Thursday May 08, 1969: on this day

May 08, 1969 was the 128th day of the year 1969, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 08, 1969 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 08, 1969, who was born and died on May 08, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 08, 1969, which were the most popular songs (ex. Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) by The 5th Dimension), movies (e.g. Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed, directed by Terence Fisher), TV series (e.g. The Liberace Show) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 8th, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 08, 1969?


May 08, 1969 was a Thursday and it was the 128th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 1969 can also be written as 5/8/1969 in the US and as 8/5/1969 in UK and Europe.

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May 08, 1969: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 08, 1969:

  • Pope paul vi publishes constitution sacra ritum congregation
  • Cambodia recognizes german democratic republic.

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May 08, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 08, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Rooster personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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May 08, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 08, 1969 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 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 May 08, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 02:05 am and setting at 01:09 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 02, 1969 while the next full moon would come on May 31, 1969.

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Who was born on May 08, 1969?


Famous people born on May 08, 1969:

  • Nieve O'Connor

    Nieve O'Connor is an Irish singer-songwriter known for her emotive folk-pop music.

  • Akebono Taro

    American sumo wrestler, the 64th yokozuna.

  • Fabrice Tiozzo

    French boxer and light heavyweight.

  • François Busnel

    French journalist for l'express, literary critic and tv host, he hosts the weekly program "la grande librairie", on france 5 (since 2008).

  • Cécile Helle

    Cécile helle is a french politician known for serving as the mayor of avignon.

  • John Timu

    New zealand rugby player.

  • Jonny Searle

    English rower.

  • Swift Burch

    Canadian football league defensive end (montreal alouettes).

  • Duane Forde

    Fullback for the canadian football league (calgary stampeders).

  • Brad Culpepper

    Nfl defensive tackle (tampa bay buccaneers).

Whose famous birthday is on May 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 8th:

  • Enrique Iglesias
    Enrique Iglesias

    Spanish singer, son of julio iglesias, famed heartthrob, but appealing to the next generation.

  • Don Rickles
    Don Rickles

    Don rickles was a legendary comedian known for his insult comedy and quick wit, earning him the nickname 'mr.

  • Melissa Gilbert
    Melissa Gilbert

    Melissa gilbert is an american tv actress best known for her role as laura ingalls wilder on the tv show little house on the prairie.

  • Gary Glitter
    Gary Glitter

    Gary glitter is a british rock singer known for his glam rock hits in the 1970s, including 'rock and roll (part 2).

  • Nora Arnezeder
    Nora Arnezeder

    French singer and actress, born to a catholic father and an austrian mother and a jewish egyptian mother.

  • David Attenborough
    David Attenborough

    Naturalist and broadcaster in english.

  • Lex Barker
    Lex Barker

    American actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.

  • Christina Cole
    Christina Cole

    English actress.

  • James Mitchum
    James Mitchum

    Robert mitchum's elder son is an american actor and family star.

  • Salome Jens
    Salome Jens

    Milwaukee actor.

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May 08, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 54 years 11 months old,

or 659 months and 8 days old,

or 2866 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20067 days old,

if you were born on May 08, 1969.

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 May 08, 1969?

There are 22 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 08, 1969.

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May 08, 1969: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 08, 1969:

  • Remington Kellogg

    Renowned journalist known for his investigative reporting.

What famous deaths happened on May 8th?

Famous deaths on May 8th:

  • George Peppard
    George Peppard

    American actor and tv series star who appeared in 25 films.

  • Dirk Bogarde
    Dirk Bogarde

    He was a british actor and a skilled craftsman.

  • Barbara Payton
    Barbara Payton

    American actress, onscreen since 1940.

  • Jeanne Cooper
    Jeanne Cooper

    Minneapolis, minnesota -- actress (kay young and restless).

  • Dennis Waterman
    Dennis Waterman

    English actor and singer (b. 1948).

  • Richard Derr
    Richard Derr

    Actor in "when worlds collide", dies from cancer at 74.

  • Luceil LeSueur

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in classic films.

  • Maurice Sendak

    Maurice Sendak was an American author and illustrator best known for his children's books, including the classic 'Where the Wild Things...

  • Celedonio Romero

    Renowned Spanish guitarist and member of the famous guitar quartet, The Romeros.

  • Jing Yong

    Renowned Chinese novelist known for his wuxia novels.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 8th

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May 08, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 08, 1969:

  • Parents' Day in South Korea
  • Iris feast of the Region of Brussels capital (in Belgium)
  • VE Day
  • World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

Observances on May 08, 1969:

  • Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War

Saints celebrated on May 08, 1969:

  • Saints Wiro, Plechelmus and Otger
  • Saint Macharius of Ghent (died 1012)
  • Saint Ida of Nivelles
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May 08, 1969: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 08, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 5th and May 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 08, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 1969 was Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures) by The 5th Dimension, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

May 08, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 08, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)
  2. - Hair
  3. - It's Your Thing
  4. - Hawaii Five-O
  5. - You've Made Me So Very Happy

May 08, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 08, 1969 was Get Back by Beatles With Billy Preston, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

May 08, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 08, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Get Back
  2. - My Sentimental Friend
  3. - Goodbye
  4. - Man Of The World
  5. - Come Back And Shake Me

May 08, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 1969 was It's Your Thing by The Isley Brothers, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

May 08, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 08, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - It's Your Thing
  2. - The Chokin' Kind
  3. - Only The Strong Survive
  4. - I Don't Want Nobody To Give Me Nothing (Open Up The Door, I'
  5. - Cissy Strut

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May 08, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 08, 1969 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed

Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Terence Fisher

Starring: Peter Cushing, Veronica Carlson, Freddie Jones, Simon Ward

Winning

Winning

Release year: 1969

Directed by: James Goldstone

Starring: Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Robert Wagner, Richard Thomas

My Night at Maud's

My Night at Maud's

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Éric Rohmer

Starring: Jean-Louis Trintignant, Françoise Fabian, Marie-Christine Barrault, Antoine Vitez

Country: United States of America

Easy Rider

Easy Rider

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Dennis Hopper

Starring: Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, Jack Nicholson, Antonio Mendoza

Country: United States of America

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Release year: 1969

Directed by: Barbet Schroeder

Starring: Mimsy Farmer, Klaus Grünberg, Heinz Engelmann, Michel Chanderli

Country: United States of America

May 08, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 08, 1969 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Liberace Show

The Liberace Show

Release year: 1969

Starring: Liberace, George Liberace

Country: United States of America

Dororo

Dororo

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Akihiko Shiota

Two in Clover

Two in Clover

Release year: 1969

May 08, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 08, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Grant Takes Command by Bruce Catton

Grant Takes Command

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This classic work of military history follows the adventures of the mysterious commander-in-chief of the Union forces during the Civil War's last year and a quarter.

Sunday The Rabbi Stayed Home by Harry Kemelman

Sunday The Rabbi Stayed Home

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Rabbi Small faces infighting, backstabbing and a murder as Passover approaches. This New York Times Bestseller is compiled by Rabbi David Small. As Rabbi Small's five-year contract at Barnard's Crossing synagogue ends,

Except For Me And Thee by Jessamyn West

Except For Me And Thee

By:

There is a small crease near the spine for DJ. The pages are crisp and clean, and the binding is secure. Solid Book.

Miss Craig'S 21-Day Shape-Up Program For Men And Women by Marjorie Craig

Miss Craig'S 21-Day Shape-Up Program For Men And Women

By:

It looks like it has never been used. It has no dustcover, but the hardboards and pages remain in excellent condition.

The Inland Island by Josephine Winslow Johnson

The Inland Island

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The Inland Island was published originally in 1969. It is a powerful, relevant story about a woman and her farm, as well as the gradual invasion by a more automated society.

May 08, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 08, 1969 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Space Travel

Space Travel

Platform: Multics, GECOS, PDP-7

Genre: Simulation game

history

Who was the US President on May 08, 1969?

On May 08, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 1969?

On May 08, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 08, 1969?

On May 08, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about May 8th?

May 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of May. 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 May 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 lahore bombing: at least 11 people are killed in a blast near the data darbar sufi shrine, lahore (pakistan), which is located at the 11th century. half of these were police officers.
  • 2018 - Colombian conflict: the colombian war crimes tribunal begins investigating atrocities committed during the 1960s war.
  • 2017 - Spirit airlines cancels 11 flights from fort lauderdale-hollywood international airport and delays 30 others due to a dispute with its pilots. (as talks take place between the airline's union, air line pilots association international). three people are taken into custody after protests broke out.

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What happened in 1969?

1969 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Johnny Cash Show, debuts on ABC-TV
  • 101st Belmont: Braulio Baeza aboard Arts and Letters wins in 2:28.8
  • Tommy James and Shondells release Crystal Blue Persuasion

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What was the calendar for May 1969?

May 1969 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.

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Thursday May 8, 1969