What happened on Wednesday August 27, 1969?

Here's what happened on August 27, 1969:

• Israeli Commando Operation in Egypt An Israeli commando force conducted a strategic military operation, penetrating deep into Egyptian territory to launch a mortar attack on regional Egyptian Army headquarters located in the Nile Valley of Upper Egypt, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the Middle East during this period.
• First 'It's Tough Being a Man' Movie Released The first installment of the beloved Japanese comedy film series 'Otoko wa Tsurai yo' (It's Tough Being a Man) was released in Japan. Directed by Yoji Yamada, this film would become a landmark in Japanese cinema, ultimately spawning an incredible 48 installments and earning a place in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-running movie series in history.
• Mike Procter's Six Consecutive Sixes Cricket player Mike Procter achieved a remarkable feat by hitting six consecutive sixes across two overs, a rare and extraordinary accomplishment in the sport that demonstrates exceptional batting skill and power.

Events in 1969

August 27, 1969: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 27, 1969

Newspapers from Aug. 27, 1969

August 27, 1969 was a Wednesday and it was the 239th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 27, 1969 can also be written as 8/27/1969 in the US and as 27/8/1969 in UK and Europe.

August 27, 1969 in August 1969 calendar

Famous people born on August 27, 1969:

• Chandra Wilson

  Chandra Wilson is an Emmy Award-winning American actress best known for her long-running role as Dr. Miranda Bailey on the critically...

• Reece Shearsmith

  Reece Shearsmith is a prominent British comedy actor and writer, known for his innovative work in dark comedy series like 'The League of...

• Cesar Millan

  Cesar Millan is a world-renowned Mexican-American dog behaviorist and television personality, famous for his 'Dog Whisperer' series and his...

• Domino Harvey

  Domino Harvey was a unique British bounty hunter who became the subject of a biographical film, known for her unconventional life and career...

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on August 27th

Famous people died on August 27, 1969:

• Erika Mann

  Erika Mann was a prominent German-Swiss actress, writer, and political activist, known for her anti-Nazi stance and being part of the famous...

• Ivy Compton-Burnett

  Ivy Compton-Burnett was a British novelist known for her satirical and psychological fiction.

• I barone Bridges Edward Bridges
• Forrest Stanley
• Claire Whitney

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on August 27th

August 27, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 27, 1969 was Honky Tonk Women by The Rolling Stones, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

1. The Rolling Stones - Honky Tonk Women
2. Johnny Cash - A Boy Named Sue
3. The Archies - Sugar, Sugar
4. Jackie DeShannon - Put A Little Love In Your Heart
5. Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline (Good Times Never Seemed So Good)

August 27, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 27, 1969 was Saved By The Bell by Robin Gibb, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

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 27, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 27, 1969 was Share Your Love With Me by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

1. Aretha Franklin - Share Your Love With Me
2. Gladys Knight And The Pips - The Nitty Gritty
3. Lou Rawls - Your Good Thing (Is About To End)
4. The Impressions - Choice Of Colors
5. James Brown - Mother Popcorn (You Got To Have A Mother For Me) Part 1

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 27th is Virgo.

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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 27, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 27, 1969 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 27, 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 27, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 07:54 pm and setting at 07:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 29, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Sep 25, 1969.

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Your place in the Universe on August 27, 1969

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Someone born on August 27, 1969 is:

55 years 7 months old,

or 667 months and 27 days old,

or 2904 weeks

or 20328 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 27, 1969?

There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 27, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 27, 1969.

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