Sunday August 24, 1969: on this day

August 24, 1969 was the 236th day of the year 1969, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 24, 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 24, 1969, who was born and died on August 24, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 24, 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 24th, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 24, 1969?


August 24, 1969 was a Sunday and it was the 236th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 1969 can also be written as 8/24/1969 in the US and as 24/8/1969 in UK and Europe.

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August 24, 1969: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 24, 1969:

  • Carol mann wins lpga tournament of champs golf tournament
  • Peru nationalizes us oil interests

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August 24, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 24, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 24th, 1969 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 24, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 24, 1969 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 24, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 06:17 pm and setting at 03:36 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 24, 1969?


Famous people born on August 24, 1969:

  • Pierfrancesco Favino
    Pierfrancesco Favino

    Italian actor who has appeared in over forty european films and tv series since the 1990s.

  • Jans Koerts

    Dutch cyclist.

  • Jean-Victor Lavril
  • Cyrille Magnier
  • Stefano Selva
  • John Tobias
  • Sabino Iannuzzi
  • Guillaume Cramoisan

Whose famous birthday is on August 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 24th:

  • Rupert Grint
    Rupert Grint

    Rupert grint is a british actor best known for his role as ron weasley in the harry potter film series.

  • Dave Chappelle
    Dave Chappelle

    Dave chappelle is an american comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and the chappelle's show.

  • Chad Michael Murray
    Chad Michael Murray

    Chad michael murray is an american actor and former fashion model, best known for his roles in the television series one tree hill and the...

  • Paulo Coelho
    Paulo Coelho

    Brazilian esoteric author.

  • Stephen Fry
    Stephen Fry

    British actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and humor.

  • Martha Higareda
    Martha Higareda

    Martha higareda is a mexican actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'altered carbon' and 'no manches frida'.

  • Anne Archer
    Anne Archer

    American actress.

  • Marlee Matlin
    Marlee Matlin

    American actress, winner of the oscar for best actress in 1985's "children of a lesser god" her film credits include "the man in the golden...

  • Pia Degermark
    Pia Degermark

    Swedish actress.

  • Takashi Miike
    Takashi Miike

    Japanese screenwriter and producer of japanese actors.

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August 24, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 54 years 7 months old,

or 655 months and 4 days old,

or 2848 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19940 days old,

if you were born on August 24, 1969.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 1969?

There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 24, 1969.

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August 24, 1969: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on August 24th?

Famous deaths on August 24th:

  • Richard Attenborough
    Richard Attenborough

    English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.

  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris

    American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

  • Louis Prima
    Louis Prima

    American actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).

  • Jane Greer
    Jane Greer

    American singer and actress (d. 2001).

  • Jay Thomas
    Jay Thomas

    American actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948).

  • Amanda Randolph
    Amanda Randolph

    Actress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65.

  • Charlie Watts

    Charlie watts is a renowned drummer best known for being a member of the legendary rock band the rolling stones.

  • Sakae Mutsu

    Japanese statesman and diplomat.

  • Delancey

    Prominent loyalist during the American Revolution.

  • Felis Topolski

    Polish-British artist known for his murals and paintings.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 24th

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August 24, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 24, 1969:

  • Liberia: Flag Day
  • RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Bartholomew
  • Roman festivals - first of the 3 days on which the mundus was opened
  • Ukraine: National Holiday, independence from Russia (1991)
  • Sierra Leone: President's Birthday
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August 24, 1969: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 24, 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 24, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

August 24, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 24, 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 24, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

August 24, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 24, 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 24, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 24, 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 24, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 24, 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 24, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 24, 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 24, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 24, 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 24, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 24, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Ada by Vladimir Nabokov

Ada

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Two weeks after his seventieth year, Ada, or Ardor, was published. It is Nabokov's most celebrated masterpiece, and the triumphant culmination of his career in novel writing. It

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.

New Moon Rising by Eugenia Price

New Moon Rising

By:

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 Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton

The Andromeda Strain

By:

The United States government has been warned by some of the most respected biophysicists in America: Current sterilization procedures for returning space probes could not guarantee an uncontaminated re-entry.

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.

August 24, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 24, 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 24, 1969?

On August 24, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 1969?

On August 24, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 24, 1969?

On August 24, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 24th?

August 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - Spanish government approves a decree amending the historical memory law that allows the government to exhume francisco franco’s remains from valle de los caidos.
  • 2017 - Archaeology in israel: an archaeological mosaic from the 6th century, dated to justinian i's rule, was discovered while installing communication cables inside jerusalem's old city.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: us-backed rebels and the turkish armed forces join forces to take jarabulus from isil. to prevent isil from retaking areas they will not retreat from, the turkish land forces are also bombarding ypg positions.

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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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