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May 30, 1969 Memorial Day

May 30, 1969, was a Friday. It was 55 years, 5 months, and 6 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Gemini.

Song charts

Popular songs

On May 30, 1969, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Get Back" by The Beatles
  • United Kingdom: "Get Back" by The Beatles

The music charts on May 30, 1969

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Get Back - The Beatles With Billy Preston
  • Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In - The 5th Dimension
  • Love (Can Make You Happy) - Mercy
  • Hair - The Cowsills
  • Oh Happy Day - The Edwin Hawkins' Singers Featuring Dorothy Combs Morrison
Play the top songs from 1969
A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 1969. Take a trip back to the days of The Scafford, Marvin Gaye, The Beatles, Elvis Presley and Marmalade.
Winning

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Winning".

Facts

Memorial Day 1969 was 20,248 days ago. Approximately 675 months have passed. It was the 150th day of 1969, in week 22. The decade was the swinging sixties. People born on this day are currently 55 years old and belong to the Generation X generation. 225 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to May 30, 1969

Let's go back to the swinging sixties.

It is Friday, May 30, 1969. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Gemini. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.

The summer of 1969 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual. The school year is nearly finished. It is Memorial Day in the United States, which means that summer has unofficially begun. The song "Get Back" by The Beatles is at the top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Richard Nixon is the President of the United States, and the movie Winning is at the top of the box office. Harold Wilson is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In fashion, a new "hippie subculture" has emerged, bringing with it laid-back Bohemian styles. Frayed bell-bottom jeans, Jesus sandals, crushed velvet suits, and bright tie-dye t-shirts are all popular items of clothing at the moment.

It's 1969, so radio stations are playing hit songs from artists such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Zager & Evans, The Archies, The 5th Dimension and Elvis Presley. A Western called "Midnight Cowboy" is being shown in movie theaters at the moment. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Judy Garland, Brian Jones, Sharon Tate, and Tammi Terrell would all still be alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Bonanza", "Steptoe and Son", "Gilligan's Island", and "Columbo". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Thunderbirds", "The King Kong Show", "Aquaman", and "Wacky Races". Popular toys at the moment include Matchbox toy cars, Ken (doll), Lite-Brite, and Clackers.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 30, 1969, will have the star sign Gemini.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1969 was the year of the Rooster (Yin Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 6.
  • Native American Zodiac: May 30, 1969 falls under the Deer.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of May will have the birthstone Emerald.
  • Birth flower (May): The Lily of the Valley and the Hawthorn.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 30, 1969.

  • The Vietnam War is still ongoing.

    The Vietnam War is still ongoing

    The war in Vietnam was still ongoing in 1969. By this stage, the conflict had become unpopular with most Americans. Many people wanted the military to throw in the towel and exit the country. In 1969, 11,616 US service personnel were killed in the war.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 1969?

    Who were the best NBA players in 1969?

    The best NBA players in 1969 were Wes Unseld, Billy Cunningham, Elgin Baylor, Earl Monroe and Oscar Robertson.
  • Who were the best football players?

    Who were the best football players?

    In 1969, the best soccer players were Gianni Rivera, Luigi Riva, Gerd Müller, Johan Cruyff, Ove Kindvall, George Best, Franz Beckenbauer, Pierino Prati, Petar Zhekov and Jack Charlton.
  • Midnight Cowboy.

    Midnight Cowboy

    The buddy drama film "Midnight Cowboy" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1969.
  • Joe South - "Games People Play"

    Joe South - "Games People Play"

    The song "Games People Play" by Joe South won a Grammy for 1969's Song of the Year.
  • 1969 in music.

    1969 in music

    The Billboard Charts in 1969 were dominated by the likes of Marvin Gaye, The 5th Dimension, The Beatles, Zager and Evans, The Rolling Stones, The Archies and Tommy Roe.
  • 1969 in movies.

    1969 in movies

    Movies released in 1969 included Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Midnight Cowboy, Easy Rider, "Hello, Dolly!", Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice, The Italian Job, Paint Your Wagon, True Grit, The Wild Bunch, Cactus Flower, "Goodbye, Columbus" and On Her Majesty's Secret Service.
  • The Silent Majority.

    The Silent Majority

    "The Middle Americans" (aka The Silent Majority) were named Time Person of the Year in 1969.
  • The Volkswagen Beetle.

    The Volkswagen Beetle

    The Volkswagen Beetle was one of the most common cars on the road. Sales of the vehicle increased following the release of the 1968 film The Love Bug (and its subsequent spin-offs).
  • The Hippie movement.

    The Hippie movement

    The hippie counterculture reached its peak during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The movement, which sprung up in opposition to the Vietnam War, was centered around peace, psychedelic music, sexual liberation, bright colors, and drugs such as LSD and marijuana.
  • Lava lamps are all the rage.

    Lava lamps are all the rage

    Sales of lava lamps increased in the late 1960s. It wasn't until the second half of the 1970s that they started to go out of fashion.
  • The afro hairstyle is at its peak in popularity.

    The afro hairstyle is at its peak in popularity

    The afro hairstyle took off during the 1960s and early 1970s. Public figures such as Angela Davis, Pam Grier, Jimi Hendrix, and the Jackson 5 were among those who sported the style.
  • Color TV.

    Color TV

    Although color television was rising in popularity, black-and-white TV sets were still the most popular.
  • The push-button telephone.

    The push-button telephone

    Push-button telephones were beginning to replace the older rotary-style landlines.
  • The miniskirt has taken over.

    The miniskirt has taken over

    In the mid-to-late 1960s, the miniskirt became a favored clothing item among women. The skirt countered the conservatism of the 1950s and early 1960s. As a result, many people at the time saw it as a rebellious fashion statement.
  • Fast food is replacing diners and drive-ins.

    Fast food is replacing diners and drive-ins

    The fast food industry was steadily growing, much to the detriment of local diners and drive-in restaurants. Consequently, things such as jukeboxes and carhops also started to decline.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to May 30, 1969.

  • May 15, 1969: American teenager Robert Rayford dies of a mysterious illness in Missouri. Nearly two decades later, it is discovered that this was one of the first cases of AIDS in the United States.
  • May 28, 1969: Football: A.C. Milan win the European Cup after they defeat Ajax 4-1.
  • This date: May 30, 1969
  • June 4, 1969: Mexicana Flight 704 crashes, killing 79 people. Mexican tennis player Rafael Osuna is among the dead.
  • June 7, 1969: The Johnny Cash Show makes its debut on ABC.
  • June 9, 1969: Brian Jones announces his departure from The Rolling Stones.
  • June 14, 1969: 6-year-old Dennis Martin goes missing during a camping trip in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee.
  • June 22, 1969: Actress Judy Garland dies from a drug overdose at the age of 47.
  • June 23, 1969: Boxing: George Foreman makes his professional debut in a third-round KO over Don Waldhelm.
  • June 28, 1969: The Stonewall riots begin in New York City after the police raid an LGBT bar in Manhattan.

1960s fashion

Photographs of 1960s fashion and hairstyles.

1960s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1969

In May 1969, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from May 1969.

Here's Lucy
Here's Lucy
Adam-12
Adam-12
Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O
Columbo
Columbo
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Dark Shadows
Dark Shadows
I Dream of Jeannie
I Dream of Jeannie
Gilligan's Island
Gilligan's Island
Steptoe and Son
Steptoe and Son
Bonanza
Bonanza
Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
What's My Line?
What's My Line?

Cars in 1969

1969 saw the introduction of cars such as the Dodge Challenger, the Ford Capri, the Chevrolet Kingswood, the Volkswagen K70, the Mercury Capri, and the Mitsubishi Galant.

Cars in 1969.

Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on May 30, 1969

If you were a kid on May 30, 1969, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

Joe 90
Joe 90
The Adventures of Gulliver
The Adventures of Gulliver
The Archie Show
The Archie Show

Wacky Races
Wacky Races
The Banana Splits
The Banana Splits
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
Skippy the Bush Kangaroo
Skippy the Bush Kangaroo
Spider-Man
Spider-Man
Aquaman
Aquaman
The Herculoids
The Herculoids
The Monkees
The Monkees
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1969

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

Frisbee
Frisbee
Crissy (doll)
Crissy (doll)
Clackers
Clackers
Battleship (game)
Battleship (game)
Lite-Brite
Lite-Brite
Best of the West (action figures)
Best of the West (action figures)
Twister mat
Twister mat
Suzy Homemaker
Suzy Homemaker
Operation
Operation
Scalextric
Scalextric
Motorific (slot car toys)
Motorific (slot car toys)
Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots
Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots

Were you born on May 30, 1969?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1969.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out May 30, 1975, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 30.

Mel Blanc

Mel Blanc

Voice actor Deceased
Born on May 30, 1908
He turned 61 on this day in 1969.

Big L

Big L

Rapper Deceased
Born on May 30, 1974
He was born exactly 5 years after this date.

Cee Lo Green

Cee Lo Green

Singer
Born on May 30, 1974
He was born exactly 5 years after this date.

Steven Gerrard

Steven Gerrard

Soccer player
Born on May 30, 1980
He was born exactly 11 years after this date.

Eddie Jamaal Griffin

Eddie Jamaal Griffin

NBA player Deceased
Born on May 30, 1982
He was born exactly 13 years after this date.

USA

US President

Richard Nixon was the President of the United States on May 30, 1969.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Harold Wilson was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Jack Lynch was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on May 30, 1969 was most likely conceived around September 6, 1968.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 30, 1969 is close to February 20, 1970.

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Stats for May 30, 1969

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about May 30, 1969:

  • 20,248 days have passed since this date.
  • 2,892 weeks have passed.
  • 1,749,430,800 seconds have passed since May 30, 1969.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 2,041,002,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 902,706,292,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 291,571,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 150,451,049 steps. That's roughly 66,867 miles.
  • 20,993,170 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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