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August 08, 1970 was the 220th day of the year 1970, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 08, 1970 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 08, 1970, who was born and died on August 08, 1970, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 08, 1970, which were the most popular songs (ex. (They Long To Be) Close To You by Carpenters), movies (e.g. Borsalino, directed by Jacques Deray), TV series (e.g. Irmãos Coragem) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 8th, 1970 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 08, 1970?
- August 08, 1970: What happened on that day?
- August 08, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 08, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 08, 1970?
- August 08, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 08, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
- August 08, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 08, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
- August 08, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 08, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 08, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 08, 1970?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 1970?
- Who was the Pope on August 08, 1970?
What day of the week was August 08, 1970?
August 08, 1970 was a Saturday and it was the 220th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 08, 1970 can also be written as 8/8/1970 in the US and as 8/8/1970 in UK and Europe.
August 08, 1970: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 08, 1970:
- New york yankees honor casey stengel, retiring his number 37
August 08, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 08, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 8th, 1970 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 08, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 08, 1970 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 1970 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 August 08, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 12:08 pm and setting at 10:39 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 18, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Aug 17, 1970.
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Who was born on August 08, 1970?
Famous people born on August 08, 1970:
- Pascal Duquenne
Belgian actor who won the best performer prize at cannes film festival on may 20, 1996 for his role as jaco van dormael's "the eighth day".
- Chester Williams
South african rugby player and coach (d. 2019).
- Presley O'Connor
Versatile writer known for engaging feature articles on a wide range of topics.
- Ben G. Davis
English chemist and academic.
- José Francisco Molina
Spanish footballer and manager.
- Trev Alberts
American football player and journalist.
- Patrice Braut
Belgian victim who worked as an informatician at the wtc (97th floor twin tower north), 13 years later, dna testing revealed that he was a...
- Simone Annichiarico
She is an italian family legend, and the daughter of actor walter chiari (left) and alida chaelli (right).
- Catriona Fallon
Burlingame, california -- rower (1992, 96 olympics - 4th place).
- Amaia Arruti
Lpga golfer.
- Johann Mühlegg
Whose famous birthday is on August 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 8th:
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Faye WongFaye wong is a chinese singer and actress known for her ethereal voice and influential presence in the chinese music industry.
![Peyton List]()
Peyton ListPeyton list is an american actress known for her roles in the disney channel series jessie and the film diary of a wimpy kid: rodrick rules.
![Dustin Hoffman]()
Dustin HoffmanAmerican actor who created some of the most memorable characters in cinema history, winning two oscars, five oscar nominations and an emmy...
![Robin Quivers]()
Robin QuiversAmerican radio personality, author, and co-host of howard sternaeur (tm), the nationally syndicated radio show and cable tv show.
![Esther Williams]()
Esther WilliamsAmerican actress and swimmer, who became a swimming champion and became a leading lady in aquatic extravaganzas during the '50s, '60s and...
![Keith Carradine]()
Keith CarradineAmerican actor from a theatre family.
![Rory Calhoun]()
Rory CalhounAmerican actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".
![Roger Penrose]()
Roger PenroseMathematician and english physicist.
![Katie Leung]()
Katie LeungKatie Leung is a Scottish actress best known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series.
![Rena Mero]()
Rena MeroAmerican wrestler.
August 08, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 53 years 8 months old,
or 644 months and 16 days old,
or 2802 weeks and 4 days old,
or 19618 days old,
if you were born on August 08, 1970.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 1970?
There are 106 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 8th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1970?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 08, 1970.
August 08, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on August 8th?
Famous deaths on August 8th:
![Louise Brooks]()
Louise BrooksIconic silent film actress known for her bob haircut and roles in Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl.
![Patricia Neal]()
Patricia NealAmerican actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.
![Olivia Newton-John]()
Olivia Newton-JohnAn american singer, born in australia.
![Karen Black]()
Karen BlackAmerican actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.
![Glen Campbell]()
Glen CampbellAmerican country and western singer, recording artist, and actor in tv and film.
![Barbara Bel Geddes]()
Barbara Bel GeddesNyc, new york -- actress.
![Fay Wray]()
Fay WrayFay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.
![Richard Deacon]()
Richard DeaconAmerican actor and singer (d.1984).
![Alan Napier]()
Alan NapierAmerican actor, alfred the butler on batman, at 85 years old (born 1903).
![Ilse Werner]()
Ilse WernerActress and singer from the netherlands, german (d. 2005).
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August 08, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 08, 1970:
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Dominic de Guzman, priest, (1170-1221).
- Sweden - Namesday of Queen Silvia, an Official Flag Day.
- Taiwan: Father's Day. (In Mandarin, Ba Ba means father and 8-8, or August 8).
- St. Hormisdas
- St. Smaragdus (and companions)
- St. Largus
- St. Cyriacus
August 08, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 08, 1970 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 3rd and August 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 08, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 1970 was (They Long To Be) Close To You by Carpenters, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.
August 08, 1970: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 08, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Carpenters - (They Long To Be) Close To You
- Bread - Make It With You
- Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)
- Eric Burdon and War - Spill The Wine
- Freda Payne - Band Of Gold
August 08, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 1970 was The Wonder Of You by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.
August 08, 1970: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 08, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - The Wonder Of You
- Hotlegs - Neanderthal Man
- The Kinks - Lola
- Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Tears Of A Clown
- Shirley Bassey - Something
August 08, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 1970 was Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.
August 08, 1970: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 08, 1970 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours
- Jackson 5 - The Love You Save
- James Brown - Get Up (I Feel Like Being Like A) Sex Machine (Part 1)
- Jr. Walker & The All Stars - Do You See My Love (For You Growing)
- The Temptations - Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today)
August 08, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 08, 1970 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Borsalino
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Jacques Deray
Starring: Alain Delon, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Arnoldo Foà, Laura Adani, Catherine Rouvel, Corinne Marchand, Françoise Christophe
Country: Italy
Metello
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Mauro Bolognini
Starring: Renzo Montagnani, Gabriele Lavia, Lucia Bosè, Ottavia Piccolo, Massimo Ranieri, Mariano Rigillo, Pino Colizzi, Franco Balducci, Luigi Diberti, Tina Aumont, Frank Wolff, Steffen Zacharias
Country: Italy
WUSA
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Stuart Rosenberg
Starring: Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Anthony Perkins, Laurence Harvey
La pacifista
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Miklós Jancsó
Starring: Monica Vitti, Gino Lavagetto, Francesco Carnelutti, Pierre Clémenti, Sergio Tramonti, Piero Faggioni, Daniel Pommereulle, Peter Pasetti
Country: Italy
Soldier Blue
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Ralph Nelson
Starring: Candice Bergen, Peter Strauss, Donald Pleasence, John Anderson
Country: United States of America
August 08, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 08, 1970 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Irmãos Coragem
Release year: 1970
Villette
Release year: 1970
Tatort
Release year: 1970
August 08, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 08, 1970 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Crystal Cave
By: Mary Stewart
Myridden Emrys, the poor son of a Welsh princess and a savage, is a troubled child, haunted with visions and portents.
Great Lion Of God
By: Taylor Caldwell
Caldwell's classic epic novel is an inspiring, moving, and spiritual tale about St. Paul and the lives of the Jews, Romans, and early Christians.
Mary Queen Of Scots
By: Antonia Fraser
Marie Antoinette author Her royal birth secured her claim to the thrones in two countries; her marriage with the young French dauphin promised a third glory crown.
Human Sexual Inadequacy
By: William H. Masters and Virginia E. Johnson
This book is a revolutionary guide to the treatment of sexual dysfunction. Over five hundred couples have been treated by Masters and Johnson's Reproductive Biology Research Foundation, St. Louis, over eleven years of clinical work.
The Secret Woman
By: Victoria Holt
Victoria Holt, the Queen of Gothic Romance, has sold over 100 million copies. "I will be back," he stated. "Perhaps you are thinking sooner than you think. "He
Who was the US President on August 08, 1970?
On August 08, 1970 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 1970?
On August 08, 1970 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 08, 1970?
On August 08, 1970 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 8th?
August 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 8th, such as:
- 2018 - Academy awards: academy of motion picture arts and sciences announces changes to the oscars. this includes a shorter ceremony and a category called "most popular film".
- 2017 - Battle of marawi. the pentagon is looking into conducting airstrikes on marawi. if approved, this would allow the united states to send troops into the area to fight the isis-affiliated maute and other islamist terror groups. later, a spokesperson denied the claims and clarified that the philippines had not requested such an airstrike.
- 2016 - 2016 ethiopian protests. more than 50 protesters were killed by ethiopian security force forces in the past few days. the government blocked internet access and restricted journalistic access to the country.
What happened in 1970?
1970 was filled with very interesting events such as
- The Epoch
- Afro-American Historical Calendar Series Established
- Netherlands Christian Workers Union (NCW) forms
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What was the calendar for August 1970?
August 1970 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
