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August 17, 1969 was the 229th day of the year 1969, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is August 17, 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 17, 1969, who was born and died on August 17, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 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 17th, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 17, 1969?
- August 17, 1969: What happened on that day?
- August 17, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 17, 1969?
- August 17, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 17, 1969: What famous people died on that day?
- August 17, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 17, 1969: Number 1 song on that day
- August 17, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 17, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 17, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 17, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 17, 1969?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1969?
- Who was the Pope on August 17, 1969?
What day of the week was August 17, 1969?
August 17, 1969 was a Sunday and it was the 229th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 17, 1969 can also be written as 8/17/1969 in the US and as 17/8/1969 in UK and Europe.
August 17, 1969: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 17, 1969:
- 51st pga championship: ray floyd shoots a 276 at ncr golf club - dayton, ohio
- New york jets beat the new york giants 37-14 in their 1st meeting
- Category 5 hurricane camille hits the mississippi coast, killing 248 people and causing $1.5 billion in damage.
August 17, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th 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 17, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Rooster personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 17th, 1969 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 17, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 17, 1969 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 10:30 am and setting at 10:10 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 17, 1969?
Famous people born on August 17, 1969:
![Donnie Wahlberg]()
Donnie WahlbergAmerican musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.
- Christian Laettner
Christian Laettner is a former American professional basketball player who played in the NBA and was known for his clutch performances in...
- David Cohen
Co-founder of Techstars, a prominent startup accelerator.
- Kelvin Mercer
American rapper, songwriter and producer.
- Jase Robertson
Celebrity.
- Donald E Wahlberg Jr in Boston
Massachusetts, usa; rocker.
- Ed Cunningham
Nfl center (arizona cardinals).
- Daniela Castro
Soap opera actress.
- Wayne Mills
American singer-songwriter.
- Daniel Dratch
American screenwriter, primarily for tv; brother to rachel dratch, from saturday night live.
- Maria Strandlund
Akersberga, sweden -- tennis star (1987 futures nor).
- Posdnuos (rapper)
- Dot Allison
- David Bernhardt
- Markus Gisdol
- Sandro Guerra
- Lin Chao-Huang
- Edyta Małoszyc
Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:
![Robert De Niro]()
Robert De NiroAmerican actor, director, and businessman.
![Sean Penn]()
Sean PennAmerican actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).
![Austin Butler]()
Austin ButlerAustin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.
![Yû Aoi]()
Yû AoiYû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.
![Belinda Carlisle]()
Belinda CarlisleAmerican musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...
![Maureen O'Hara]()
Maureen O'HaraAn irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.
![Helen McCrory]()
Helen McCroryBritish actress (b. 1968).
![Brady Corbet]()
Brady CorbetBrady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.
![Julian Fellowes]()
Julian FellowesEnglish actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.
![Rachel Hurd-Wood]()
Rachel Hurd-WoodBritish actress.
August 17, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 54 years 8 months old,
or 656 months and 8 days old,
or 2853 weeks and 4 days old,
or 19975 days old,
if you were born on August 17, 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 17, 1969?
There are 114 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1969?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 17, 1969.
August 17, 1969: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 17, 1969:
- Otto Stern
German physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1888).
- Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Influential architect known for his modernist designs.
- Philip Blaiberg
After 19 days of artificial heart.
- Giordano Piciga
- Ferdinand Cattini
What famous deaths happened on August 17th?
Famous deaths on August 17th:
![Billy Murray]()
Billy MurraySinger (denver nightengale), dies at 77.
![Pearl Bailey]()
Pearl BaileyAmerican entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.
![Vivian Vance]()
Vivian VanceBeloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.
![Yvonne Craig]()
Yvonne CraigYvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.
![Richard Barthelmess]()
Richard BarthelmessActor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.
- Pandit Jasraj
Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
- Draydon Carter
Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.
- Odai Barakat
Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Liviya Gershwin
Liviya Gershwin was an American composer and lyricist who collaborated with her brother, George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.
- Ardenia Hall
Known for her work in the civil rights movement.
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August 17, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 17, 1969:
- Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
- Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
August 17, 1969: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 17, 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 17, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 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 17, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 17, 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:
- Zager & Evans - In The Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus)
- The Rolling Stones - Honky Tonk Women
- Tommy James and the Shondells - Crystal Blue Persuasion
- Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline (Good Times Never Seemed So Good)
- Johnny Cash - A Boy Named Sue
August 17, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1969 was Honky Tonk Women by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
August 17, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 17, 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:
- The Rolling Stones - Honky Tonk Women
- Robin Gibb - Saved By The Bell
- Plastic Ono Band - Give Peace A Chance
- Joe Dolan - Make Me An Island
- Stevie Wonder - My Cherie Amour
August 17, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1969 was Choice Of Colors by The Impressions, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
August 17, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 17, 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:
- The Impressions - Choice Of Colors
- James Brown - Mother Popcorn (You Got To Have A Mother For Me) Part 1
- Aretha Franklin - Share Your Love With Me
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - The Nitty Gritty
- Lou Rawls - Your Good Thing (Is About To End)
August 17, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 17, 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
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Robert Parrish
Starring: Roy Thinnes, Ian Hendry, Patrick Wymark, Lynn Loring
Country: United States of America
Porcile
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Pier Paolo Pasolini
Starring: Pierre Clémenti, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Alberto Lionello, Ugo Tognazzi
Country: Italy
The Gypsy Moths
Release year: 1969
Directed by: John Frankenheimer
Starring: Burt Lancaster, Deborah Kerr, Gene Hackman, Scott Wilson
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
Release year: 1969
Directed by: Arthur Penn
Starring: Arlo Guthrie, Patricia Quinn, James Broderick, Pete Seeger
Country: United States of America
August 17, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 17, 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
Release year: 1969
Written by: Joan Ganz Cooney
Starring: Frank Oz, Caroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson, Jim Henson
Country: United States of America
August 17, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 17, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Miss Craig'S 21-Day Shape-Up Program For Men And Women
By: Marjorie Craig
It looks like it has never been used. It has no dustcover, but the hardboards and pages remain in excellent condition.
The Andromeda Strain
By: Michael Crichton
The United States government has been warned by some of the most respected biophysicists in America: Current sterilization procedures for returning space probes could not guarantee an uncontaminated re-entry.
The Making Of The President 1968
By: Theodore H. White
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."
The Goodbye Look
By: Ross MacDonald
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
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.
August 17, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 17, 1969 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Space Travel
Who was the US President on August 17, 1969?
On August 17, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1969?
On August 17, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 17, 1969?
On August 17, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 17th?
August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
- 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
- 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).
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.
