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1969 (MCMLXIX in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1969th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1969 a year special to you? Discover what 1969 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1969, 1969 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1969, how old is someone born in 1969 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1969.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What was 1969 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1969
- Who was the U.S. President in 1969?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1969?
- Who was the Pope in 1969?
- 1969: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1969?
- What was the number 1 song in the UK in 1969?
- What was the most popular movie in 1969?
- What was the best selling book in 1969?
- How old is someone born in 1969?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1969?
What was 1969 known for ?
- In addition to marking the passage between the 1960s and 1970s, the year 1969 also saw the presidential torch pass from President Lyndon Johnson to Richard Nixon.
- The newly-minted President, along with other world leaders, claimed jurisdiction over a world population estimated at 3.6 billion people. The most popular names that year were Michael, for boys, and Lisa, for girls. Included amongst all these newborns were rappers, R. Kelly and Puff Daddy; drummer, Dave Crohl; and actresses, Jennifer Anniston and Renee Zelleger. Sadly, as we all know, life finds its balance in death. In these 12 short months, the world lost Dwight Eisenhower, Judy Garland, Rocky Marciano, and Ho Chi Minh.
- Those sitting down for a moving picture had a chance to see True Grit, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and The Wild Bunch. For the more academically-inclined, popular novel choices included Slaughterhouse-Five, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, and The Andromeda Strain. Keep skimming to find out how this year changed computers and helped open the world’s eyes to a new frontier.
- Some notable firsts in 1969, aside from the July 20th lunar landing, included the first test flight of a supersonic jetliner, the first successful eye transplant, the first Woodstock festival, and the opening of the first Wendy’s Hamburgers.
- Science helped open the way to the lunar module, laser printer, Taser, and mousepad. In addition to seeing the first man on the moon, this year also witnessed hard-pressed US forces capture Hamburger Hill. Shortly after that, those same troops began to withdraw from Vietnam.
- The year 1969 also saw the US withdraw the 500, 1000, 5000, and 10,000 dollar bills from circulation and ended the Supreme Court ban on “obscene materials”. Lastly, for all the children of the world, this year gave two two notable gifts: Sesame Street and The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
- Regardless of whether you scrutinize the moon landing for hoaxes, or recently travelled across the country in a Boeing 747, the year 1969 helped make it all possible.
- The world population in 1969 was 3,625,680,627 people according to data by United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. This figure includes both urban and rural populations. The urban population at that time accounted for 36.0% of the total population, which is roughly 1.3 billion individuals.The annual population change in 1969 was an increase of +74.2 million people, representing a percentage increase of +2.09% over the previous year.The average population density in 1969 was 15 persons per square mile (or 24 persons per square kilometer).
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Key World Leaders of 1969
Who was the U.S. President in 1969?
In 1969, Lyndon B. Johnson (Democrat) was President of the United States until January 20, 1969; on January 20, 1969, Richard Nixon (Republican) was appointed as the new President of the United States.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1969?
In 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour). His administration brought about major social reforms, including the legalization of abortion and homosexuality, and led Britain through economic challenges.
Who was the Pope in 1969?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1969 was Pope St Paul VI who had held the papacy since 1963. During his papacy, he concluded the Second Vatican Council and issued *Humanae Vitae*, reaffirming the Church's stance on birth control.
1969: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
The Middle Americans
In 1969, The Middle Americans was named by TIME magazine as Person of the Year. Also referred to as the silent majority.
What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1969?
The number 1 song in the USA in 1969, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Sugar, Sugar by The Archies
What was the number 1 song in the UK in 1969?
The number 1 song in the UK in 1969, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Sugar Sugar by Archies
What was the most popular movie in 1969?
The most popular movie and box office hit was Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid by George Roy Hill
What was the best selling book in 1969?
How old is someone born in 1969?
Someone born in 1969 is 56 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1969?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1969 was the Year of the Rooster.
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