What happened on Saturday August 16, 1969?

Here's what happened on August 16, 1969:

• Woodstock Music Festival Commences The legendary Woodstock Music and Art Fair begins in Bethel, New York, marking a defining cultural moment of the 1960s counterculture movement, featuring iconic performances and drawing nearly half a million attendees.
• Charles Manson Arrested at Spahn Ranch Law enforcement conducted a significant raid on Spahn Ranch, leading to the arrest of notorious cult leader Charles Manson, a pivotal moment in the investigation of the Manson Family murders.
• WATL TV Channel 36 Launches in Atlanta WATL TV channel 36 begins broadcasting in Atlanta, Georgia, expanding local media and television options for the metropolitan area.

Events in 1969

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

Magazines from Aug. 16, 1969

Newspapers from Aug. 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.

August 16, 1969 in August 1969 calendar

Famous people born on August 16, 1969:

• Erin Gruwell

  Inspirational teacher who transformed the lives of at-risk students in Long Beach, California, whose story was depicted in the movie...

• Andy Milder

  American voice actor known for roles in animated series and video games.

• Ben Coates

  Former NFL tight end who played for the New England Patriots during the 1990s.

• Jase Robertson

  Reality TV star from the popular show 'Duck Dynasty', known for his family's duck call business and distinctive beard.

• Becky Delossantos
• Yvan Muller
• Valentina Turisini

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on August 16th

Famous people died on August 16, 1969:

• Homer Hasenpflug Dubs
• Ferdinand Münz

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on August 16th

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 16th is Leo.

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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?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 16, 1969 was Waxing crescent.

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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Your place in the Universe on August 16, 1969

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Someone born on August 16, 1969 is:

55 years 8 months old,

or 668 months and 28 days old,

or 2908 weeks and 4 days old,

or 20360 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 16, 1969?

There are 94 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 16th 2025.

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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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