What happened on Sunday October 26, 1969?

Here's what happened on October 26, 1969:

• Portugal's First Multiparty Elections After nearly 44 years of single-party rule, Portugal held its first multiparty elections. The União Nacional party won all 130 seats in the Assembly of the Republic, signaling a complex transition in the country's political landscape.
• Devastating Earthquake in Yugoslavia A powerful magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the Banja Luka region of Yugoslavia, causing significant destruction and human suffering. The earthquake resulted in 20 fatalities, 150 serious injuries, and left approximately 65,000 people homeless, creating a massive humanitarian crisis.
• First Broadcast of WHMA TV WHMA (now known as WJSU) TV channel 40 in Anniston, Alabama, commenced its first broadcast as a CBS affiliate, marking a significant moment in local television history.

Events in 1969

October 26, 1969: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 26, 1969

Newspapers from Oct. 26, 1969

October 26, 1969: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Atlanta Falcons - Green Bay Packers : 10 - 28
• Detroit Lions - Minnesota Vikings : 10 - 24
• Los Angeles Rams - Chicago Bears : 9 - 7
• New Orleans Saints - Philadelphia Eagles : 10 - 13
• San Francisco 49ers - Baltimore Colts : 24 - 21

October 26, 1969 was a Sunday and it was the 299th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 1969 can also be written as 10/26/1969 in the US and as 26/10/1969 in UK and Europe.

October 26, 1969 in October 1969 calendar

Famous people born on October 26, 1969:

• Kirsty Hawkshaw
• Robert Maillet
• Sarina Wiegman

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on October 26th

Famous people died on October 26, 1969:

• Nicolás Perchicot
• Cyril Slater

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on October 26th

October 26, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 1969 was I Can't Get Next To You by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

1. The Temptations - I Can't Get Next To You
2. Sly & the Family Stone - Hot Fun In The Summertime
3. The Archies - Sugar, Sugar
4. Oliver - Jean
5. Elvis Presley - Suspicious Minds

October 26, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 26, 1969 was I'll Never Fall In Love Again by Bobbie Gentry, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

1. Bobbie Gentry - I'll Never Fall In Love Again
2. Jane Birkin & Serge Gainsbourg - Je T'Aime... Moi Non Plus
3. Lou Christie - I'm Gonna Make You Mine
4. Archies - Sugar Sugar
5. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon Rising

October 26, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 26, 1969 was I Can't Get Next To You by The Temptations, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

1. The Temptations - I Can't Get Next To You
2. Marvin Gaye - That's The Way Love Is
3. Sly & The Family Stone - Hot Fun In The Summertime
4. Jerry Butler - What's The Use Of Breaking Up
5. Garland Green - Jealous Kind Of Fella

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 26, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 26, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 26, 1969 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 26, 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 October 26, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 05:25 pm and setting at 08:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 25, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Nov 23, 1969.

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Your place in the Universe on October 26, 1969

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Someone born on October 26, 1969 is:

55 years 6 months old,

or 666 months and 7 days old,

or 2896 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20278 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 26, 1969?

There are 176 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 26, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 26, 1969.

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