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What day of the week was August 22, 1969?


August 22, 1969 was a Friday and it was the 234th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 1969 can also be written as 8/22/1969 in the US and as 22/8/1969 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 1969 in August 1969 calendar

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August 22, 1969: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 22, 1969:

  • Beatles record a video for long & winding road
  • Gloria o smith, (ny), crowned 2nd miss black america
  • Hurricane camille strikes u.s. gulf coast; kills 255.

August 22, 1969: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 22, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd 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 22, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 22nd, 1969 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 22, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 22, 1969 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 22, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 04:27 pm and setting at 01:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 29, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Aug 27, 1969.

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Who was born on August 22, 1969?


Famous people born on August 22, 1969:

  • Brode

    Renowned contemporary artist known for abstract expressionism.

  • Juan Miguel Hernández Martínez

    Honduran politician who has served as the President of Honduras since 2014.

  • Indiah Hicks

    Indiah Hicks is a renowned interior designer known for her elegant and sustainable design approach.

  • Jaquin Cortes

    Jaquin Cortes is a Spanish dancer and choreographer known for his work in the world of flamenco dance.

  • Jamaica Baldwin

    Acclaimed poet known for her powerful and evocative verses.

  • Facundo Manes

    Facundo Manes is an Argentine neuroscientist and entrepreneur, known for co-founding the brain research institute INECO.

  • Marvin Bynum

    Marvin Bynum was an American football player who played in the National Football League (NFL) as a defensive back.

  • Niam Kiarostami

    Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker known for his innovative storytelling.

  • Hipolito Pichardo

    Pitcher (kc royals), esperanza, dominican republic.

  • Maurice Graef

    Soccer player (vvw and roda jc).

  • Joey Shaw
  • Charles Musonda
  • Jörg Bode
  • Raffaele Verzillo
  • Bruno Tobback
  • Richard Witschge

Whose famous birthday is on August 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 22nd:

  • Dua Lipa
    Dua Lipa

    Dua lipa is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.

  • Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
    Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

    Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is a British actor known for his roles in popular TV shows and films such as 'Lost', 'Oz', and 'The Bourne...

  • James Corden
    James Corden

    James corden is a british comedian and actor, best known for hosting the late late show and for his role in the film into the woods.

  • Kristen Wiig
    Kristen Wiig

    Kristen wiig is an american comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and...

  • Tori Amos
    Tori Amos

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Rodrigo Santoro
    Rodrigo Santoro

    Rodrigo santoro is a brazilian actor known for his roles in popular films such as 300 and love actually.

  • Richard Armitage
    Richard Armitage

    Richard armitage is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.

  • Ray Bradbury
    Ray Bradbury

    American sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.

  • Honor Blackman
    Honor Blackman

    British actress.

  • Leni Riefenstahl
    Leni Riefenstahl

    Leni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.

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How old is someone born on August 22, 1969?


Someone born on August 22, 1969 is:

54 years 9 months old,

or 657 months and 1 day old,

or 2856 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19998 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 22, 1969?

There are 91 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 22, 1969.

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August 22, 1969: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 22, 1969:

  • Maria Antonelli
  • Filippo Rolando

What famous deaths happened on August 22nd?

Famous deaths on August 22nd:

  • Colleen Dewhurst
    Colleen Dewhurst

    Colleen Dewhurst was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.

  • Sebastian Cabot
    Sebastian Cabot

    Actor and singer from english-canadian (d. 1977).

  • Dorotea Mackiewicz

    Pioneering investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting on corruption.

  • Laurelyn Joyner

    Set multiple world records in long jump.

  • Kenyatta Kenyatta

    Kenyatta was the first president of Kenya and a prominent figure in the Kenyan independence movement.

  • Lennex Kenyatta

    Lennex Kenyatta was the first President of Kenya, serving from 1963 to 1978.

  • Antario Dubois

    Antario Dubois was a renowned French composer and pianist known for his innovative classical music compositions.

  • Fayne Blackwood

    Fayne Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her historical fiction novels that brought to life the stories of forgotten...

  • Ulyssa Blackwood

    Ulyssa Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her epic historical sagas and complex character studies.

  • Yarrow

    Renowned folk singer known for his contributions to the music industry.

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August 22, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 22, 1969:

  • RC feasts - Mary queen of angels

Observances on August 22, 1969:

  • International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
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August 22, 1969: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 22, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 18th and August 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 22, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 1969 was Honky Tonk Women by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 22, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 22, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Honky Tonk Women
  2. - A Boy Named Sue
  3. - Crystal Blue Persuasion
  4. - Sweet Caroline (Good Times Never Seemed So Good)
  5. - In The Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus)

August 22, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 22, 1969 was Saved By The Bell by Robin Gibb, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 22, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 22, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. 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 22, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 22, 1969 was Share Your Love With Me by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 22, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 22, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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August 22, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 22, 1969 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Fellini Satyricon

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Federico Fellini

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

Country: United States of America

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

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Claude Chabrol

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

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

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Pier Paolo Pasolini

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

Country: Italy

August 22, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 22, 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

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Grant Simmons

Sesame Street

Release year: 1969

Written by:

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

Country: United States of America

The Hardy Boys

The Hardy Boys

Release year: 1969

Starring: Byron Kane, Dal McKennon, Jane Webb

Country: United States of America

August 22, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 22, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Between Parent & Teenager by Haim G. Ginott

Between Parent & Teenager

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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.

The Making Of The President 1968 by Theodore H. White

The Making Of The President 1968

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White combines a novelist's flair for dramatization with a historian's sense to significance with a synthesizing ability that grabs the reader by his lapels."

The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton

The Andromeda Strain

By:

The United States government has been warned by some of the most respected biophysicists in America: Current sterilization procedures for returning space probes could not guarantee an uncontaminated re-entry.

Linda Goodman'S Sun Signs by Linda Goodman

Linda Goodman'S Sun Signs

By:

Discover the truth about your life and those around you. Is he truly unstable underneath that calm exterior?

New Moon Rising by Eugenia Price

New Moon Rising

By:

The second novel in the St. Simons Trilogy. A rich and compelling tale about love, hardship and the quest for happiness in war-torn South.

August 22, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 22, 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 22, 1969?

On August 22, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 1969?

On August 22, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 22, 1969?

On August 22, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 22nd?

August 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2018 - According to senior industry sources, the previously announced initial public offer of saudi aramco was canceled.
  • 2017 - Conflict at ain al-hilweh: three more palestinians were injured in renewed clashes between islamist extremists, the fatah-supported joint palestinian security force and the ain al-hilweh palestinian refuge camp.
  • 2016 - 2016 pacific typhoon season: typhoon mindulle is expected to make landfall close to tokyo, japan. train services and flights will be cancelled. it will arrive one day after typhoon kompasu. (bloomberg),

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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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