Saturday August 02, 1969: on this day

August 02, 1969 was the 214th day of the year 1969, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 02, 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 02, 1969, who was born and died on August 02, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 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 2nd, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 02, 1969?


August 02, 1969 was a Saturday and it was the 214th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1969 can also be written as 8/2/1969 in the US and as 2/8/1969 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 1969 in August 1969 calendar

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August 02, 1969: What happened on that day?


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August 02, 1969: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 02, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd 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 02, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 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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Discover the planets positions on August 2nd, 1969 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 02, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 02, 1969 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 10:17 pm and setting at 12:17 pm.

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 02, 1969?


Famous people born on August 02, 1969:

  • Cederic Ceballos

    Former NBA player known for his scoring ability.

  • Angelica Rivera

    Former First Lady of Mexico and actress.

  • Fernando Couto

    Portuguese manager and footballer.

  • David Wain

    Writer.

  • Richard Hallebeek

    Dutch jazz guitarist.

  • Erik Meijer

    Dutch soccer player (psv, uerdingen).

  • Jan Axel Blomberg Norwegian drummer (Dimmu Borgir

    Winds, mayhem).

  • Jan Blomberg

    Norwegian songwriter and drummer (winds mayhem & arcturus).

  • Stephanie Honer
  • DJ Toomp
  • Alessio Delpiano
  • Badara Diatta
  • Neil Fuller
  • Borce Gjurev
  • Terrence Warren

Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:

  • Carroll O'Connor
    Carroll O'Connor

    Carroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.

  • Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise

    Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

  • Isabel Allende
    Isabel Allende

    Isabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...

  • Muriel Robin
    Muriel Robin

    She is a french comedian, singer, and actress.

  • Kevin Smith
    Kevin Smith

    Kevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.

  • Sam Worthington
    Sam Worthington

    Sam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.

  • Wes Craven
    Wes Craven

    American screen writer, filmmaker and author.

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Joanna Cassidy
    Joanna Cassidy

    American actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.

  • Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy

    American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.

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August 02, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 54 years 7 months old,

or 655 months and 17 days old,

or 2850 weeks and 3 days old,

or 19953 days old,

if you were born on August 02, 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 02, 1969?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 02, 1969.

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August 02, 1969: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 02, 1969:

  • Clarence Dickinson

    Composer dies at 96.

  • Leslie Cliff
  • Giuseppe Cenzato
  • Federico Sargolini
  • Harry Hyland

What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?

Famous deaths on August 2nd:

  • Jean-Pierre Melville
    Jean-Pierre Melville

    French filmmaker.

  • David Huddleston
    David Huddleston

    American actor (b. 1930).

  • Cathleen Nesbitt
    Cathleen Nesbitt

    English actress (separate tables) dies at 93.

  • Josehua Bell

    Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.

  • Lexander Graham Bell

    Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.

  • Sruly Halberstam

    Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.

  • Vin Scully

    Vin scully is a retired american sportscaster best known for his 67 seasons as the play-by-play announcer for the los angeles dodgers.

  • Larysa Kosach

    Ukrainian writer known for her poetry and prose.

  • Harace Mann

    American educator and politician known for advocating public education reform.

  • Raymond Carver

    Raymond Carver was an American short story writer and poet, who is considered one of the most influential writers of the late 20th century.

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August 02, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 02, 1969:

  • St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
  • St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
  • St. Stephen
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
  • Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
  • Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
  • Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
  • Day of airborne forces in Russia
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August 02, 1969: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 02, 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 02, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 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 02, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 02, 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 02, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1969 was Something In The Air by Thunderclap Newman, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

August 02, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 02, 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 02, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 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 02, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 02, 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 02, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 02, 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 02, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 02, 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 02, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 02, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 02, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 02, 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 02, 1969?

On August 02, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1969?

On August 02, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 02, 1969?

On August 02, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 2nd?

August 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention, battle of al hudaydah in yemen: at least 20 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition in al hudaydah (yemen). saudi arabia's spokesperson denied that its jets were present in the area, but blamed rebels.
  • 2017 - Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: a volunteer search and rescue team from the syria civil defence says that 33 people were injured by toxic gas dropped from an unmanned helicopter onto saraqeb, rebel-held idlib governorate.

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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.

Discover how August 1969 calendar looked like.

Saturday August 2, 1969