Thursday August 21, 1969: on this day

August 21, 1969 was the 233rd day of the year 1969, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 21, 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 21, 1969, who was born and died on August 21, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 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 21st, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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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.

August 21, 1969 in August 1969 calendar

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August 21, 1969: What happened on that day?


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August 21, 1969: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 21, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st 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 21, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 21st, 1969 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 21, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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Who was born on August 21, 1969?


Famous people born on August 21, 1969:

  • Aracelie Stein

    Contemporary artist known for her vibrant abstract paintings.

  • Brad Thor

    Renowned writer of political thrillers and espionage novels.

  • Julie Etchingham

    Julie Etchingham is a British journalist and news presenter known for her work on ITV News.

  • Bruce Anstey

    New zealand motorcycle racer.

  • Josée Chouinard

    Canadian figure skater.

  • Billy Gardell

    Comedian.

  • Andujar Cedeno

    La ramona (dominican republic), infielder (detroit tigers).

  • Alassane Bala Sakandé
  • Abel Silva
  • Nathan Jones

Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:

  • Kim Cattrall
    Kim Cattrall

    Kim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.

  • Usain Bolt
    Usain Bolt

    Jamaican sprinter and athlete.

  • Hayden Panettiere
    Hayden Panettiere

    American actress, model and singer.

  • RJ Mitte
    RJ Mitte

    Rj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.

  • Joe Strummer
    Joe Strummer

    British singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).

  • Carrie-Anne Moss
    Carrie-Anne Moss

    Carrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.

  • Alicia Witt
    Alicia Witt

    American actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...

  • Kenny Rogers
    Kenny Rogers

    American entertainer.

  • Peter Weir
    Peter Weir

    Sydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).

  • Bo Burnham
    Bo Burnham

    American comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.

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August 21, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 54 years 6 months old,

or 654 months and 27 days old,

or 2847 weeks and 5 days old,

or 19934 days old,

if you were born on August 21, 1969.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 21, 1969?

There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.

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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August 21, 1969: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on August 21st?

Famous deaths on August 21st:

  • Leon Trotsky
    Leon Trotsky

    Russian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.

  • Charles Eames

    Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.

  • Ray Eames

    Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...

  • Wahneta Twin

    Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.

  • Durelle White

    Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.

  • Claude Navier

    French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.

  • Sante Casellini

    Italian politician known for his contributions to post-World War II reconstruction efforts.

  • Floyed Ritter

    Contributed to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Orville Gibson

    Founder of the Gibson Guitar Corporation, known for producing high-quality guitars.

  • Evart Brace

    Renowned geologist known for his work on the structure of the Earth's crust.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 21st

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August 21, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 21, 1969:

  • Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
  • Orthodox - Thaddaeus
  • RC saints - Pope Pius X
  • Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held

Observances on August 21, 1969:

  • International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
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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.

August 21, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 21, 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 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.

August 21, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 21, 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 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 R&B music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 21, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 21, 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 21, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 21, 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 21, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 21, 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 21, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 21, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

My Turn At Bat by Ted Williams

My Turn At Bat

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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.

Except For Me And Thee by Jessamyn West

Except For Me And Thee

By:

There is a small crease near the spine for DJ. The pages are crisp and clean, and the binding is secure. Solid Book.

The Goodbye Look by Ross MacDonald

The Goodbye Look

By:

Lew Archer, in The Goodbye Look is hired by Larry Chalmers and Irene Chalmers to investigate a burglary at their mission-style home.

New Moon Rising by Eugenia Price

New Moon Rising

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The second novel in the St. Simons Trilogy. A rich and compelling tale about love, hardship and the quest for happiness in war-torn South.

The Making Of The President 1968 by Theodore H. White

The Making Of The President 1968

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White combines a novelist's flair for dramatization with a historian's sense to significance with a synthesizing ability that grabs the reader by his lapels."

August 21, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 21, 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

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Who was the US President on August 21, 1969?

On August 21, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1969?

On August 21, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 21, 1969?

On August 21, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 21st?

August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
  • 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.

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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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