What happened on Sunday December 21, 1969?

Here's what happened on December 21, 1969:

• UN Adopts Convention Against Racial Discrimination The United Nations adopted the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, a landmark international treaty aimed at combating racism and promoting equality among all peoples.
• Gay Activists Alliance Established The Gay Activists Alliance was founded in New York City, representing a significant milestone in the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement and marking an important moment of organized activism for gay rights.
• Vince Lombardi's Final Football Game as Coach Legendary NFL coach Vince Lombardi coached his last professional football game with the Washington Redskins, concluding a remarkable coaching career that transformed the sport, though ending with a loss.
• Diana Ross's Final Performance with The Supremes on TV Diana Ross made her final television appearance as a member of The Supremes on the iconic Ed Sullivan Show, marking the end of an era for one of the most influential Motown groups in music history.

Events in 1969

December 21, 1969: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 21, 1969

Newspapers from Dec. 21, 1969

December 21, 1969: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Baltimore Colts - Los Angeles Rams : 13 - 7
• Cleveland Browns - New York Giants : 14 - 27
• Detroit Lions - Chicago Bears : 20 - 3
• Minnesota Vikings - Atlanta Falcons : 3 - 10
• Philadelphia Eagles - San Francisco 49ers : 13 - 14

December 21, 1969 was a Sunday and it was the 355th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 21, 1969 can also be written as 12/21/1969 in the US and as 21/12/1969 in UK and Europe.

December 21, 1969 in December 1969 calendar

Famous people born on December 21, 1969:

• Julie Delpy

  Renowned French actress and filmmaker known for her roles in critically acclaimed films like 'Before Sunrise' and 'Before Sunset'.

• Alain de Botton

  Swiss-British philosopher, author, and public intellectual known for his insightful books on philosophy, love, work, and everyday life.

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on December 21st

Famous people died on December 21, 1969:

• Georges Catroux
• José Ibáñez Martín
• Bruno Margarucci Riccini
• Nino Nespoli
• Canzio Pizzoni

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on December 21st

December 21, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 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.

1. Peter, Paul and Mary - Leaving on A Jet Plane
2. Diana Ross and the Supremes - Someday We'll Be Together
3. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Down On The Corner
4. Steam - Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye
5. B.J. Thomas - Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head

December 21, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 21, 1969 was Two Little Boys by Rolf Harris, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

1. Rolf Harris - Two Little Boys
2. Archies - Sugar Sugar
3. Kenny Rogers & The First Edition - Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town
4. Stevie Wonder - Yester-Me Yester-You Yesterday
5. Blue Mink - Melting Pot

December 21, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 21, 1969 was Someday We'll Be Together by Diana Ross & The Supremes, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

1. Diana Ross & The Supremes - Someday We'll Be Together
2. Jackson 5 - I Want You Back
3. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Friendship Train
4. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - These Eyes
5. James Brown - Ain't It Funky Now (Part 1)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st is Sagittarius.

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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 21, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 21, 1969 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 21, 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 21, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 02:35 pm and setting at 06:39 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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Your place in the Universe on December 21, 1969

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Someone born on December 21, 1969 is:

55 years 4 months old,

or 664 months and 15 days old,

or 2889 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20225 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 21, 1969?

There are 229 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 21, 1969.

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