What happened on Friday August 22, 1969?

Here's what happened on August 22, 1969:

• Hurricane Camille Devastates U.S. Gulf Coast Hurricane Camille, one of the most destructive hurricanes in U.S. history, strikes the Gulf Coast, causing catastrophic damage and resulting in 255 fatalities. The Category 5 hurricane made landfall in Mississippi, leaving unprecedented destruction in its wake.
• Elvis Presley Returns to Live Performance Elvis Presley resumes live performances in Las Vegas, marking a significant moment in his legendary music career and signaling his comeback to live entertainment after years of focusing primarily on film.
• Beatles Record Music Video The Beatles record a video for their iconic song 'The Long and Winding Road', one of their final collaborative efforts before their impending dissolution.
• Beatles' Final Official Group Photo Session The Beatles have their last official group photo session at John Lennon and Yoko Ono's home, 'Tittenhurst Park', near Ascot, symbolizing the end of an era for the iconic band.
• Gloria O Smith Crowned Miss Black America Gloria O Smith from New York is crowned the 2nd Miss Black America, representing an important moment in the civil rights and representation of African American women.
• First Gap Clothing Store Opens The first Gap clothing store opens on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, marking the beginning of what would become a major international retail brand.

Events in 1969

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

Magazines from Aug. 22, 1969

Newspapers from Aug. 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

Famous people died on August 22, 1969:

• Filippo Rolando

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on August 22nd

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 22nd 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 22, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 22, 1969 was Waxing gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on August 22, 1969

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Someone born on August 22, 1969 is:

55 years 8 months old,

or 668 months and 1 day old,

or 2904 weeks and 5 days old,

or 20333 days old,

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

There are 121 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 22nd 2025.

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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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