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Saturday December 20, 1969: on this day
December 20, 1969 was the 354th day of the year 1969, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is December 20, 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 20, 1969, who was born and died on December 20, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 20, 1969, which were the most popular songs (ex. Leaving on A Jet Plane by Peter, Paul and Mary), movies (e.g. The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes, directed by Robert Butler), TV series (e.g. Manhunt) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 20th, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 20, 1969?
- December 20, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 20, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 20, 1969?
- December 20, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 20, 1969: What famous people died on that day?
- December 20, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 20, 1969: Number 1 song on that day
- December 20, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 20, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 20, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 20, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 20, 1969?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 1969?
- Who was the Pope on December 20, 1969?
What day of the week was December 20, 1969?
December 20, 1969 was a Saturday and it was the 354th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 20, 1969 can also be written as 12/20/1969 in the US and as 20/12/1969 in UK and Europe.
December 20, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius 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 20, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 20th, 1969 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 20, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 20, 1969 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 20, 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 20, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 01:58 pm and setting at 05:36 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 23, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Dec 23, 1969.
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Who was born on December 20, 1969?
Famous people born on December 20, 1969:
![Alain de Botton]()
Alain de BottonSwiss-english philosopher, author.
![Brian O'Halloran]()
Brian O'HalloranAmerican actor.
- Bobby Phills
American basketball player, guard/forward for the hornets.
- Zahra Ouaziz
Moroccan runner.
- Kristy Swanson
Actress.
- Richard Hammond
Entertainer.
- Bobby Phills NBA guard (Cleveland Cavaliers
Charlotte hornets).
- Adrián Caetano
- Thierry Gillet
- Tsugiharu Ogiwara
- Arlene Xavier
- Chisa Yokoyama
- Elena Glikina
- Bent Apneseth
- Nicușor Dan
- Claus Eftevaag
Whose famous birthday is on December 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 20th:
![Jaydy Michel]()
Jaydy MichelMexican actress known for her work in telenovelas.
![Jonah Hill]()
Jonah HillAmerican actor known for his roles in comedy films.
![Bob Morley]()
Bob MorleyActor.
![Jenny Agutter]()
Jenny AgutterBritish actress known for her roles in 'Logan's Run' and 'An American Werewolf in London'.
![Nicole de Boer]()
Nicole de BoerCanadian actress.
![David Cook]()
David CookAmerican singer, winner on american idol.
![John Hillerman]()
John HillermanAmerican actor, stage and film.
![Audrey Totter]()
Audrey TotterJoliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).
![George Roy Hill]()
George Roy HillAmerican film director (born in 1922).
![Dennis Morgan]()
Dennis MorganAmerican actor, leading man and opera singer.
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December 20, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 54 years 3 months old,
or 651 months and 30 days old,
or 2834 weeks and 6 days old,
or 19844 days old,
if you were born on December 20, 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 20, 1969?
There are 245 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 1969?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 20, 1969.
December 20, 1969: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 20, 1969:
- Luigi Camillo Fumagalli
- Adolfo Consolini
What famous deaths happened on December 20th?
Famous deaths on December 20th:
![Brittany Murphy]()
Brittany MurphyBrittany murphy was an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as clueless, 8 mile, and just married.
![Carl Sagan]()
Carl SaganAmerican astrophysicist and exobiologist.
![John Steinbeck]()
John SteinbeckAmerican writer who wrote best-selling novels and was made into movies.
![Thomas Newman]()
Thomas NewmanActor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.
![Bobby Darin]()
Bobby DarinAmerican singer, actor and recording artist.
![Arnold Stang]()
Arnold StangAmerican singer and actor (d. 2009).
![Madge Sinclair]()
Madge SinclairKingston, jamaica -- actress.
![Helene Heigh]()
Helene HeighActress (undercover woman teen age thunder), died at 86.
- Mervil Meyer
Renowned scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.
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December 20, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 20, 1969:
- R.C. Saints - Saint Dominic of Silos
- Also see December 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- The first All Faiths Day was celebrated in 2003 in Canandaigua, New York.
Observances on December 20, 1969:
- International Human Solidarity Day
December 20, 1969: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 20, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 15th and December 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 20, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 1969 was Leaving on A Jet Plane by Peter, Paul and Mary, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
December 20, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 20, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Peter, Paul and Mary - Leaving on A Jet Plane
- Diana Ross and the Supremes - Someday We'll Be Together
- Creedence Clearwater Revival - Down On The Corner
- Steam - Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye
- B.J. Thomas - Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head
December 20, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 20, 1969 was Two Little Boys by Rolf Harris, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
December 20, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 20, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rolf Harris - Two Little Boys
- Archies - Sugar Sugar
- Kenny Rogers & The First Edition - Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town
- Stevie Wonder - Yester-Me Yester-You Yesterday
- Blue Mink - Melting Pot
December 20, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 1969 was Someday We'll Be Together by Diana Ross & The Supremes, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
December 20, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 20, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Diana Ross & The Supremes - Someday We'll Be Together
- Jackson 5 - I Want You Back
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - Friendship Train
- Jr. Walker & The All Stars - These Eyes
- James Brown - Ain't It Funky Now (Part 1)
December 20, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 20, 1969 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Robert Butler
Starring: Kurt Russell, Cesar Romero, Joe Flynn, William Schallert
The Red Tent
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Mikhail Kalatozov
Starring: Sean Connery, Peter Finch, Mario Adorf, Luigi Vannucchi
Anne of the Thousand Days
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Charles Jarrott
Starring: Richard Burton, Geneviève Bujold, Irene Papas, Anthony Quayle
Country: United States of America
Burn!
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Gillo Pontecorvo
Starring: Marlon Brando, Evaristo Márquez, Renato Salvatori, Dana Ghia
Country: United States of America
Cactus Flower
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Gene Saks
Starring: Walter Matthau, Ingrid Bergman, Goldie Hawn, Jack Weston
Country: United States of America
December 20, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 20, 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:
Manhunt
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Greg Barker
Atakku no. 1
Release year: 1969
Monty Python's Flying Circus
Release year: 1969
Written by: Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, John Cleese
Starring: Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
December 20, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 20, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Present At The Creation
By: Dean Acheson
Dean Acheson presents a detailed portrait of many world leaders and analyzes the process of policy making, the necessity to make a decision and the role of power in matters of state.
The Seven Minutes
By: Irving Wallace
This seven-minute novel by Irving Wallace is the most controversial and explosive to date. It will be the subject of national debates from the moment it was published.
Puppet On A Chain
By: Alistair MacLean
The acclaimed master of suspense and action. The classic. Paul Sherman from Interpol's Narcotics Bureau flew to Amsterdam in search of a dope king.
The Andromeda Strain
By: Michael Crichton
The United States government has been warned by some of the most respected biophysicists in America: Current sterilization procedures for returning space probes could not guarantee an uncontaminated re-entry.
The Collapse Of The Third Republic
By: William L. Shirer
A renowned historian presents a page-turner that is eyewitness and monumental about the tragedy of France's fall to Hitler's Third Reich at WWII's beginning. William L. is an international war correspondent, radio commentator and broadcaster.
December 20, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 20, 1969 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Space Travel
Who was the US President on December 20, 1969?
On December 20, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 1969?
On December 20, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 20, 1969?
On December 20, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about December 20th?
December 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:
- 2018 - In honor of former president barack obama, parts of ventura freeway in southern california will be renamed "president barack h. obama highway".
- 2017 - Uber is a transport company, and not a digital services. the european court of justice (ecj), rules that uber must accept stricter licensing and regulation within the european union. uber was instructed to follow local taxi rules in barcelona when the case began.
- 2016 - Six men are being held in ankara in connection to the assassination of andrei karlov (russian ambassador to turkey).
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.
