What happened on Tuesday August 12, 1969?

Here's what happened on August 12, 1969:

• Battle of the Bogside: Sectarian Conflict in Northern Ireland A significant sectarian confrontation erupted in Derry, Northern Ireland, when the Protestant Apprentice Boys of Derry conducted their annual commemorative parade. The march, which celebrated the 1689 Protestant victory during the Siege of Derry, triggered intense communal tensions. When the 5,000 marchers entered the Catholic Bogside area, they were met with stone-throwing from approximately 300 counter-protesters. The violence escalated rapidly, resulting in 140 injuries on the first evening. By the third day, British Army troops intervened to suppress the conflict, marking the beginning of a nearly four-decade military presence in the region.
• Boston Celtics Ownership Change The Boston Celtics professional basketball team was sold for a record-breaking $6 million, signifying the growing financial value of NBA franchises during the late 1960s.

Events in 1969

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

Magazines from Aug. 12, 1969

Newspapers from Aug. 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

Famous people born on August 12, 1969:

• Aga Muhlach

  Renowned Filipino actor known for his exceptional dramatic performances and multiple awards in the Philippine entertainment industry.

• Tanita Tikaram

  British singer-songwriter who gained prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s with her unique pop and folk music style.

• Mikihisa Azuma

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on August 12th

Famous people died on August 12, 1969:

• Josef Glaser
• Vilho Väisälä

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on August 12th

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.

1. Zager & Evans - In The Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus)
2. The Rolling Stones - Honky Tonk Women
3. Tommy James and the Shondells - Crystal Blue Persuasion
4. Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline (Good Times Never Seemed So Good)
5. Johnny Cash - 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.

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 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 music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

1. The Impressions - Choice Of Colors
2. James Brown - Mother Popcorn (You Got To Have A Mother For Me) Part 1
3. Aretha Franklin - Share Your Love With Me
4. Gladys Knight And The Pips - The Nitty Gritty
5. Lou Rawls - Your Good Thing (Is About To End)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 12, 1969 was Waning crescent.

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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Your place in the Universe on August 12, 1969

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Someone born on August 12, 1969 is:

55 years 8 months old,

or 668 months and 11 days old,

or 2906 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20343 days old,

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

There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 12th 2025.

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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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