What happened on Monday August 18, 1969?

Here's what happened on August 18, 1969:

• Jimi Hendrix's Legendary Woodstock Performance Jimi Hendrix delivers an iconic performance at the unofficial final day of the Woodstock Music and Art Fair, marking a pivotal moment in rock music history.
• Tragic Deaths at Woodstock Two fatalities occurred during the Woodstock Music and Art Fair in New York: one concertgoer died from a heroin overdose, and another from a burst artery, highlighting the darker side of the massive music festival.
• Long John Silver's Restaurant Chain Launches Long John Silver's, an American fast-food restaurant specializing in seafood, opens its first store, marking the beginning of a significant restaurant chain in the United States.

Events in 1969

August 18, 1969: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 18, 1969

Newspapers from Aug. 18, 1969

August 18, 1969 was a Monday and it was the 230th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 1969 can also be written as 8/18/1969 in the US and as 18/8/1969 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 1969 in August 1969 calendar

Famous people born on August 18, 1969:

• Edward Norton

  Acclaimed American actor known for his versatile dramatic performances and critically acclaimed roles in films like Fight Club, American...

• Christian Slater

  Versatile American actor recognized for his distinctive roles in cult films like Heathers and True Romance, and later in the critically...

• Everlast

  American musician known for his work with House of Pain and as a solo hip-hop and rock artist.

• Isaac Austin

  Professional basketball player who played as a center for the Washington Wizards during his career.

• Everlast (musician)
• Timothy D. Snyder
• Masta Killa

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on August 18th

Famous people died on August 18, 1969:

• Mildred Davis

  Silent film actress known for comedy films, particularly her work with Harold Lloyd in the 1920s.

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on August 18th

August 18, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 1969 was Honky Tonk Women by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

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

August 18, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 18, 1969 was Saved By The Bell by Robin Gibb, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

1. Robin Gibb - Saved By The Bell
2. Plastic Ono Band - Give Peace A Chance
3. Joe Dolan - Make Me An Island
4. Stevie Wonder - My Cherie Amour

August 18, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 1969 was Share Your Love With Me by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th 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 18, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 18, 1969 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 18, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 11:37 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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Your place in the Universe on August 18, 1969

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Someone born on August 18, 1969 is:

55 years 8 months old,

or 668 months and 5 days old,

or 2905 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20337 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 1969?

There are 117 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 18, 1969.

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