What happened on Tuesday August 19, 1969?

Here's what happened on August 19, 1969:

• Death of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, a pioneering German-American architect and a key figure of the modernist movement, passed away. Known for his minimalist architectural philosophy of 'less is more', he significantly influenced 20th-century architecture and design, creating iconic structures like the Barcelona Pavilion and the Seagram Building in New York.
• Ken Holtzman's No-Hitter for Chicago Cubs On August 19, 1969, Chicago Cubs pitcher Ken Holtzman achieved a remarkable no-hitter against the Atlanta Braves, winning the game 3-0. This was a significant moment in baseball history, showcasing Holtzman's exceptional pitching skills and contributing to the Cubs' memorable season.

Events in 1969

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

Magazines from Aug. 19, 1969

Newspapers from Aug. 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

Famous people born on August 19, 1969:

• Matthew Perry

  Iconic Canadian-American actor who rose to global fame as Chandler Bing in the legendary sitcom Friends, becoming a beloved comedy star of...

• Edward Norton

  Acclaimed actor known for diverse roles in films like Fight Club, American History X, and Birdman.

• Nate Dogg

  Influential West Coast rapper known for his distinctive vocals and collaborations with prominent hip-hop artists like Dr. Dre and Snoop...

• Timothy D. Snyder

  Prominent historian and author specializing in European history and political analysis.

• Kirk Herbstreit

  Prominent American football analyst and commentator for ESPN's College GameDay.

• Clay Walker

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on August 19th

Famous people died on August 19, 1969:

• Gustavo Hauser

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on August 19th

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 19th 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 19, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 19, 1969 was Waxing crescent.

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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Your place in the Universe on August 19, 1969

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Someone born on August 19, 1969 is:

55 years 8 months old,

or 668 months and 4 days old,

or 2905 weeks and 1 day old,

or 20336 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 19, 1969?

There are 118 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 19th 2025.

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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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