Tuesday August 12, 1969: on this day

August 12, 1969 was the 224th day of the year 1969, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 12, 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 12, 1969, who was born and died on August 12, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 12, 1969, which were the most popular songs (ex. In The Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus) by Zager & Evans), movies (e.g. Journey to the Far Side of the Sun, directed by Robert Parrish), TV series (e.g. Sesame Street) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 12th, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 12, 1969?


August 12, 1969 was a Tuesday and it was the 224th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 1969 can also be written as 8/12/1969 in the US and as 12/8/1969 in UK and Europe.

August 12, 1969 in August 1969 calendar

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August 12, 1969: What happened on that day?


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August 12, 1969: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 12, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th 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 12, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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August 12, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 12, 1969 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 12, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:10 am and setting at 08:24 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 12, 1969?


Famous people born on August 12, 1969:

  • Aga Muhlach
    Aga Muhlach

    Multi-awarded filipino actor.

  • Tanita Tikaram

    British pop/folk singer-songwriter.

  • Noam Bramson

    American politician serving as the Mayor of New Rochelle, New York.

  • Stuart Williams

    Welsh footballer and manager (b. 1930).

  • Kitty G [Katia Geiger]

    Leningrad, russia -- cable tv actress.

  • Lincoln Coleman

    Nfl running back (atlanta falcons).

  • Michael Cartier

    American homicide: stalked and murdered kristin lardner (born 7/28/1970, washington, d.c.

  • Nate Gwynne

    Davis, california -- kayak (1996 olympics).

  • Ashley Jensen

    Actress.

  • Joshua Prince-Ramus

    Architect.

  • Mikihisa Azuma
  • Matthew Walker
  • Hélio Sousa
  • Fran Torres
  • Paolo Persi
  • Ri Hak-son
  • Israel Jaitovich

Whose famous birthday is on August 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 12th:

  • Cara Delevingne
    Cara Delevingne

    Cara delevingne is a british model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and for her roles in movies such as 'paper towns'...

  • Casey Affleck
    Casey Affleck

    American actor with credits in hollywood feature movies.

  • George Hamilton
    George Hamilton

    American actor, beautiful sex symbol and tanned.

  • Dominique Swain
    Dominique Swain

    American actress chosen from 2,500 girls to portray the lead role in a movie remake of vladimir nabokov’s "lolita" it was scandalous back...

  • Luis Mariano
    Luis Mariano

    His family settled in bordeaux after he sang spanish basque.

  • John Cazale
    John Cazale

    Actor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Iza Calzado
    Iza Calzado

    Filipino tv actress.

  • Leah Pipes
    Leah Pipes

    American actress.

  • Jane Wyatt
    Jane Wyatt

    American singer and actress (d. 2006).

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August 12, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 54 years 7 months old,

or 655 months and 7 days old,

or 2849 weeks

or 19943 days old,

if you were born on August 12, 1969.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 1969?

There are 146 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 12, 1969.

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August 12, 1969: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 12, 1969:

  • Alberto Della Beffa
  • Josef Glaser
  • Vilho Väisälä

What famous deaths happened on August 12th?

Famous deaths on August 12th:

  • Lauren Bacall
    Lauren Bacall

    American actress and star for more than a century.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Ian Fleming
    Ian Fleming

    James bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).

  • Merv Griffin
    Merv Griffin

    American entertainer and tv host.

  • Loretta Young
    Loretta Young

    American actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.

  • Peter Woodthorpe
    Peter Woodthorpe

    British actor (born 1931).

  • Una Stubbs
    Una Stubbs

    Una Stubbs is a British actress best known for her role as Mrs.

  • Arlene Martel
    Arlene Martel

    Arlene Martel was an actress best known for her role as T'Pring in the original Star Trek series.

  • Stephen Lewis
    Stephen Lewis

    Canadian diplomat and politician 14th canadian ambassador at the united nations.

  • Dorothy Mackaill
    Dorothy Mackaill

    Actress in love affair, dies at 87 from kidney failure.

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August 12, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on August 12, 1969:

  • International Youth Day
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August 12, 1969: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 12, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 11th and August 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 12, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 1969 was In The Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus) by Zager & Evans, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 12, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 12, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - In The Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus)
  2. - Honky Tonk Women
  3. - Crystal Blue Persuasion
  4. - Sweet Caroline (Good Times Never Seemed So Good)
  5. - A Boy Named Sue

August 12, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 1969 was Honky Tonk Women by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 12, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 12, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. 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 12, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 1969 was Choice Of Colors by The Impressions, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 12, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 12, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Choice Of Colors
  2. - Mother Popcorn (You Got To Have A Mother For Me) Part 1
  3. - Share Your Love With Me
  4. - The Nitty Gritty
  5. - Your Good Thing (Is About To End)

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August 12, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 12, 1969 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Journey to the Far Side of the Sun

Journey to the Far Side of the Sun

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Robert Parrish

Starring: Roy Thinnes, Ian Hendry, Patrick Wymark, Lynn Loring

Country: United States of America

Porcile

Porcile

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Pier Paolo Pasolini

Starring: Pierre Clémenti, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Alberto Lionello, Ugo Tognazzi

Country: Italy

The Gypsy Moths

The Gypsy Moths

Release year: 1969

Directed by: John Frankenheimer

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Deborah Kerr, Gene Hackman, Scott Wilson

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

August 12, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 12, 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 12, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 12, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Death Committee by Noah Gordon

The Death Committee

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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.

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.

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."

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.

The Kingdom And The Power by Gay Talese

The Kingdom And The Power

By:

The classic inside story from The New York Times, one of the most respected and powerful American newspapers.

August 12, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 12, 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 12, 1969?

On August 12, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1969?

On August 12, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 12, 1969?

On August 12, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 12th?

August 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - August 2018 lombok earthquake: sutopo purwo nugroho, spokesperson for bnpb, confirmed that 436 people have died in the earthquake in lombok.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: seven white helmets members are killed by unidentified gunmen storming their office in rebel-held sarmin in northwestern syria.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings the attacks were not claimed by any group.

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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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