What happened on Wednesday August 20, 1969?

Here's what happened on August 20, 1969:

• V.V. Giri Elected President of India V.V. Giri was elected as the President of India in what was described by contemporaries as 'the most important presidential election in Indian history', marking a significant moment in India's post-independence political landscape.
• Establishment of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument The Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument was officially established in Florissant, Colorado, preserving a significant paleontological site known for its remarkably well-preserved fossil deposits from the Eocene epoch.
• Record Rainfall in Nelson County, Virginia A historic rainfall event occurred in Nelson County, Virginia, with 69 cm of precipitation recorded, establishing a new state record for rainfall intensity.

Events in 1969

August 20, 1969: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 20, 1969

Newspapers from Aug. 20, 1969

August 20, 1969 was a Wednesday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 1969 can also be written as 8/20/1969 in the US and as 20/8/1969 in UK and Europe.

August 20, 1969 in August 1969 calendar

Famous people born on August 20, 1969:

• Matthew Perry

  Iconic actor best known for playing Chandler Bing in the globally popular sitcom 'Friends', who tragically passed away in 2023.

• Billy Gardell

  Popular American comedian, actor, and producer known for his roles in TV shows like 'Mike & Molly' and stand-up comedy.

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on August 20th

Famous people died on August 20, 1969:

• Publio Cortini
• Edward Hutton

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on August 20th

August 20, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 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 20, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 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 20, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 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 20th 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 20, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 20, 1969 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 20, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 02:02 pm and setting at 11:16 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 20, 1969

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Someone born on August 20, 1969 is:

55 years 8 months old,

or 668 months and 3 days old,

or 2905 weeks

or 20335 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 1969?

There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 20, 1969.

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