December 17th, 1969, was a Wednesday. It was day 351 of 1969. The decade was the 1960s.
51 years, 7 months and 7 days have passed since December 17th, 1969.
The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.
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Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on December 17th, 1969.
The movie "A Boy Named Charlie Brown" was at the top of the box office on December 17th, 1969.
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The date is December 17th, 1969 and it's a Wednesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. The Christmas season of 1969 is in full swing. The decorations are up and festive songs are playing on the radio.
In America, the song Leaving On A Jet Plane by Peter Paul & Mary is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Two Little Boys by Rolf Harris is the number one hit song. Richard Nixon is currently the President of the United States and the movie A Boy Named Charlie Brown is at the top of the Box Office.
In the United Kingdom, Harold Wilson is the current Prime Minister. In fashion, a new "hippie subculture" has emerged, bringing with it laid back Bohemian styles. Frayed bell-bottomed 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.
On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Bonanza", "Gilligan's Island", "Columbo." and "The Brady Bunch". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "My Three Sons", "Underdog", "Star Trek: The Original Series" and "The Banana Splits". Popular toys at the moment include the likes of Etch A Sketch, the Easy-Bake Oven, Frisbee and Snoopy Astronaut (figure).
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During 1969, the war in Vietnam was still ongoing. 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 Vietnam.
The best NBA players in 1969 were Wes Unseld, Billy Cunningham, Elgin Baylor, Earl Monroe and Oscar Robertson.
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.
The buddy drama film "Midnight Cowboy" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1969.
The song "Games People Play" by Joe South won a Grammy for 1969's Song of the Year.
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.
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 Middle Americans" (aka The Silent Majority) were named as the Time Person of the Year in 1969.
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the hippie counterculture was at its height in popularity. 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.
In the late 1960s, sales of lava lamps took off. It wasn't until the second half of the 1970s that they started to go out of fashion.
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the afro hairstyle was at its peak in popularity. Public figures such as Angela Davis, Pam Grier, Jimi Hendrix and the Jackson 5 were among those who sported the style.
Around this period, color television was continuing to rise in popularity. However, black-and-white TV sets were still the most-purchased.
During this period, push-button telephones started to replace the older rotary style landlines.
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.
During this period, the fast food industry was growing, much to the detriment of local diners and drive-in restaurants. As a result, things such as jukeboxes and carhops also started to decline.
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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 from their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then check out December 17th, 1975 instead.
Celebrities, historical figures and other notable people who were born on December 17th.
Pope.
Born on December 17th, 1936
He turned 33 on this day in 1969.
Actor.
Born on December 17th, 1953
He turned 16 on this day in 1969.
Boxer.
Born on December 17th, 1978
He was born exactly 9 years after this date.
Whistleblower.
Born on December 17th, 1987
She was born exactly 18 years after this date.
Richard Nixon was the President of the United States on December 17th, 1969.
Harold Wilson was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on December 17th, 1969.
Jack Lynch was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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