Friday August 22, 1969: on this day

August 22, 1969 was the 234th day of the year 1969, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 22, 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 22, 1969, who was born and died on August 22, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 22, 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 22nd, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 22, 1969?


August 22, 1969 was a Friday and it was the 234th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 1969 can also be written as 8/22/1969 in the US and as 22/8/1969 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 1969 in August 1969 calendar

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August 22, 1969: What happened on that day?


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August 22, 1969: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 22, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd 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 22, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 22nd, 1969 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 22, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 22, 1969 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 22, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 04:27 pm and setting at 01:03 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 22, 1969?


Famous people born on August 22, 1969:

  • Brode

    Renowned contemporary artist known for abstract expressionism.

  • Jamaica Baldwin

    Acclaimed poet known for her powerful and evocative verses.

  • Niam Kiarostami

    Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker known for his innovative storytelling.

  • Maurice Graef

    Soccer player (vvw and roda jc).

  • Hipolito Pichardo

    Pitcher (kc royals), esperanza, dominican republic.

  • Jörg Bode
  • Charles Musonda
  • Joey Shaw
  • Bruno Tobback
  • Raffaele Verzillo
  • Richard Witschge

Whose famous birthday is on August 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 22nd:

  • Dua Lipa
    Dua Lipa

    Dua lipa is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.

  • James Corden
    James Corden

    James corden is a british comedian and actor, best known for hosting the late late show and for his role in the film into the woods.

  • Kristen Wiig
    Kristen Wiig

    Kristen wiig is an american comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and...

  • Tori Amos
    Tori Amos

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Rodrigo Santoro
    Rodrigo Santoro

    Rodrigo santoro is a brazilian actor known for his roles in popular films such as 300 and love actually.

  • Richard Armitage
    Richard Armitage

    Richard armitage is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.

  • Ray Bradbury
    Ray Bradbury

    American sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.

  • Honor Blackman
    Honor Blackman

    British actress.

  • Leni Riefenstahl
    Leni Riefenstahl

    Leni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.

  • Micheline Presle
    Micheline Presle

    French actress on film/stage/tv, 1939.

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August 22, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 54 years 6 months old,

or 654 months and 26 days old,

or 2847 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19933 days old,

if you were born on August 22, 1969.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 22, 1969?

There are 156 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 22, 1969.

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August 22, 1969: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 22, 1969:

  • Maria Antonelli
  • Filippo Rolando

What famous deaths happened on August 22nd?

Famous deaths on August 22nd:

  • Colleen Dewhurst
    Colleen Dewhurst

    Colleen Dewhurst was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.

  • Sebastian Cabot
    Sebastian Cabot

    Actor and singer from english-canadian (d. 1977).

  • Dorotea Mackiewicz

    Pioneering investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting on corruption.

  • Laurelyn Joyner

    Set multiple world records in long jump.

  • Fayne Blackwood

    Fayne Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her historical fiction novels that brought to life the stories of forgotten...

  • Arwilda Wimmer

    American actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Yarrow

    Renowned folk singer known for his contributions to the music industry.

  • Maridee Clark

    Renowned actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood films.

  • Jackob Bronowski

    Polish-British mathematician known for his contributions to the history of science.

  • Michael Collins

    Irish rebel, counter-intelligence and military tactician, and politician; 2nd irish minister of finance (b. 1890).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 22nd

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August 22, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 22, 1969:

  • RC feasts - Mary queen of angels

Observances on August 22, 1969:

  • International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
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August 22, 1969: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 22, 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 22, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 1969 was Honky Tonk Women by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 22, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 22, 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 22, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 22, 1969 was Saved By The Bell by Robin Gibb, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 22, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 22, 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 22, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 22, 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 22, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 22, 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 22, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 22, 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 22, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 22, 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 22, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 22, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Goodbye Look by Ross MacDonald

The Goodbye Look

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

Except For Me And Thee by Jessamyn West

Except For Me And Thee

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

The Love Machine by Jacqueline Susann

The Love Machine

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This novel is set in a time where steak, vodka, and Benzedrine were staples of a healthy diet. Robin Stone is the "love machine", a TV-network king around whom women flock.

The Making Of The President 1968 by Theodore H. White

The Making Of The President 1968

By:

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."

Linda Goodman'S Sun Signs by Linda Goodman

Linda Goodman'S Sun Signs

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Discover the truth about your life and those around you. Is he truly unstable underneath that calm exterior?

August 22, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 22, 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 22, 1969?

On August 22, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 1969?

On August 22, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 22, 1969?

On August 22, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 22nd?

August 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2018 - According to senior industry sources, the previously announced initial public offer of saudi aramco was canceled.
  • 2017 - Conflict at ain al-hilweh: three more palestinians were injured in renewed clashes between islamist extremists, the fatah-supported joint palestinian security force and the ain al-hilweh palestinian refuge camp.
  • 2016 - 2016 pacific typhoon season: typhoon mindulle is expected to make landfall close to tokyo, japan. train services and flights will be cancelled. it will arrive one day after typhoon kompasu. (bloomberg),

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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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