Saturday August 30, 1969: on this day

August 30, 1969 was the 242nd day of the year 1969, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 30, 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 August 30, 1969, who was born and died on August 30, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 30, 1969, which were the most popular songs (ex. Honky Tonk Women by The Rolling Stones), movies (e.g. Fellini Satyricon, directed by Federico Fellini), TV series (e.g. Here Comes The Grump) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 30th, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 30, 1969?


August 30, 1969 was a Saturday and it was the 242nd day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 30, 1969 can also be written as 8/30/1969 in the US and as 30/8/1969 in UK and Europe.

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August 30, 1969: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 30, 1969:

  • 69th us golf amateur championship won by steve melnyk
  • 120,000 attend texas international pop festival.
  • Racial disturbances in fort lauderdale, florida.
  • 25,000 attend second annual sky river rock festival, tenino, washington.

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August 30, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 30, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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August 30, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 30, 1969 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 August 30, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 09:03 pm and setting at 11:08 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 27, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Sep 25, 1969.

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Who was born on August 30, 1969?


Famous people born on August 30, 1969:

  • Tonjua Jones

    Olympic gold medalist in sprinting events.

  • Laurent Delahousse

    French journalist and television host on france 2 national tv channel.

  • Vladimir Jugovic

    Vladimir jugovic is a retired serbian footballer who is best known for his successful career playing for clubs such as red star belgrade,...

  • Valérie Bénaïm

    Valérie bénaïm is a french television presenter and personality known for her work on various talk shows and reality tv programs.

  • Dimitris Sgouros

    Greek composer and pianist.

  • Jerold Jeffcoat

    Wlaf defensive tackle (scottish claymores).

  • Nebojsa Glogovac
  • Angelo Tumminelli
  • Salvatore Avallone
  • Božidar Bandović
  • Dylan Kidd
  • Rossana San Juan

Whose famous birthday is on August 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 30th:

  • Cameron Diaz
    Cameron Diaz

    American actress, producer and former fashion model.

  • Kitty Wells
    Kitty Wells

    American country-western singer who was so popular during the decade between the 1950s and the early 1970s, she was called "the queen of...

  • Peggy Lipton
    Peggy Lipton

    American actress.

  • Michael Chiklis
    Michael Chiklis

    American actor and star of "the shield," a tv drama about police.

  • Ted Williams
    Ted Williams

    American baseball player.

  • Fred MacMurray
    Fred MacMurray

    Actor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83.

  • Joan Blondell
    Joan Blondell

    American actress and singer (b. 1906).

  • Elden Henson
    Elden Henson

    Elden Henson is an actor who gained fame for his roles in sports-related movies.

  • Elizabeth Ashley
    Elizabeth Ashley

    American actress, she was young, beautiful, and intense when she played her first stage role in 1961-62's "take her, she's mine" for which...

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

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August 30, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 54 years 6 months old,

or 654 months and 28 days old,

or 2847 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19934 days old,

if you were born on August 30, 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 August 30, 1969?

There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 30th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 30, 1969.

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August 30, 1969: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 30, 1969:

  • José Samyn
  • Mauro Loyo Sánchez (97)

What famous deaths happened on August 30th?

Famous deaths on August 30th:

  • Bharat Gopy
    Bharat Gopy

    Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.

  • Charles Bronson
    Charles Bronson

    American actor who has appeared in more than 70 films.

  • Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor.

  • Valerie Harper
    Valerie Harper

    American actress who was well-known for her role as the worrywart in the "mary tyler moore show," which ran from 1970 to 1974.

  • Charles Coburn
    Charles Coburn

    American actor and singer (d. 1961).

  • William Talman
    William Talman

    American actor and screenwriter (d. 1968).

  • Milian Cavalcanti

    Pioneering Brazilian filmmaker known for his avant-garde works.

  • Oliver Sacks

    Renowned neurologist known for his work in the field of neurology and his bestselling books.

  • Muhannad Al-Hakim

    Influential physician and scholar in the Islamic Golden Age.

  • Mihail Gorbachev

    Mihail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union and a prominent figure in the business world after the dissolution of the USSR.

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August 30, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 30, 1969:

  • International Day of the Disappeared
  • Turkey - Victory Day (to commemorate the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922)
  • Peru - Saint Rose of Lima's Day

Observances on August 30, 1969:

  • International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
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August 30, 1969: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 30, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 25th and August 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 30, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 1969 was Honky Tonk Women by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 30, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 30, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Honky Tonk Women
  2. - A Boy Named Sue
  3. - Sugar, Sugar
  4. - Put A Little Love In Your Heart
  5. - Sweet Caroline (Good Times Never Seemed So Good)

August 30, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 1969 was Saved By The Bell by Robin Gibb, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 30, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 30, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Saved By The Bell
  2. - Give Peace A Chance
  3. - Make Me An Island
  4. - My Cherie Amour

August 30, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 1969 was Share Your Love With Me by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 30, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 30, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Share Your Love With Me
  2. - The Nitty Gritty
  3. - Your Good Thing (Is About To End)
  4. - Choice Of Colors
  5. - Mother Popcorn (You Got To Have A Mother For Me) Part 1

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August 30, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 30, 1969 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Fellini Satyricon

Fellini Satyricon

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Federico Fellini

Starring: Martin Potter, Hiram Keller, Max Born, Salvo Randone

Country: United States of America

Marlowe

Marlowe

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Paul Bogart

Starring: James Garner, Gayle Hunnicutt, Carroll O'Connor, Rita Moreno

Country: United States of America

This Man Must Die

This Man Must Die

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Claude Chabrol

Starring: Michel Duchaussoy, Caroline Cellier, Jean Yanne, Anouk Ferjac

Journey to the Far Side of the Sun

Journey to the Far Side of the Sun

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Robert Parrish

Starring: Roy Thinnes, Ian Hendry, Patrick Wymark, Lynn Loring

Country: United States of America

Porcile

Porcile

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Pier Paolo Pasolini

Starring: Pierre Clémenti, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Alberto Lionello, Ugo Tognazzi

Country: Italy

August 30, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 30, 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:

Here Comes the Grump

Here Comes the Grump

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Grant Simmons

Sesame Street

Sesame Street

Release year: 1969

Written by:

Starring: Frank Oz, Caroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson, Jim Henson

Country: United States of America

August 30, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 30, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Goodbye Look by Ross MacDonald

The Goodbye Look

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Lew Archer, in The Goodbye Look is hired by Larry Chalmers and Irene Chalmers to investigate a burglary at their mission-style home.

The Love Machine by Jacqueline Susann

The Love Machine

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This novel is set in a time where steak, vodka, and Benzedrine were staples of a healthy diet. Robin Stone is the "love machine", a TV-network king around whom women flock.

Naked Came The Stranger by Penelope Ashe

Naked Came The Stranger

By:

This is a steamy, bestseller tale about Long Island lust. It was written by Mike McGrady (Newsday columnist) and two dozen of his associates. Gillian Blake, talk show host, the

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.

Between Parent & Teenager by Haim G. Ginott

Between Parent & Teenager

By:

To have a peaceful and meaningful relationship between parent and teen, you must let go. As parents, we need to be there for our children. Teenagers do not need us.

August 30, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 30, 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

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Who was the US President on August 30, 1969?

On August 30, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1969?

On August 30, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 30, 1969?

On August 30, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 30th?

August 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:

  • 2018 - Economy of argentina: argentina raises its interest rate to 60% as its currency plummets.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 11 afghan civilians were killed and 16 others were injured when a nato helicopter attacked logar province east of kabul, where taliban insurgents had sought refuge.
  • 2016 - Sinjar massacre: many yazidi were killed in the massacre of 2014. isil discovered 72 mass graves.

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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 August 1969?

August 1969 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.

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