Wednesday August 06, 1969: on this day

August 06, 1969 was the 218th day of the year 1969, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 06, 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 06, 1969, who was born and died on August 06, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 06, 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 6th, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 06, 1969?


August 06, 1969 was a Wednesday and it was the 218th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1969 can also be written as 8/6/1969 in the US and as 6/8/1969 in UK and Europe.

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August 06, 1969: What happened on that day?


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August 06, 1969: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 06, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th 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 06, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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August 06, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 06, 1969 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 06, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 11:58 pm and setting at 04:37 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 06, 1969?


Famous people born on August 06, 1969:

  • Elliott Smith

    Elliott Smith was a talented singer-songwriter known for his introspective lyrics and haunting melodies.

  • Simon Doull

    New zealand sportscaster and cricketer.

  • Roberto Lanckohr

    Soccer player (mvv).

  • Jamie Thraves

    Director of english film and music video in english.

  • Álvaro Enrigue
  • Massimo Grima
  • İsa Turan
  • Alessandro Lorenzoni
  • Raúl Peralta
  • Teddy Bertin
  • Giuseppe Bisantis
  • Mike Budenholzer
  • Chris Edgerly
  • Alejandro Maclean

Whose famous birthday is on August 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 6th:

  • Geri Halliwell
    Geri Halliwell

    British singer and former member of "the spice girls," the most popular pop group of the 1990s.

  • Lucille Ball
    Lucille Ball

    American actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.

  • Robert Mitchum
    Robert Mitchum

    American actor, writer, composer, and singer.

  • Charlotte McKinney
    Charlotte McKinney

    Charlotte mckinney is a model known for her appearances in carl's jr.

  • Sara Khan
    Sara Khan

    Sara khan is an indian model known for her work in the indian television industry.

  • Michelle Yeoh
    Michelle Yeoh

    Michelle Yeoh is a Malaysian actress known for her roles in martial arts films and Hollywood blockbusters.

  • Barbara Windsor
    Barbara Windsor

    British comedian actor, known for her sexy roles in the 1967 "carry on" films.

  • Ever Carradine
    Ever Carradine

    She is an american actor, and a member of a notable family.

  • Charley Chase
    Charley Chase

    American porn actress.

  • Dorian Harewood
    Dorian Harewood

    American actor, tv and film.

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August 06, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 54 years 7 months old,

or 655 months and 13 days old,

or 2849 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19949 days old,

if you were born on August 06, 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 06, 1969?

There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 06, 1969.

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August 06, 1969: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 06, 1969:

  • Theodor Adorno

    German philosopher, social theorist, and music critic.

  • Tracy Jaeckel

What famous deaths happened on August 6th?

Famous deaths on August 6th:

  • Rick James
    Rick James

    American r&b singer and multi-instrumentalist (born 1948).

  • Domenico Modugno
    Domenico Modugno

    Italian singer-songwriter, who won the top prize at 1958 san remo for his song "nel blu di blu", a song also known as "volare" in the u.s.

  • Dorothy Tutin
    Dorothy Tutin

    British actress who has been a leading actor in shakespearean roles since 1952.

  • Cedric Hardwicke
    Cedric Hardwicke

    English-american actor and director (d. 64).

  • Warner Oland
    Warner Oland

    Actor (werewolf in london, jazz singer), is killed at 57.

  • Nancy Carroll
    Nancy Carroll

    Actress (alice aldrich family), dead at 60.

  • Loomis Chaffee

    Prominent figure in early American politics and public service.

  • Aoki Sōseki

    Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.

  • Fe Del Mundo

    First woman to be admitted to Harvard Medical School.

  • Bettey Cuthbert

    Australian sprinter who won four Olympic gold medals.

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August 06, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 06, 1969:

  • Jamaica - Independence Day
  • Roman Catholicism - several feasts, including those of at least 3 saints: Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ
  • St. Joachim (father of St. Mary, according to Catholic tradition)
  • St. Juatus
  • St. Pastor
  • Bolivia - Independence Day
  • United Arab Emirates - H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's Accession Day
  • Japan - Toro Nagashi (Hiroshima) - Floating lantern ceremony to honor those killed by the U.S. atomic bomb in Hiroshima.
  • St. Xystus/Sixtus
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August 06, 1969: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 06, 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 06, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 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 06, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 06, 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 06, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 1969 was Honky Tonk Women by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 06, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 06, 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 06, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 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 06, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 06, 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 06, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 06, 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 06, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 06, 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 06, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 06, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Love Machine by Jacqueline Susann

The Love Machine

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This novel is set in a time where steak, vodka, and Benzedrine were staples of a healthy diet. Robin Stone is the "love machine", a TV-network king around whom women flock.

My Turn At Bat by Ted Williams

My Turn At Bat

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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.

The Making Of The President 1968 by Theodore H. White

The Making Of The President 1968

By:

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.

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 06, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 06, 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 06, 1969?

On August 06, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 06, 1969?

On August 06, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 06, 1969?

On August 06, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 6th?

August 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 european heatwave: nine people are killed in a heat wave that hit spain. (publico: seven people are killed by a heat wave in genoa.
  • 2017 - Boko haram: 11 people are killed by gunmen in an attack on st phillip's catholic church, ozubulu, nigeria's anambra state.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights claims 10 people were killed in an attack on a hospital in milis, syria's idlib province.

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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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