What happened on Sunday August 03, 1969?

Here's what happened on August 03, 1969:

• Tragic Aeroflot Flight H-826 Crash in Ukraine A devastating aviation disaster occurred when Aeroflot Flight H-826, an Antonov 24B aircraft, experienced a catastrophic mechanical failure. Approximately 11 minutes after takeoff from Dnepropetrovsk, a propeller blade detached, causing the plane to lose control. The aircraft descended rapidly and spun before ultimately crashing, resulting in the tragic loss of all 55 passengers and crew members on board.
• Cincinnati Reds vs Philadelphia Phillies Historic High-Scoring Game In a remarkable baseball match, the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in an extraordinary high-scoring game with a final score of 19-17. This game stands out as one of the most prolific offensive performances in baseball history.
• Sandra Spuzich Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Professional golfer Sandra Spuzich emerged victorious at the LPGA Buckeye Savings Golf Invitational, showcasing her skill and competitive prowess in women's professional golf.

Events in 1969

August 03, 1969: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 03, 1969

Newspapers from Aug. 03, 1969

August 03, 1969 was a Sunday and it was the 215th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 03, 1969 can also be written as 8/3/1969 in the US and as 3/8/1969 in UK and Europe.

August 03, 1969 in August 1969 calendar

Famous people born on August 03, 1969:

• Doug Overton

  Professional basketball guard who played in the NBA for teams like the Philadelphia 76ers and Denver Nuggets during the late 1990s.

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on August 3rd

Famous people died on August 03, 1969:

• Alexander Mair

  Australian politician, 26th premier of new south wales (b. 1889).

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on August 3rd

August 03, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 03, 1969 was In The Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus) by Zager & Evans, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

1. Zager & Evans - In The Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus)
2. Tommy James and the Shondells - Crystal Blue Persuasion
3. Blood, Sweat & Tears - Spinning Wheel
4. Stevie Wonder - My Cherie Amour
5. Jr. Walker & the All Stars - What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)

August 03, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 03, 1969 was Something In The Air by Thunderclap Newman, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

1. Thunderclap Newman - Something In The Air
2. Elvis Presley - In The Ghetto
3. The Rolling Stones - Honky Tonk Women
4. Plastic Ono Band - Give Peace A Chance
5. Amen Corner - Hello Suzie

August 03, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 03, 1969 was Mother Popcorn (You Got To Have A Mother For Me) Part 1 by James Brown, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

1. James Brown - Mother Popcorn (You Got To Have A Mother For Me) Part 1
2. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)
3. The Impressions - Choice Of Colors
4. The Winstons - Color Him Father
5. Stevie Wonder - My Cherie Amour

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 3rd is Leo.

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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 03, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 03, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 03, 1969 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 03, 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 03, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 10:39 pm and setting at 01:25 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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Your place in the Universe on August 03, 1969

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Someone born on August 03, 1969 is:

55 years 8 months old,

or 668 months and 20 days old,

or 2907 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20352 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 03, 1969?

There are 102 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 3rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 03, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 03, 1969.

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