Saturday August 15, 1970: on this day

August 15, 1970 was the 227th day of the year 1970, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 15, 1970 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 15, 1970, who was born and died on August 15, 1970, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 1970, which were the most popular songs (ex. (They Long To Be) Close To You by Carpenters), movies (e.g. Borsalino, directed by Jacques Deray), TV series (e.g. Irmãos Coragem) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 15th, 1970 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 15, 1970?


August 15, 1970 was a Saturday and it was the 227th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1970 can also be written as 8/15/1970 in the US and as 15/8/1970 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1970 in August 1970 calendar

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August 15, 1970: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 15, 1970:

  • Patricia palinkas becomes 1st woman pro football player
  • Patricia palinkas becomes the first woman to play professionally in an american football game.

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August 15, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th 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 15, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Dog personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 15th, 1970 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 15, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 15, 1970 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 1970 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 15, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:14 pm and setting at 05:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 18, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Aug 17, 1970.

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Who was born on August 15, 1970?


Famous people born on August 15, 1970:

  • Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson

    Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

  • Maddie Corman
    Maddie Corman

    American actress.

  • Marypat Kelly

    Olympic gold medalist in swimming.

  • Pamlea McCarthy

    Olympic gold medalist in swimming.

  • Janiene Marshall

    Renowned actress known for her versatile roles in film and television.

  • Kinshasa Cooper

    Award-winning investigative journalist known for her in-depth reporting on social issues.

  • Tomoko Yamazaki

    Award-winning investigative journalist known for her in-depth reporting on social issues.

  • Anapaola Ferrari

    Renowned investigative journalist known for her in-depth reporting on political corruption.

  • Aradhana Srinivasan

    Renowned for her research on brain plasticity.

  • Paylin Scott

    Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

  • Sherel Marshall

    Award-winning investigative journalist known for her in-depth reporting on social issues.

  • Nataki Osborne

    Renowned author known for her impactful storytelling.

  • Ilee Rhimes

    Founder of a successful tech startup.

  • Tillmon Silas

    Legendary basketball player known for his exceptional skills on the court.

  • Rhena Wisse

    Olympic gold medalist in swimming.

  • Geovannie Burgess

    Renowned novelist known for his captivating storytelling.

  • Zubayr Qureshi

    Zubayr Qureshi is a Pakistani businessman and the CEO of Engro Corporation, one of the largest conglomerates in Pakistan.

  • Basir Haider

    Basir Haider is an Afghan businessman and the CEO of the Haider Group, a diversified conglomerate.

  • Maya Soetoro-Ng

    Sister of Barack Obama and educator.

  • Ben Silverman

    American actor, producer, and screenwriter, founded electus studios.

Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

  • Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.

  • Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck

    American actor.

  • Debra Messing
    Debra Messing

    Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Stieg Larsson
    Stieg Larsson

    Swedish journalist and writer.

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek

    Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

  • Cogie Domingo
    Cogie Domingo

    Filipino actor.

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August 15, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 53 years 8 months old,

or 644 months and 11 days old,

or 2801 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19613 days old,

if you were born on August 15, 1970.

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 15, 1970?

There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 15, 1970.

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August 15, 1970: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 15, 1970:

  • Karl August Andersen

    Composer dies at 66.

  • Georg Svensson
  • Duane Thompson
  • Angelo Zambarbieri
  • Archimede Mischi

What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

  • Jan Kiepura
    Jan Kiepura

    Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

  • August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

  • Paul Lukas
    Paul Lukas

    Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

  • Lavante Dubois

    Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.

  • Mckenleigh Avery

    Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.

  • Lancer Sharma

    Lancer Sharma was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of number theory.

  • Jyron Fitzgerald

    Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.

  • Elfida Vargas

    Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

  • Rahi Masoom Reza

    Renowned Indian novelist and screenwriter known for his works depicting the social and political landscape of India.

  • Severus Levy

    Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

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August 15, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 15, 1970:

  • Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
  • Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
  • Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
  • RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
  • Acadie ? National Day
  • Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
  • India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
  • Korea ? Liberation Day
  • Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
  • Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
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August 15, 1970: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 15, 1970 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 10th and August 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 15, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1970 was (They Long To Be) Close To You by Carpenters, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 15, 1970: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (They Long To Be) Close To You
  2. - Make It With You
  3. - Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)
  4. - Spill The Wine
  5. - In The Summertime

August 15, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 1970 was The Wonder Of You by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 15, 1970: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 15, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Wonder Of You
  2. - Neanderthal Man
  3. - Lola
  4. - Tears Of A Clown
  5. - Something

August 15, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 1970 was Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 15, 1970: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 15, 1970 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours
  2. - Get Up (I Feel Like Being Like A) Sex Machine (Part 1)
  3. - Do You See My Love (For You Growing)
  4. - War
  5. - The Love You Save/I Found That Girl

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August 15, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 15, 1970 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Borsalino

Borsalino

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Jacques Deray

Starring: Alain Delon, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Arnoldo Foà, Laura Adani, Catherine Rouvel, Corinne Marchand, Françoise Christophe

Country: Italy

House of Dark Shadows

House of Dark Shadows

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Dan Curtis

Starring: Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Roger Davis

Metello

Metello

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Mauro Bolognini

Starring: Renzo Montagnani, Gabriele Lavia, Lucia Bosè, Ottavia Piccolo, Massimo Ranieri, Mariano Rigillo, Pino Colizzi, Franco Balducci, Luigi Diberti, Tina Aumont, Frank Wolff, Steffen Zacharias

Country: Italy

WUSA

WUSA

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Stuart Rosenberg

Starring: Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Anthony Perkins, Laurence Harvey

La pacifista

La pacifista

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Miklós Jancsó

Starring: Monica Vitti, Gino Lavagetto, Francesco Carnelutti, Pierre Clémenti, Sergio Tramonti, Piero Faggioni, Daniel Pommereulle, Peter Pasetti

Country: Italy

August 15, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 15, 1970 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Irmãos Coragem

Irmãos Coragem

Release year: 1970

Villette

Villette

Release year: 1970

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Looks Familiar

Release year: 1970

August 15, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 15, 1970 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Lord Won'T Mind by Gordon Merrick

The Lord Won'T Mind

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Before the publication of this beloved book, almost every gay play and novel ended in suicide or deep despair.

Great Lion Of God by Taylor Caldwell

Great Lion Of God

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Caldwell's classic epic novel is an inspiring, moving, and spiritual tale about St. Paul and the lives of the Jews, Romans, and early Christians.

The French Lieutenant'S Woman by John Fowles

The French Lieutenant'S Woman

By:

The French Lieutenant's Woman, John Fowles's most loved and bestselling work internationally, is a masterful feat of seductive storytelling. It effectively reinvents the Victorian novel.

Mary Queen Of Scots by Antonia Fraser

Mary Queen Of Scots

By:

Marie Antoinette author Her royal birth secured her claim to the thrones in two countries; her marriage with the young French dauphin promised a third glory crown.

The Secret Woman by Victoria Holt

The Secret Woman

By:

Victoria Holt, the Queen of Gothic Romance, has sold over 100 million copies. "I will be back," he stated. "Perhaps you are thinking sooner than you think. "He

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Who was the US President on August 15, 1970?

On August 15, 1970 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1970?

On August 15, 1970 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 15, 1970?

On August 15, 1970 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 15th?

August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
  • 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.

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What happened in 1970?

1970 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • The Epoch
  • Afro-American Historical Calendar Series Established
  • Netherlands Christian Workers Union (NCW) forms

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What was the calendar for August 1970?

August 1970 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.

Discover how August 1970 calendar looked like.

Saturday August 15, 1970