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August 17, 1970 was the 229th day of the year 1970, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 17, 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 17, 1970, who was born and died on August 17, 1970, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 1970, which were the most popular songs (ex. Make It With You by Bread), 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 17th, 1970 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 17, 1970?
- August 17, 1970: What happened on that day?
- August 17, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 17, 1970?
- August 17, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 17, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
- August 17, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 17, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
- August 17, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 17, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 17, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 17, 1970?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1970?
- Who was the Pope on August 17, 1970?
What day of the week was August 17, 1970?
August 17, 1970 was a Monday and it was the 229th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 17, 1970 can also be written as 8/17/1970 in the US and as 17/8/1970 in UK and Europe.
August 17, 1970: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 17, 1970:
- Venera 7 (us), 1st softlanding on venus, launched
- August 18 ampndash the u.s. sinks 418 containers of nerve gas into the gulf stream near the bahamas.
August 17, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th 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 17, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 17th, 1970 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 17, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 17, 1970 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 08:16 pm and setting at 07:52 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 18, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Sep 15, 1970.
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Who was born on August 17, 1970?
Famous people born on August 17, 1970:
- Andrus Kivirähk
Estonian author known for his works blending folklore and contemporary themes.
- Jim Courier
American tennis player who won four grand-slam tournaments in 1991 and 1993.
- Mark Gebel
American circus performer, noted family member, and the son gunther gebel williams, the ringling brothers great trainer of animals.
- Tammy Townsend
Tv actress.
- Giovanna Trillini
Giovanna Trillini is an Italian fencer who won multiple Olympic gold medals in foil fencing.
- Even Moen
Even Moen is a retired Norwegian footballer known for his successful career in the sport.
- Øyvind Leonhardsen
Norwegian coach and footballer.
- Karl Unterkircher
Italian-born mountain guide and climber, he was raised in italy.
- Saif Ali Khan
Actor.
- Bernard Wilson
Nfl defensive tackle (arizona cardinals).
- Brad Bretz
Wlaf quarterback (frankfurt galaxy).
- Rupert Degas
English voice actor.
- Romana Hamzová
- István Kovács
- Jorge Posada
- Salvatore Zanghì
- Götz Kubitschek
Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:
![Robert De Niro]()
Robert De NiroAmerican actor, director, and businessman.
![Sean Penn]()
Sean PennAmerican actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).
![Donnie Wahlberg]()
Donnie WahlbergAmerican musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.
![Belinda Carlisle]()
Belinda CarlisleAmerican musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...
![Yû Aoi]()
Yû AoiYû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.
![Austin Butler]()
Austin ButlerAustin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.
![Maureen O'Hara]()
Maureen O'HaraAn irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.
![Brady Corbet]()
Brady CorbetBrady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.
![Helen McCrory]()
Helen McCroryBritish actress (b. 1968).
![Julian Fellowes]()
Julian FellowesEnglish actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.
August 17, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 53 years 8 months old,
or 644 months and 2 days old,
or 2800 weeks and 4 days old,
or 19604 days old,
if you were born on August 17, 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 17, 1970?
There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1970?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 17, 1970.
August 17, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 17, 1970:
- Rattana Pestonji
Thai filmmaker producer screenwriter and cinematographer (d. 70).
- Lois Butler
- Antonio Pensa
What famous deaths happened on August 17th?
Famous deaths on August 17th:
![Billy Murray]()
Billy MurraySinger (denver nightengale), dies at 77.
![Pearl Bailey]()
Pearl BaileyAmerican entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.
![Vivian Vance]()
Vivian VanceBeloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.
![Yvonne Craig]()
Yvonne CraigYvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.
![Richard Barthelmess]()
Richard BarthelmessActor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.
- Draydon Carter
Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.
- Pandit Jasraj
Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
- Odai Barakat
Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Liviya Gershwin
Liviya Gershwin was an American composer and lyricist who collaborated with her brother, George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.
- Azaylea Frost
Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.
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August 17, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 17, 1970:
- Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
- Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
August 17, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 17, 1970 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 17th and August 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 17, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1970 was Make It With You by Bread, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
August 17, 1970: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bread - Make It With You
- Carpenters - (They Long To Be) Close To You
- Eric Burdon and War - Spill The Wine
- Edwin Starr - War
- Mungo Jerry - In The Summertime
August 17, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1970 was The Wonder Of You by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
August 17, 1970: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 17, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. 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 17, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1970 was Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
August 17, 1970: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 17, 1970 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours
- James Brown - Get Up (I Feel Like Being Like A) Sex Machine (Part 1)
- Edwin Starr - War
- Jr. Walker & The All Stars - Do You See My Love (For You Growing)
- Clarence Carter - Patches
August 17, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 17, 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
Stray Cat Rock: Sex Hunter
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Yasuharu Hasebe
Starring: Meiko Kaji, Rikiya Yasuoka, Tatsuya Fuji, Jirô Okazaki
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
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
House of Dark Shadows
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Dan Curtis
Starring: Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Roger Davis
August 17, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 17, 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
Schwarzer Peter
Release year: 1970
Starring: Peter Garden, Helmut Brandenburg
August 17, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 17, 1970 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
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
The Lord Won'T Mind
By: Gordon Merrick
Before the publication of this beloved book, almost every gay play and novel ended in suicide or deep despair.
Such Good Friends
By: Lois Gould
HARDCOVER ......NO DJ. BOOK IN EXCELLENT CONDITION ......NO MAKS, TEARS, OR WEAR .....WILL SHIPPE WITHIN 24 HOUR .....CP5
The French Lieutenant'S Woman
By: John Fowles
The French Lieutenant's Woman, John Fowles's most loved and bestselling work internationally, is a masterful feat of seductive storytelling. It effectively reinvents the Victorian novel.
Who was the US President on August 17, 1970?
On August 17, 1970 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1970?
On August 17, 1970 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 17, 1970?
On August 17, 1970 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 17th?
August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
- 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
- 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).
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.
