What happened on Tuesday August 05, 1969?

Here's what happened on August 05, 1969:

• Manson Family Murders Sharon Tate Followers of Charles Manson brutally murder actress Sharon Tate (eight months pregnant), Abigail Folger, Wojciech Frykowski, Jay Sebring, and Steven Parent in a horrific killing spree at Tate's Los Angeles home, marking a dark moment in American criminal history.
• The Beatles' Iconic Abbey Road Album Cover Photographer Iain Macmillan captures the legendary Beatles crossing Abbey Road, creating one of the most famous album covers in music history.
• Mariner 7 Mars Flyby NASA's Mariner 7 spacecraft successfully completes a historic flyby of Mars, advancing humanity's understanding of the Red Planet through close-range scientific observation.
• Georgia Gay Liberation Front Founded After Police Raid A significant police raid in Atlanta, Georgia, leads to the formation of the Georgia Gay Liberation Front, marking an important moment in LGBTQ+ civil rights activism.
• Haunted Mansion Opens at Disneyland The iconic Haunted Mansion attraction debuts at Disneyland California, later expanding to theme parks in Florida, Tokyo, and Paris, becoming a beloved Disney landmark.
• Willie Stargell Hits Historic Home Run Pittsburgh Pirates player Willie Stargell becomes the first baseball player to hit a ball out of Dodger Stadium, a remarkable athletic achievement.
• Bannerman's Castle Fire A significant fire breaks out at Bannerman's Castle in the Hudson River, causing substantial structural damage as the roof collapses to the lower levels.

Events in 1969

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

Magazines from Aug. 05, 1969

Newspapers from Aug. 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.

August 05, 1969 in August 1969 calendar

Famous people born on August 05, 1969:

• Jojo Moyes

  Acclaimed British journalist and novelist, best known for her bestselling books and literary work.

• Venkatesh Prasad

  Renowned Indian cricketer and coach who played for the Indian national cricket team and later became a respected coach.

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on August 5th

Famous people died on August 05, 1969:

• Adolfo Federico di Meclemburgo-Schwerin

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on August 5th

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.

1. Zager & Evans - In The Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus)
2. Tommy James and the Shondells - Crystal Blue Persuasion
3. The Rolling Stones - Honky Tonk Women
4. Jr. Walker & the All Stars - What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)
5. Neil Diamond - 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.

1. The Rolling Stones - Honky Tonk Women
2. Robin Gibb - Saved By The Bell
3. Plastic Ono Band - Give Peace A Chance
4. Joe Dolan - Make Me An Island
5. Stevie Wonder - 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 music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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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Your place in the Universe on August 05, 1969

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Someone born on August 05, 1969 is:

55 years 9 months old,

or 669 months and 8 days old,

or 2910 weeks

or 20370 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 1969?

There are 84 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 5th 2025.

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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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