What happened on Wednesday August 19, 1970?

Here's what happened on August 19, 1970:

• Chinese Community Granted 'White' Status in South Africa During the apartheid era, the Chinese community in South Africa was officially granted 'white' status, a complex and controversial racial classification that highlighted the intricate racial policies of the time. This decision had significant social and legal implications for the Chinese population.
• Britain Launches Second Skynet Communications Satellite The United Kingdom successfully launched its second Skynet communications satellite from Cape Kennedy, Florida, marking a significant milestone in British military and telecommunications technology. Skynet satellites were crucial for secure military communications during the Cold War era.
• Birth of Matthew Perry, Actor Matthew Perry, a renowned Canadian-American actor best known for his iconic role as Chandler Bing in the hit sitcom 'Friends', was born on this date. He would become a significant figure in television comedy during the 1990s and early 2000s.
• 31st Venice Film Festival Commences The prestigious 31st Venice Film Festival began, continuing its long-standing tradition as one of the oldest and most renowned international film festivals. This event would showcase significant cinematic works and emerging talents from around the world.

Events in 1970

August 19, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 19, 1970

Newspapers from Aug. 19, 1970

August 19, 1970 was a Wednesday and it was the 231st day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 19, 1970 can also be written as 8/19/1970 in the US and as 19/8/1970 in UK and Europe.

August 19, 1970 in August 1970 calendar

Famous people born on August 19, 1970:

• Fat Joe

  Influential American rapper known for his significant contributions to hip-hop music, particularly in the Latino rap scene.

• Ludovic Bource

  Acclaimed French film composer who won multiple prestigious awards for his groundbreaking silent film score for 'The Artist'.

• Mat Johnson

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on August 19th

Famous people died on August 19, 1970:

• Werner Max Moser

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on August 19th

August 19, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 19, 1970 was Make It With You by Bread, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

1. Bread - Make It With You
2. Carpenters - (They Long To Be) Close To You
3. Eric Burdon and War - Spill The Wine
4. Edwin Starr - War
5. Mungo Jerry - In The Summertime

August 19, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 19, 1970 was The Wonder Of You by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

1. Elvis Presley - The Wonder Of You
2. Hotlegs - Neanderthal Man
3. The Kinks - Lola
4. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Tears Of A Clown
5. Shirley Bassey - Something

August 19, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 19, 1970 was Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

1. Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours
2. James Brown - Get Up (I Feel Like Being Like A) Sex Machine (Part 1)
3. Edwin Starr - War
4. Jr. Walker & The All Stars - Do You See My Love (For You Growing)
5. Clarence Carter - Patches

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, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 19, 1970 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 1970 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, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 09:07 pm and setting at 10:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 17, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Sep 15, 1970.

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Someone born on August 19, 1970 is:

54 years 8 months old,

or 656 months and 24 days old,

or 2855 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19991 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 19, 1970?

There are 98 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, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 19, 1970.

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