What happened on Sunday August 10, 1969?

About August 10th, 1969, in brief:

  • Historical events: Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins were released from the 'mobile quarantine facility' after a three-week isolation period designed to prevent potential biological contamination from lunar materials. This precautionary measure was a critical step in understanding potential extraterrestrial health risks following the historic moon landing.
  • Day of the week: August 10th, 1969 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: In The Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus) by Zager & Evans
  • #1 UK song: Honky Tonk Women by The Rolling Stones
  • Popular movie: Take the Money and Run directed by Woody Allen

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August 10, 1969: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 10, 1969:

  • Apollo 11 Astronauts Exit Quarantine Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins were released from the 'mobile quarantine facility' after a three-week isolation period designed to prevent potential biological contamination from lunar materials. This precautionary measure was a critical step in understanding potential extraterrestrial health risks following the historic moon landing.
  • Manson Family Murders the LaBiancas Members of Charles Manson's cult brutally murdered Leno and Rosemary LaBianca in their Los Angeles home, following the previous night's killing of Sharon Tate and four others. This horrific event was part of a series of senseless murders that shocked the nation and became a defining moment of late 1960s criminal history.
  • Don Sutton Breaks Cubs Losing Streak Pitcher Don Sutton achieved a significant personal milestone by defeating the Chicago Cubs 4-2, ending his 13-game losing streak against the team. This victory was an important moment in Sutton's professional baseball career.

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August 10, 1969: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 10, 1969?


August 10, 1969 was a Sunday and it was the 222nd day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 10, 1969 can also be written as 8/10/1969 in the US and as 10/8/1969 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 10, 1969?


Famous people born on August 10, 1969:

  • Ashley Jensen
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August 10, 1969: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 10, 1969:

  • János Kodolányi

    Hungarian author (b. 1899).

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August 10, 1969: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 10, 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 10, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 10, 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. - In The Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus) youtube
  2. - Crystal Blue Persuasion youtube
  3. - Honky Tonk Women youtube
  4. - What Does It Take (To Win Your Love) youtube
  5. - Sweet Caroline (Good Times Never Seemed So Good) youtube

August 10, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

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

August 10, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 10, 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. - Mother Popcorn (You Got To Have A Mother For Me) Part 1
  2. - Choice Of Colors
  3. - Moody Woman
  4. - My Cherie Amour youtube
  5. - What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)
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August 10, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 10th is Leo.

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August 10, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 10, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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August 10, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 10, 1969 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 10, 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 10, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:05 am and setting at 07:33 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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How old is someone born on August 10, 1969?


Someone born on August 10, 1969 is:

55 years 8 months old,

or 668 months and 13 days old,

or 2906 weeks and 3 days old,

or 20345 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 10, 1969?

There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 10th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 10, 1969?

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