Tuesday August 19, 1969: on this day

August 19, 1969 was the 231st day of the year 1969, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 19, 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 19, 1969, who was born and died on August 19, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 19, 1969, which were the most popular songs (ex. Honky Tonk Women by The Rolling Stones), movies (e.g. Fellini Satyricon, directed by Federico Fellini), TV series (e.g. Here Comes The Grump) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 19th, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 19, 1969?


August 19, 1969 was a Tuesday and it was the 231st day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 19, 1969 can also be written as 8/19/1969 in the US and as 19/8/1969 in UK and Europe.

August 19, 1969 in August 1969 calendar

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August 19, 1969: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 19, 1969:

August 19, 1969: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 19, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th 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 19, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 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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Discover the planets positions on August 19th, 1969 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 19, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 19, 1969 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 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 19, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 12:48 pm and setting at 10:39 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 19, 1969?


Famous people born on August 19, 1969:

  • Matthew Perry
    Matthew Perry

    Canadian-American actor famous for his role as Chandler Bing on the TV show 'Friends'.

  • Paula Jai Parker
    Paula Jai Parker

    American actress.

  • Nate Dogg

    American rapper nathaniel dwayne hale.

  • Clay Walker

    American country music artist with multiple hit songs.

  • Kazuyoshi Tatsunami

    Japanese baseball player and coach.

  • Douglas Allen Tunstall Jr.

    American professional wrestler and politician.

  • Karan

    Movie actor.

  • Patrick Van Horn

    American actor.

  • Austan Goolsbee

    Public servant.

  • Edward Norton

    Actor.

  • Timothy D. Snyder

    Author.

  • Scott Ford

    Norbrooke, germany -- golfer (1994 trafalgar cpga-2nd).

  • Kirk Herbstreit

    American football analyst (college gameday).

  • Emigdio Preciado

    Fbi's most wanted list - hispanic fugitive.

  • Ten'ya Yabuno
  • Olapade Adeniken
  • Paolo Bellino

Whose famous birthday is on August 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 19th:

  • Bill Clinton
    Bill Clinton

    American politician, graduated from yale law school, governor of arkansas in 1978, at the age of 32.

  • Nandana Sen
    Nandana Sen

    Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films.

  • John Stamos
    John Stamos

    John stamos is a tv actor known for his role as uncle jesse on the sitcom full house.

  • Valérie Kaprisky
    Valérie Kaprisky

    French actress.

  • Kyra Sedgwick
    Kyra Sedgwick

    Kyra sedgwick is an american actress known for her role as deputy chief brenda leigh johnson on the tv series the closer.

  • Jill St. John
    Jill St. John

    Jill st.

  • Maria de Medeiros
    Maria de Medeiros

    Portuguese actress and director.

  • Peter Gallagher
    Peter Gallagher

    Armonk, new york -- actor.

  • Fred Thompson
    Fred Thompson

    He is an american politician, lawyer, and actor.

  • Debra Paget
    Debra Paget

    American actress with stunning features, red-gold hair and big eyes.

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August 19, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 54 years 7 months old,

or 655 months

or 2848 weeks

or 19936 days old,

if you were born on August 19, 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 19, 1969?

There are 153 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 19th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 19, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 19, 1969.

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August 19, 1969: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 19, 1969:

  • Jakes Mulholland
  • Gustavo Hauser
  • Alejandro Carrasquel (Patón)
  • Alejandro "Patón" Carrasquel
  • Jorge Herrán (72)

What famous deaths happened on August 19th?

Famous deaths on August 19th:

  • Groucho Marx
    Groucho Marx

    Groucho marx was a legendary comedian known for his quick wit, distinctive mustache, and cigar.

  • Jessie Matthews
    Jessie Matthews

    Jessie matthews was a british actress and singer known for her performances in musical films and stage productions during the 1920s and...

  • Alastair Sim
    Alastair Sim

    Scottish actor on film and stage.

  • Hermione Baddeley
    Hermione Baddeley

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (camp runamuck maude, good life).

  • Utpal Dutt
    Utpal Dutt

    Bangladeshi actor, director, and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Romyn Fisher

    Prolific novelist known for his rich character development.

  • Emalea Wade

    Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Laden Pareto

    Italian economist known for the Pareto principle.

  • Ridgely Carter

    American actress who appeared in numerous films and TV shows.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 19th

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August 19, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 19, 1969:

  • Roman festivals - Vinalia Rustica celebrated in honor of Venus Libitina commemorating the founding of the oldest known temple to her, on the Esquiline Hill, in 293 BC on this date.
  • RC saints - Saint Sebald, Saint Louis of Toulouse, Jean-Eudes de MTzeray
  • Afghanistan - Afghan Independence Day see above: 1919
  • National Day of the Filipino Language, Philippines - Holiday for Quezon City, Quezon Province and other municipalities named after Manuel Quezon
  • National Aviation Day, USA

Observances on August 19, 1969:

  • World Humanitarian Day
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August 19, 1969: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 19, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 18th and August 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 19, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 19, 1969 was Honky Tonk Women by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 19, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 19, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Honky Tonk Women
  2. - A Boy Named Sue
  3. - Crystal Blue Persuasion
  4. - Sweet Caroline (Good Times Never Seemed So Good)
  5. - In The Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus)

August 19, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 19, 1969 was Saved By The Bell by Robin Gibb, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 19, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 19, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Saved By The Bell
  2. - Give Peace A Chance
  3. - Make Me An Island
  4. - My Cherie Amour

August 19, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 19, 1969 was Share Your Love With Me by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 19, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 19, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Share Your Love With Me
  2. - Choice Of Colors
  3. - The Nitty Gritty
  4. - Your Good Thing (Is About To End)
  5. - Mother Popcorn (You Got To Have A Mother For Me) Part 1

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August 19, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 19, 1969 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Fellini Satyricon

Fellini Satyricon

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Federico Fellini

Starring: Martin Potter, Hiram Keller, Max Born, Salvo Randone

Country: United States of America

Marlowe

Marlowe

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Paul Bogart

Starring: James Garner, Gayle Hunnicutt, Carroll O'Connor, Rita Moreno

Country: United States of America

This Man Must Die

This Man Must Die

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Claude Chabrol

Starring: Michel Duchaussoy, Caroline Cellier, Jean Yanne, Anouk Ferjac

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

August 19, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 19, 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:

Here Comes the Grump

Here Comes the Grump

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Grant Simmons

Sesame Street

Sesame Street

Release year: 1969

Written by:

Starring: Frank Oz, Caroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson, Jim Henson

Country: United States of America

The Hardy Boys

The Hardy Boys

Release year: 1969

Starring: Byron Kane, Dal McKennon, Jane Webb

Country: United States of America

August 19, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 19, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Love Machine by Jacqueline Susann

The Love Machine

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This novel is set in a time where steak, vodka, and Benzedrine were staples of a healthy diet. Robin Stone is the "love machine", a TV-network king around whom women flock.

The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton

The Andromeda Strain

By:

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.

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

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.

My Turn At Bat by Ted Williams

My Turn At Bat

By:

My Turn at Bat, Ted Williams' story about his remarkable life and career in baseball is now available for the first-time in many years.

August 19, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 19, 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 19, 1969?

On August 19, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 19, 1969?

On August 19, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 19, 1969?

On August 19, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 19th?

August 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 earthquakes: a magnitude 8.2 deep-focus earthquake (the strongest ever recorded in 2018) struck the south pacific ocean, near fiji. there is no immediate tsunami threat.
  • 2017 - Terrorism in russia: a 23 year old stabs and injures eight people at surgut in russia, before being shot by police. the attack was claimed by isil.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: russian warships patrolling the mediterranean sea fire cruise missiles towards aleppo. according to the russian defense ministry, the strikes were directed at the islamist militant group jabhat fateh al-sham.

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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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