Tuesday August 05, 1969: on this day

August 05, 1969 was the 217th day of the year 1969, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 05, 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 05, 1969, who was born and died on August 05, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 05, 1969, which were the most popular songs (ex. In The Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus) by Zager & Evans), movies (e.g. Take the Money and Run, directed by Woody Allen), TV series (e.g. Sesame Street) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 5th, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 05, 1969?


August 05, 1969 was a Tuesday and it was the 217th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 1969 can also be written as 8/5/1969 in the US and as 5/8/1969 in UK and Europe.

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August 05, 1969: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 05, 1969:

  • Mariner 7 flies past mars
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  • Mariner program: mariner 7 makes its closest fly-by of mars (3,524 kilometers).
  • The beatles at 11:30 have photographer iain macmillan take their photo on a zebra crossing on abbey road.
  • A fire breaks out in the bannerman's castle in the hudson river most of the roof collapses and crashes down to the lower levels.
  • The haunted mansion attraction opens at disneyland california. later versions opened in florida, tokyo and paris.
  • Followers of charles manson murder sharon tate, (who was eight months pregnant), and her friends: folgers coffee heiress abigail folger, wojciech frykowski, and hollywood hairstylist jay sebring at the home of tate and her husband, roman polanski, in los angeles, california. also killed was steven parent, leaving from a visit to the polanskis' caretaker. more than 100 stab wounds are found on the victims, except for parent, who had been shot almost as soon as the manson family entered the
  • The police raid occurs in atlanta, georgia, leading to the creation of the georgia gay liberation front.

August 05, 1969: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 05, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th 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 05, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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August 05, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 05, 1969 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 05, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 11:28 pm and setting at 03:36 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 05, 1969?


Famous people born on August 05, 1969:

  • Venkatesh Prasad

    Indian cricketer and coach.

  • Vasbert Drakes

    Barbadian cricketer.

  • Rob Scott

    Australian rower.

  • Jackie Doyle-Price

    English politician.

  • Jojo Moyes

    Journalist.

  • Paola Volpato

    Chilean actress.

  • Halle Cioffi

    Cleveland, ohio -- tennis star.

  • James Fuller

    Nfl / wlaf safety (n o saints, frankfurt galaxy, scotland.

  • Marco Spangaro
  • Romulo Peña Jr.
  • Diego Schoening

Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:

  • Genelia D'Souza
    Genelia D'Souza

    Genelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.

  • Loni Anderson
    Loni Anderson

    American actress.

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Maureen McCormick
    Maureen McCormick

    Maureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.

  • Mark Strong
    Mark Strong

    Mark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.

  • John Saxon
    John Saxon

    American actor.

  • Jesse Williams
    Jesse Williams

    Jesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.

  • Kara Tointon
    Kara Tointon

    British actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.

  • Jonathan Silverman
    Jonathan Silverman

    American producer and actor.

  • Olivia Holt
    Olivia Holt

    American actress and singer[29].

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August 05, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 54 years 7 months old,

or 655 months and 14 days old,

or 2850 weeks

or 19950 days old,

if you were born on August 05, 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 05, 1969?

There are 139 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 05, 1969.

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August 05, 1969: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 05, 1969:

  • Charlotte Ander
  • Fortunato Zoppas
  • Adolfo Federico di Meclemburgo-Schwerin

What famous deaths happened on August 5th?

Famous deaths on August 5th:

  • Marilyn Monroe
    Marilyn Monroe

    American actress, singer, model and actress.

  • Richard Burton
    Richard Burton

    Brilliant and famous welsh actor.

  • Alec Guinness
    Alec Guinness

    British actor, born in the 1930s.

  • Carmen Miranda
    Carmen Miranda

    Portuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.

  • Judy Canova
    Judy Canova

    American actress and comedian (b. 1913).

  • Queenie Smith
    Queenie Smith

    Actress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.

  • Charles Carson
    Charles Carson

    Actor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.

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August 05, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 05, 1969:

  • St. Memmius
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
  • St. Afra and her companions
  • Burkina Faso - Independence Day
  • Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day
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August 05, 1969: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 05, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 4th and August 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 05, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1969 was In The Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus) by Zager & Evans, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 05, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 05, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - In The Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus)
  2. - Crystal Blue Persuasion
  3. - Honky Tonk Women
  4. - What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)
  5. - Sweet Caroline (Good Times Never Seemed So Good)

August 05, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 05, 1969 was Honky Tonk Women by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 05, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 05, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Honky Tonk Women
  2. - Saved By The Bell
  3. - Give Peace A Chance
  4. - Make Me An Island
  5. - My Cherie Amour

August 05, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 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 August 4th and August 10th.

August 05, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 05, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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August 05, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 05, 1969 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Take the Money and Run

Take the Money and Run

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Woody Allen

Starring: Woody Allen, Janet Margolin, Marcel Hillaire, Jacquelyn Hyde

Country: United States of America

Alice's Restaurant

Alice's Restaurant

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Arthur Penn

Starring: Arlo Guthrie, Patricia Quinn, James Broderick, Pete Seeger

Country: United States of America

Mosquito Squadron

Mosquito Squadron

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Boris Sagal

Starring: David McCallum, Suzanne Neve, Charles Gray, David Buck

Number One

Number One

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Tom Gries

Starring: Charlton Heston, Jessica Walter, Bruce Dern, John Randolph

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

August 05, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 05, 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

August 05, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 05, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Ada by Vladimir Nabokov

Ada

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Two weeks after his seventieth year, Ada, or Ardor, was published. It is Nabokov's most celebrated masterpiece, and the triumphant culmination of his career in novel writing. It

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 Death Committee by Noah Gordon

The Death Committee

By:

Three young men from Suffolk County General Hospital are united by their passion for life and ambition. They work under the watchful eye of the Death Committee.

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.

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.

August 05, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 05, 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 05, 1969?

On August 05, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1969?

On August 05, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 05, 1969?

On August 05, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 5th?

August 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
  • 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
  • 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.

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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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