Friday August 08, 1969: on this day

August 08, 1969 was the 220th day of the year 1969, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 08, 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 08, 1969, who was born and died on August 08, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 08, 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 8th, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 08, 1969?


August 08, 1969 was a Friday and it was the 220th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 1969 can also be written as 8/8/1969 in the US and as 8/8/1969 in UK and Europe.

August 08, 1969 in August 1969 calendar

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August 08, 1969: What happened on that day?


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August 08, 1969: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 08, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th 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 08, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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August 08, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 08, 1969 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 01:17 am and setting at 06:20 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 08, 1969?


Famous people born on August 08, 1969:

  • Faye Wong
    Faye Wong

    Faye wong is a chinese singer and actress known for her ethereal voice and influential presence in the chinese music industry.

  • Monika Tsõganova

    Estonian chess player.

  • Dick Togo

    Japanese professional wrestler.

  • Divine Brown [Estelle Marie Thompson]

    San francisco, california -- prostitutes (hugh grant).

  • Jerome Henderson

    Nfl cornerback (ny jets and philadelphia eagles).

  • Yvie Burnett

    British tv vocal coach.

  • Scott Stossel

    Journalist.

  • Song Sung-il

    South korean wrestler.

  • Alex Robinson

Whose famous birthday is on August 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 8th:

  • Peyton List
    Peyton List

    Peyton list is an american actress known for her roles in the disney channel series jessie and the film diary of a wimpy kid: rodrick rules.

  • Dustin Hoffman
    Dustin Hoffman

    American actor who created some of the most memorable characters in cinema history, winning two oscars, five oscar nominations and an emmy...

  • Robin Quivers
    Robin Quivers

    American radio personality, author, and co-host of howard sternaeur (tm), the nationally syndicated radio show and cable tv show.

  • Esther Williams
    Esther Williams

    American actress and swimmer, who became a swimming champion and became a leading lady in aquatic extravaganzas during the '50s, '60s and...

  • Keith Carradine
    Keith Carradine

    American actor from a theatre family.

  • Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun

    American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".

  • Roger Penrose
    Roger Penrose

    Mathematician and english physicist.

  • Katie Leung
    Katie Leung

    Katie Leung is a Scottish actress best known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series.

  • Rena Mero
    Rena Mero

    American wrestler.

  • Drew Lachey
    Drew Lachey

    American singer.

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August 08, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 54 years 7 months old,

or 655 months and 11 days old,

or 2849 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19947 days old,

if you were born on August 08, 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 08, 1969?

There are 142 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 08, 1969.

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August 08, 1969: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 08, 1969:

  • Otmar Freiherr von Verschuer

    German biologist and eugenicist (b. 1896).

What famous deaths happened on August 8th?

Famous deaths on August 8th:

  • Louise Brooks
    Louise Brooks

    Iconic silent film actress known for her bob haircut and roles in Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Olivia Newton-John
    Olivia Newton-John

    An american singer, born in australia.

  • Karen Black
    Karen Black

    American actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.

  • Glen Campbell
    Glen Campbell

    American country and western singer, recording artist, and actor in tv and film.

  • Barbara Bel Geddes
    Barbara Bel Geddes

    Nyc, new york -- actress.

  • Fay Wray
    Fay Wray

    Fay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.

  • Richard Deacon
    Richard Deacon

    American actor and singer (d.1984).

  • Alan Napier
    Alan Napier

    American actor, alfred the butler on batman, at 85 years old (born 1903).

  • Ilse Werner
    Ilse Werner

    Actress and singer from the netherlands, german (d. 2005).

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August 08, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 08, 1969:

  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Dominic de Guzman, priest, (1170-1221).
  • Sweden - Namesday of Queen Silvia, an Official Flag Day.
  • Taiwan: Father's Day. (In Mandarin, Ba Ba means father and 8-8, or August 8).
  • St. Hormisdas
  • St. Smaragdus (and companions)
  • St. Largus
  • St. Cyriacus
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August 08, 1969: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 08, 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 08, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 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 08, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 08, 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 08, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 1969 was Honky Tonk Women by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 08, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 08, 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 08, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 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 08, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 08, 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 08, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 08, 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 08, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 08, 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 08, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 08, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Goodbye Look by Ross MacDonald

The Goodbye Look

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Lew Archer, in The Goodbye Look is hired by Larry Chalmers and Irene Chalmers to investigate a burglary at their mission-style home.

The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton

The Andromeda Strain

By:

The United States government has been warned by some of the most respected biophysicists in America: Current sterilization procedures for returning space probes could not guarantee an uncontaminated re-entry.

New Moon Rising by Eugenia Price

New Moon Rising

By:

The second novel in the St. Simons Trilogy. A rich and compelling tale about love, hardship and the quest for happiness in war-torn South.

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."

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 08, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 08, 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 08, 1969?

On August 08, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 1969?

On August 08, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 08, 1969?

On August 08, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 8th?

August 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Academy awards: academy of motion picture arts and sciences announces changes to the oscars. this includes a shorter ceremony and a category called "most popular film".
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi. the pentagon is looking into conducting airstrikes on marawi. if approved, this would allow the united states to send troops into the area to fight the isis-affiliated maute and other islamist terror groups. later, a spokesperson denied the claims and clarified that the philippines had not requested such an airstrike.
  • 2016 - 2016 ethiopian protests. more than 50 protesters were killed by ethiopian security force forces in the past few days. the government blocked internet access and restricted journalistic access to the country.

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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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