Sunday August 02, 1970: on this day

August 02, 1970 was the 214th day of the year 1970, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 02, 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 02, 1970, who was born and died on August 02, 1970, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 1970, which were the most popular songs (ex. (They Long To Be) Close To You by Carpenters), movies (e.g. Soldier Blue, directed by Ralph Nelson), TV series (e.g. Irmãos Coragem) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 2nd, 1970 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 02, 1970?


August 02, 1970 was a Sunday and it was the 214th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1970 can also be written as 8/2/1970 in the US and as 2/8/1970 in UK and Europe.

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August 02, 1970: What happened on that day?


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August 02, 1970: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 02, 1970: 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, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Dog personality and how the Metal 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, 1970 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 02, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 02, 1970 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 06:02 am and setting at 08:58 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 18, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Aug 17, 1970.

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Who was born on August 02, 1970?


Famous people born on August 02, 1970:

  • Kevin Smith
    Kevin Smith

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

  • Sausha Parker

    Renowned actress known for her roles in various blockbuster movies.

  • Desirie Horton

    Olympic gold medalist in sprinting events.

  • Tony Amonte

    Hingham, massachusetts -- nhl right-wing (chicago blackhawks usa).

  • Philo Wallace

    Barbiadian west indies cricketer.

  • Chainey Umphrey

    Albuquerque, new mexico -- gymnast (1996 olympics - 5th place).

  • Jonathan Andrew Kaye

    Denver, colorado -- pga golfer (1995 quad city-2nd).

  • Wes Bender

    Wlaf / nfl running back (frankfurt galaxy, no saints).

  • Elijah Alexander

    Nfl linebacker (indianapolis colts and denver broncos).

  • Ricardo Tavarelli
  • Yap Kim Hock
  • Yu Sun-bok
  • Natal'ja Ivanova
  • Alessandro Ciriani
  • David Cárcamo
  • Luigi Seviroli
  • Mohamed Sayed Ibrahim

Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:

  • 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...

  • 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'.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Jacinda Barrett
    Jacinda Barrett

    Model and actress from australia-americans.

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August 02, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 53 years 7 months old,

or 643 months and 17 days old,

or 2798 weeks and 2 days old,

or 19588 days old,

if you were born on August 02, 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 02, 1970?

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, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 02, 1970.

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August 02, 1970: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 02, 1970:

  • Angus MacFarlane-Grieve

    English academic, mathematician, rower, and soldier (b. 1891).

  • Jean Dessès
  • Salvatore Cherubino

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, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 02, 1970:

  • 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, 1970: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 02, 1970 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 27th and August 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 02, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1970 was (They Long To Be) Close To You by Carpenters, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

August 02, 1970: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 02, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 27th and August 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (They Long To Be) Close To You
  2. - Make It With You
  3. - Mama Told Me (Not To Come)
  4. - Band Of Gold
  5. - Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)

August 02, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1970 was In The Summertime by Mungo Jerry, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

August 02, 1970: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 02, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 27th and August 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - In The Summertime
  2. - All Right Now
  3. - Up Around The Bend
  4. - It's All In The Game
  5. - The Wonder Of You

August 02, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 1970 was Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

August 02, 1970: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 02, 1970 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 27th and August 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours
  2. - The Love You Save
  3. - Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today)
  4. - Get Up (I Feel Like Being Like A) Sex Machine (Part 1)
  5. - Steal Away

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August 02, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 02, 1970 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Soldier Blue

Soldier Blue

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Ralph Nelson

Starring: Candice Bergen, Peter Strauss, Donald Pleasence, John Anderson

Country: United States of America

Chisum

Chisum

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Andrew V. McLaglen

Starring: John Wayne, Forrest Tucker, Christopher George, Ben Johnson

Country: United States of America

Lovers and Other Strangers

Lovers and Other Strangers

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Cy Howard

Starring: Gig Young, Bea Arthur, Bonnie Bedelia, Michael Brandon

Country: United States of America

Borsalino

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

Metello

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

August 02, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 02, 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

Irmãos Coragem

Release year: 1970

Villette

Villette

Release year: 1970

Ljubav na seoski nacin

Ljubav na seoski nacin

Release year: 1970

Starring: Dragan Zaric, Miodrag 'Ckalja' Petrovic, Ratko Saric, Zika Milenkovic

August 02, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 02, 1970 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Civilisation by Kenneth Clark

Civilisation

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Civilisation - 48 pages in full colour

Up The Organization by Robert Townsend

Up The Organization

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Although Up the Organization was published over thirty-five years before its first publication, it continues to be a top choice for business books, even though it was first published in 1983.

The French Lieutenant'S Woman by John Fowles

The French Lieutenant'S Woman

By:

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.

The Secret Woman by Victoria Holt

The Secret Woman

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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

Human Sexual Inadequacy by William H. Masters and Virginia E. Johnson

Human Sexual Inadequacy

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This book is a revolutionary guide to the treatment of sexual dysfunction. Over five hundred couples have been treated by Masters and Johnson's Reproductive Biology Research Foundation, St. Louis, over eleven years of clinical work.

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Who was the US President on August 02, 1970?

On August 02, 1970 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1970?

On August 02, 1970 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 02, 1970?

On August 02, 1970 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 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.

Discover how August 1970 calendar looked like.

Sunday August 2, 1970