack on hill 937 / hamburger hill
- Apollo 10 transmits first color pictures of earth from space.
- Vietnam war: the battle of dong ap bia begins with an assault on hill 937. it will ultimately become known as hamburger hill.
May 10, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 10th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 10, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 10, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 10th, 1969 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 10, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 10, 1969 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 10, 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 May 10, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 03:01 am and setting at 03:27 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 02, 1969 while the next full moon would come on May 31, 1969.
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Who was born on May 10, 1969?
Famous people born on May 10, 1969:
- Ramiel Scalzi
Bestselling science fiction author.
- Denni Bergkamp
Denni Bergkamp was a Dutch professional soccer player who played as a forward and is considered one of the greatest players of his...
- John Scalzi
American author and blogger.
- Judson Mills in Purcellville
Virginia, usa; actor ("hutch – as the world turns").
- Pete Schourek in Austin
Texas, usa; pitcher (cincinnati reds).
- Curtis Whitley NFL center (Carolina Panthers
Green bay packers, oakland raiders.
- Dennis Bergkamp in Amsterdam
Netherlands; soccer player (ajax).
- Hudson Leick
Actress.
- Joe Carnahan
Director.
- Paul Nehlen
Politician.
- Lenny Venito
- Andrea Sigona
- Laura Casarotto
- Kim Jong-kun
- Tinos Lappas
- Hilary Lindh
Whose famous birthday is on May 10th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 10th:
![Atul Kulkarni]()
Atul KulkarniAn Indian actor who has appeared in numerous Bollywood and Marathi films, as well as television shows.
![Sid Vicious]()
Sid ViciousBritish punk rocker, with the "sex pistols" band.
![Marie-France Pisier]()
Marie-France PisierFrench actress and director, born in vietnam to her father.
![Marina Vlady]()
Marina VladyFrench actress and blond international star.
![Wayne Dyer]()
Wayne DyerAmerican motivational speaker and author of self-help.
![Kenan Thompson]()
Kenan ThompsonKenan thompson is an american actor best known for his work on the sketch comedy show saturday night live.
![Emmanuelle Devos]()
Emmanuelle DevosFrench actress, the daughter of marie henriau.
![Rick Santorum]()
Rick SantorumAmerican republican party politician.
![Ettore Scola]()
Ettore ScolaItalian director of film and tv.
May 10, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 54 years 11 months old,
or 659 months and 6 days old,
or 2866 weeks and 3 days old,
or 20065 days old,
if you were born on May 10, 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 May 10, 1969?
There are 24 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 10th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 10, 1969?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 10, 1969.
May 10, 1969: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 10, 1969:
- Luigi Gerbella
- Sótero del Río
What famous deaths happened on May 10th?
Famous deaths on May 10th:
![Joan Crawford]()
Joan CrawfordJoan crawford was an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films such as 'mildred pierce' and 'whatever happened to baby...
![Susan Oliver]()
Susan OliverAmerican actress, one the most well-known faces on tv.
![Sylvia Syms]()
Sylvia SymsAmerican jazz singer (born 1917).
![Carol Haney]()
Carol HaneyPantomime quiz: dancer dies at 35.
![Deborah Walley]()
Deborah WalleyBridgeport, connecticut -- actress (mothers in law, beach blanket).
- Paul Revere
American silversmith and patriot who alerted the colonial militia to the approach of British forces before the battles of Lexington and...
- Lieutenant General Thomas J. Jackson
Renowned Confederate general during the American Civil War, nicknamed 'Stonewall' for his steadfast leadership.
- Bassheva Rabinovitch
Pioneering physicist who made significant advancements in quantum mechanics.
- Mihailo Obrenović
Ruler of Serbia known for modernizing the country.
- Lucion Benedict
British physicist known for his research in quantum mechanics.
May 10, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 10, 1969:
- Buddha's Birthday in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and South Korea.
- The first possible day on which Pentecost may fall.
- Akshaya Tritya in Hinduism.
- Astronomy Day in the United States.
- Birds' and Trees' Day in Hungary
- Memorial Day of Blessed Damien of Moloka'i
- Celebration of the Clandestine Retreat of Ma'at and Ra in Ancient Egypt.
- Constitution Day in the Federated States of Micronesia.
- Inauguration Day in South Africa.
- Mania (mythology) in Ancient Rome.
Observances on May 10, 1969:
- International Day of Argania
Saints celebrated on May 10, 1969:
- Saint Gordianus
- Saint Isidore the Laborer
- Saint John of Avila
- Saint Job
- Saint Quaratus and Quintus
- Saint Peter Van
- Saint William of Pontoise
- Saint Francis of Assisi
- Saint Solange
- Saint Epimachus
May 10, 1969: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 10, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 5th and May 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 10, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 10, 1969 was Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) by The 5th Dimension, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.
May 10, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 10, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The 5th Dimension - Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)
- The Cowsills - Hair
- The Isley Brothers - It's Your Thing
- The Ventures - Hawaii Five-O
- Blood, Sweat & Tears - You've Made Me So Very Happy
May 10, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 10, 1969 was Get Back by Beatles With Billy Preston, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.
May 10, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 10, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Beatles With Billy Preston - Get Back
- Herman's Hermits - My Sentimental Friend
- Mary Hopkin - Goodbye
- Fleetwood Mac - Man Of The World
- Clodagh Rodgers - Come Back And Shake Me
May 10, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 10, 1969 was It's Your Thing by The Isley Brothers, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.
May 10, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 10, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Isley Brothers - It's Your Thing
- Joe Simon - The Chokin' Kind
- Jerry Butler - Only The Strong Survive
- James Brown - I Don't Want Nobody To Give Me Nothing (Open Up The Door, I'
- The Meters - Cissy Strut
May 10, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 10, 1969 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Terence Fisher
Starring: Peter Cushing, Veronica Carlson, Freddie Jones, Simon Ward
Winning
Release year: 1969
Directed by: James Goldstone
Starring: Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Robert Wagner, Richard Thomas
My Night at Maud's
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Éric Rohmer
Starring: Jean-Louis Trintignant, Françoise Fabian, Marie-Christine Barrault, Antoine Vitez
Country: United States of America
Easy Rider
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Dennis Hopper
Starring: Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, Jack Nicholson, Antonio Mendoza
Country: United States of America
More
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Barbet Schroeder
Starring: Mimsy Farmer, Klaus Grünberg, Heinz Engelmann, Michel Chanderli
Country: United States of America
May 10, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 10, 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:
The Liberace Show
Release year: 1969
Starring: Liberace, George Liberace
Country: United States of America
Dororo
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Akihiko Shiota
Two in Clover
Release year: 1969
May 10, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 10, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Grant Takes Command
By: Bruce Catton
This classic work of military history follows the adventures of the mysterious commander-in-chief of the Union forces during the Civil War's last year and a quarter.
Sunday The Rabbi Stayed Home
By: Harry Kemelman
Rabbi Small faces infighting, backstabbing and a murder as Passover approaches. This New York Times Bestseller is compiled by Rabbi David Small. As Rabbi Small's five-year contract at Barnard's Crossing synagogue ends,
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 Lost Queen
By: Norah Lofts
Exiles are the destiny of princesses. What's the alternative? Spinsterhood? So Caroline Matilda's future was decided - marriage to the almost insane
The Inland Island
By: Josephine Winslow Johnson
The Inland Island was published originally in 1969. It is a powerful, relevant story about a woman and her farm, as well as the gradual invasion by a more automated society.
May 10, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 10, 1969 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Space Travel
Who was the US President on May 10, 1969?
On May 10, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 10, 1969?
On May 10, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 10, 1969?
On May 10, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about May 10th?
May 10th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 10th day of the month of May. 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 May 10th, such as:
- 2019 - Insurgency within the maghreb (2002 to present): four hostages held in northern burkina faso are freed by french naval commandos. two french commandos were killed in the rescue operation. two frenchmen, who were kidnapped in benin may 1, and two women, one american and one south korean, were among those released.
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the hamas-run ministry of health reports that 2,064 unarmed protesters were killed by live gunshots and 1,094 died from gas suffocation. [http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-05/11/c_137172334.htm (xinhuanet)senior hamas member yehiyeh sinwar suggests that tens of thousands of palestinian protestors may try to cross the border fence between israel and the gaza strip.
- 2017 - Pope francis will canonize two children who saw fatima from visions.
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 May 1969?
May 1969 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
