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see horoscope and birth chart for August 21, 1969What happened on Thursday August 21, 1969?
About August 21st, 1969, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 21, 1969, Australian Michael Dennis Rohan deliberately set fire to the Al-Aqsa Mosque, a significant Islamic holy site in Jerusalem. The incident caused substantial damage to the historic mosque and sparked international outrage, highlighting religious tensions in the region.
- Day of the week: August 21st, 1969 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Honky Tonk Women by The Rolling Stones
- #1 UK song: Saved By The Bell by Robin Gibb
- Popular movie: Fellini Satyricon directed by Federico Fellini
More about August 21st, 1969? See below for more news and curiosities on August 21st, 1969.
Table of contents
- August 21, 1969: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 21, 1969?
- Who was born on August 21, 1969?
- August 21, 1969: Number 1 song on that day
- August 21, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 21, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 21, 1969?
- Back in 1969
August 21, 1969: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 21, 1969:
- Arson at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem On August 21, 1969, Australian Michael Dennis Rohan deliberately set fire to the Al-Aqsa Mosque, a significant Islamic holy site in Jerusalem. The incident caused substantial damage to the historic mosque and sparked international outrage, highlighting religious tensions in the region.
- Canadian Figure Skater Profile José Chouinard, a Canadian figure skater, was noted on this date. While specific achievements are not detailed, Chouinard represents Canada's sporting talent.
August 21, 1969: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 21, 1969?
August 21, 1969 was a Thursday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 21, 1969 can also be written as 8/21/1969 in the US and as 21/8/1969 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 21, 1969?
Famous people born on August 21, 1969:
- Bruce Anstey
Renowned New Zealand motorcycle racer known for his exceptional performances in road racing events like the Isle of Man TT.
- Billy Gardell
American comedian and actor best known for his role in the popular sitcom 'Mike & Molly' and his stand-up comedy.
August 21, 1969: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 21, 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 21, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1969 was Honky Tonk Women by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.
- The Rolling Stones - Honky Tonk Women
- Johnny Cash - A Boy Named Sue
- Tommy James and the Shondells - Crystal Blue Persuasion
- Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline (Good Times Never Seemed So Good)
- Zager & Evans - In The Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus)
August 21, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 1969 was Saved By The Bell by Robin Gibb, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.
- Robin Gibb - Saved By The Bell
- Plastic Ono Band - Give Peace A Chance
- Joe Dolan - Make Me An Island
- Stevie Wonder - My Cherie Amour
August 21, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 1969 was Share Your Love With Me by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.
- Aretha Franklin - Share Your Love With Me
- The Impressions - Choice Of Colors
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - The Nitty Gritty
- Lou Rawls - Your Good Thing (Is About To End)
- James Brown - Mother Popcorn (You Got To Have A Mother For Me) Part 1
August 21, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st is Leo.
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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 21, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 21, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 21, 1969 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 03:16 pm and setting at 12:03 am.
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 21, 1969
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Someone born on August 21, 1969 is:
55 years 10 months old,
or 670 months and 11 days old,
or 2914 weeks and 6 days old,
or 20404 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 21, 1969?
There are 50 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 21st 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1969?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 21, 1969.
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Back in 1969
