Friday August 01, 1969: on this day

August 01, 1969 was the 213th day of the year 1969, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 01, 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 01, 1969, who was born and died on August 01, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 01, 1969, which were the most popular songs (ex. In The Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus) by Zager & Evans), movies (e.g. Night of Bloody Horror, directed by Joy N. Houck Jr.), TV series (e.g. Sesame Street) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 1st, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 01, 1969?


August 01, 1969 was a Friday and it was the 213th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 1969 can also be written as 8/1/1969 in the US and as 1/8/1969 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 1969 in August 1969 calendar

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August 01, 1969: What happened on that day?


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August 01, 1969: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 01, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st 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 01, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 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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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on August 1st, 1969 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 01, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 01, 1969 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 01, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 09:55 pm and setting at 11:09 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 01, 1969?


Famous people born on August 01, 1969:

  • David Wain
    David Wain

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Kevin Jarvis

    Lexington, kentucky -- pitcher (cin reds).

  • Andrei Borissov

    Estonian manager and footballer.

  • Graham Thorpe

    Journalist and english cricketer.

  • Antonio Conte

    Coach.

  • Ben Chaplin

    Actor.

  • Stuart Wade

    English actor.

  • Paul Tonkinson
  • Clint Culp
  • Alain Damasio
  • Marco Antonio Di Renzo
  • Franco Vassallo
  • Naoki Yasuzaki
  • Tomasz Łapiński
  • Mariano Sotgia
  • Carmelo Chiaramonte
  • Ana Celentano

Whose famous birthday is on August 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 1st:

  • Jason Momoa
    Jason Momoa

    Jason momoa is an american actor known for his roles as khal drogo in game of thrones and aquaman in the dc extended universe.

  • Sam Mendes
    Sam Mendes

    British film and stage director.

  • Meena Kumari
    Meena Kumari

    Indian actress in film (d. 1972).

  • Giancarlo Giannini
    Giancarlo Giannini

    He is an italian actor with sad eyes, and the tragicomic hero of many wertmuller films.

  • Chuck D
    Chuck D

    American rapper and producer (public enemy the bomb squad, confrontation camp).

  • Demián Bichir
    Demián Bichir

    Mexican-american producer and actor.

  • Nathalie Delon
    Nathalie Delon

    Nathalie delon was a french actress known for her roles in films such as le samouraï and the sicilian clan.

  • Geoffrey Holder
    Geoffrey Holder

    Brazilian actor, choreographer, director, and dancer.

  • Kris Holden-Ried
    Kris Holden-Ried

    Canadian actor.

  • Tom Wilson
    Tom Wilson

    American cartoonist, ziggy, creator of the character.

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August 01, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 54 years 7 months old,

or 655 months and 18 days old,

or 2850 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19954 days old,

if you were born on August 01, 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 01, 1969?

There are 135 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 01, 1969.

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August 01, 1969: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 01, 1969:

  • Gerhard Mitter
  • Joseph Schacht
  • Márton Lőrincz
  • Miguel Labordeta

What famous deaths happened on August 1st?

Famous deaths on August 1st:

  • Wilford Brimley
    Wilford Brimley

    Wilford brimley was an american actor known for his roles in cocoon, the thing, and the natural.

  • Frances Farmer
    Frances Farmer

    American actress and "miss sex appeal of 1937" leading lady.

  • Cilla Black
    Cilla Black

    British tv host and singer.

  • Eva Bartok
    Eva Bartok

    Hungarian-english actress (d. 1998).

  • Strother Martin
    Strother Martin

    American actor, who plays western characters with grizzled accents.

  • Florence Eldridge
    Florence Eldridge

    Broadway actress, the swan, dies at 86.

  • Pola Negri
    Pola Negri

    Polish-american actress.

  • Bal Gangadhar Tilak
    Bal Gangadhar Tilak

    Indian leader of the indian nationalist party (born 1856).

  • Corazon Aquino

    Aristocratic filipino family.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 1st

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August 01, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 01, 1969:

  • Orthodox Christianity - Procession of the Cross
  • Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago - Emancipation Day
  • St. Pellegrini/Peregrinus
  • Angola - Armed Forces Day
  • Switzerland - National Day
  • Benin - National Day
  • Sts. Faith, Hope, and Charity (sisters).
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Ethelwolf
  • Yorkshire, United Kingdom - Yorkshire Day
  • People's Republic of China - Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Liberation Army

Observances on August 01, 1969:

  • World Breastfeeding Week, 1-7 August [WHO]
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August 01, 1969: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 01, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 28th and August 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 01, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 1969 was In The Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus) by Zager & Evans, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

August 01, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 01, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 28th and August 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - In The Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus)
  2. - Crystal Blue Persuasion
  3. - Spinning Wheel
  4. - My Cherie Amour
  5. - What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)

August 01, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 01, 1969 was Something In The Air by Thunderclap Newman, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

August 01, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 01, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 28th and August 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Something In The Air
  2. - In The Ghetto
  3. - Honky Tonk Women
  4. - Give Peace A Chance
  5. - Hello Suzie

August 01, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 1969 was Mother Popcorn (You Got To Have A Mother For Me) Part 1 by James Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

August 01, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 01, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 28th and August 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Mother Popcorn (You Got To Have A Mother For Me) Part 1
  2. - What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)
  3. - Choice Of Colors
  4. - Color Him Father
  5. - My Cherie Amour

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August 01, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 01, 1969 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Night of Bloody Horror

Night of Bloody Horror

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Joy N. Houck Jr.

Starring: Gerald McRaney, Gaye Yellen, Herbert Nelson, Evelyn Hendricks

Slogan

Slogan

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Pierre Grimblat

Starring: Serge Gainsbourg, Jane Birkin, Andréa Parisy, Daniel Gélin

The Gay Deceivers

The Gay Deceivers

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Bruce Kessler

Starring: Kevin Coughlin, Brooke Bundy, Lawrence P. Casey, Jo Ann Harris

Career Bed

Career Bed

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Joel M. Reed

Starring: Jennifer Welles, John Cardoza, Honey Hunter, Stioge Glyspayne

Putney Swope

Putney Swope

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Robert Downey Sr.

Starring: Arnold Johnson, Stan Gottlieb, Allen Garfield, Archie Russell

August 01, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 01, 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:

Sesame Street

Sesame Street

Release year: 1969

Written by:

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

Country: United States of America

The Liberace Show

The Liberace Show

Release year: 1969

Starring: Liberace, George Liberace

Country: United States of America

August 01, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 01, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

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.

The Goodbye Look by Ross MacDonald

The Goodbye Look

By:

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

The Kingdom And The Power by Gay Talese

The Kingdom And The Power

By:

The classic inside story from The New York Times, one of the most respected and powerful American newspapers.

My Turn At Bat by Ted Williams

My Turn At Bat

By:

My Turn at Bat, Ted Williams' story about his remarkable life and career in baseball is now available for the first-time in many years.

August 01, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 01, 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 01, 1969?

On August 01, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 01, 1969?

On August 01, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 01, 1969?

On August 01, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 1st?

August 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:

  • 2018 - After workers strike over ticketing changes, the eiffel tower in paris is shut down.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: a blast at a shia mosque in herat in afghanistan kills at most 29 people and injures many more.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the taliban claim responsibility for the truck bombing at a military base in kabul.

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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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