Saturday August 16, 1969: on this day

August 16, 1969 was the 228th day of the year 1969, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 16, 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 16, 1969, who was born and died on August 16, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 16, 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 16th, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 16, 1969?


August 16, 1969 was a Saturday and it was the 228th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 1969 can also be written as 8/16/1969 in the US and as 16/8/1969 in UK and Europe.

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August 16, 1969: What happened on that day?


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August 16, 1969: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 16, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th 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 16, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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August 16, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 16, 1969 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 16, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 09:25 am and setting at 09:46 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 16, 1969?


Famous people born on August 16, 1969:

  • Andy Milder

    American voice actor.

  • Ben Coates

    Nfl tight end (ne patriots).

  • Juliette Kayyem

    American national security expert and commentator on CNN.

  • Erin Gruwell

    Inspired teacher known for her work with at-risk students, depicted in the film 'Freedom Writers'.

  • Jase Robertson

    Known for appearing on the reality show 'Duck Dynasty.

  • Becky Delos Santos

    Boston, massachusetts -- playmate (april 1994).

  • Kate Higgins

    Voice actor.

  • Evar Saar

    Estonian toponymist and journalist for linguists.

  • Cris Judd

    Actor.

  • Carl Henkel

    Torrance, california -- beach volleyballer (1996 olympics).

  • Yvan Muller
  • Andrea Ferrazzi
  • Ihor Korobčyns'kyj
  • Sergio Romagnoli
  • Stanislav Suchina

Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • Kathie Lee Gifford
    Kathie Lee Gifford

    Kathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...

  • Angela Bassett
    Angela Bassett

    Angela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...

  • Steve Carell
    Steve Carell

    Carell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.

  • Pierre Richard
    Pierre Richard

    French film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.

  • Rumer Willis
    Rumer Willis

    American actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.

  • Vanessa Carlton
    Vanessa Carlton

    Vanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.

  • Cam Gigandet
    Cam Gigandet

    Cam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.

  • Clovis Cornillac
    Clovis Cornillac

    French actor in television, film and theater.

  • Julie Newmar
    Julie Newmar

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

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August 16, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 54 years 7 months old,

or 655 months and 3 days old,

or 2848 weeks and 3 days old,

or 19939 days old,

if you were born on August 16, 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 16, 1969?

There are 150 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 16, 1969.

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August 16, 1969: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 16, 1969:

  • Russ Bender

    Actor/writer (air patrol, strangler), died at 59.

  • Homer Hasenpflug Dubs
  • Ferdinand Münz

What famous deaths happened on August 16th?

Famous deaths on August 16th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • Margaret Mitchell
    Margaret Mitchell

    American author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.

  • Peter Fonda
    Peter Fonda

    American actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Stewart Granger
    Stewart Granger

    Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

  • Amanda Blake
    Amanda Blake

    American actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.

  • Anna Kashfi
    Anna Kashfi

    Actress from india-america (d. 2015).

  • Phil Leeds
    Phil Leeds

    American actor (d. 1998).

  • William Windom
    William Windom

    American actor (d. 2012).

  • Louis Jouvet
    Louis Jouvet

    French theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.

  • John Hurley
    John Hurley

    At 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.

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August 16, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 16, 1969:

  • RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
  • USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
  • Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
  • Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944
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August 16, 1969: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 16, 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 16, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 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 16, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 16, 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 16, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 16, 1969 was Honky Tonk Women by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 16, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 16, 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 16, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 1969 was Choice Of Colors by The Impressions, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 16, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 16, 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 16, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 16, 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 16, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 16, 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 16, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 16, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Miss Craig'S 21-Day Shape-Up Program For Men And Women by Marjorie Craig

Miss Craig'S 21-Day Shape-Up Program For Men And Women

By:

It looks like it has never been used. It has no dustcover, but the hardboards and pages remain in excellent condition.

The Goodbye Look by Ross MacDonald

The Goodbye Look

By:

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

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.

Ada by Vladimir Nabokov

Ada

By:

Two weeks after his seventieth year, Ada, or Ardor, was published. It is Nabokov's most celebrated masterpiece, and the triumphant culmination of his career in novel writing. It

August 16, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 16, 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

history

Who was the US President on August 16, 1969?

On August 16, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1969?

On August 16, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 16, 1969?

On August 16, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 16th?

August 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 washington veterans day parade: president donald trump's planned military parade on november 10, 2018, has been postponed by the united states department of defense until 2019. estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
  • 2017 - Confederate memorials and monuments being removed: several confederate monuments were taken down in baltimore, maryland overnight, including the stonewall jackson and robert e. lee monuments, confederate soldiers and sailors monuments, confederate women's monuments, and roger b. taney sculpture. on august 14, the baltimore city council unanimously approved the removal of the monuments.
  • 2016 - To launch airstrikes against syria, the russian air force uses an iranian airbase near hamadan.

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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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