Wednesday August 27, 1969: on this day

August 27, 1969 was the 239th day of the year 1969, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 27, 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 27, 1969, who was born and died on August 27, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 27, 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 27th, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 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

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August 27, 1969: What happened on that day?


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

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August 27, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 27th 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 27, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

Discover the Rooster personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 27th, 1969 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 27, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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Who was born on August 27, 1969?


Famous people born on August 27, 1969:

  • Chandra Wilson
    Chandra Wilson

    Chandra Wilson is an American actress known for her role as Dr. Miranda Bailey on the TV series Grey's Anatomy.

  • Reece Shearsmith
    Reece Shearsmith

    British actor and writer known for his work in comedy and horror genres.

  • Cesar Millan

    Cesar millan is a mexican dog trainer known for his television series 'dog whisperer with cesar millan' and his expertise in rehabilitating...

  • Colt Ford

    American country music artist known for blending country and hip hop.

  • Mark Ealham

    English cricketer.

  • Tammy Garcia

    Santa clara pueblo (native american) is a sculptor, ceramic artist and sculptor.

  • Elaine Irwin

    Model.

  • Kipp Vickers

    Nfl guard (indianapolis colts).

  • Steven Van Randwijck

    Washington, dc -- field hockey player (1996) olympics.

  • Jean-Cyril Robin

    French road racing cyclist, who finished sixth in 1998's tour de france.

  • Elizabeth Grier

    Family member.

  • Guido Maria Brera
  • Eric Bergoust
  • Maher Bouallegue
  • Dario Tamburrano
  • Mustafa Özer

Whose famous birthday is on August 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 27th:

  • Aaron Paul
    Aaron Paul

    Aaron Paul is an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his role as Jesse Pinkman in the TV series Breaking Bad.

  • Tom Ford
    Tom Ford

    Ford, an american fashion designer and entrepreneur, started his career as an actor.

  • Paul Reubens
    Paul Reubens

    American comedian, better known as pee wee herman.

  • Tuesday Weld
    Tuesday Weld

    American actress, who was 21 years old, had appeared in over 100 tv shows and a dozen movies.

  • Peter Stormare
    Peter Stormare

    Swedish actor, director, and playwright.

  • Neha Dhupia
    Neha Dhupia

    Indian actress and model.

  • Harry Reems
    Harry Reems

    American porn actor (d. 2013).

  • Antonia Fraser
    Antonia Fraser

    English author of historical biographies and detective stories, as well as a variety of mysteries and magazine articles.

  • Martha Raye
    Martha Raye

    American entertainer.

  • Yolanda Adams
    Yolanda Adams

    American gospel singer.

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August 27, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 54 years 6 months old,

or 654 months and 21 days old,

or 2846 weeks and 6 days old,

or 19928 days old,

if you were born on August 27, 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 27, 1969?

There are 161 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 27th 2024.

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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August 27, 1969: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 27, 1969:

  • Ivy Compton-Burnett

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

  • Erika Mann

    German-swiss actress and author (d. 1969).

  • Henri EJA de Page

    Belgian lawyer.

  • Claire Whitney

    At 79, silent film actress (blind fools) dies.

  • Fabòn
  • Kathleen Russell
  • I barone Bridges Edward Bridges
  • Forrest Stanley

What famous deaths happened on August 27th?

Famous deaths on August 27th:

  • Jinx Falkenburg
    Jinx Falkenburg

    American actress known for her work in films and television.

  • Greg Morris
    Greg Morris

    American actor.

  • Gracie Allen
    Gracie Allen

    American comedian and actress (born 1895).

  • Rishikesh Mukherjee

    Renowned Indian film director known for his realistic and humanistic approach to filmmaking.

  • Tryson Wapakhabulo

    Renowned diplomat known for his international contributions.

  • Haile Selassie

    Haile selassie was the emperor of ethiopia and a prominent figure in the pan-african movement, known for his efforts to modernize ethiopia...

  • Malcolm Browne

    Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist known for his work in Vietnam.

  • Margeart Bourke-White

    Renowned photojournalist known for her work during World War II.

  • Cresencia Alvarado

    Notable novelist celebrated for her impactful storytelling.

  • Arend de Gelder

    Dutch Golden Age painter known for his biblical and mythological scenes.

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August 27, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 27, 1969:

  • Moldova - Independence Day (from the USSR, 1991)
  • Roman festivals - Volturnalia held in honor of Volturnus
  • RC Saints - Saint Monica of Hippo
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August 27, 1969: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 27, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 25th and August 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

August 27, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 27, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Honky Tonk Women
  2. - A Boy Named Sue
  3. - Sugar, Sugar
  4. - Put A Little Love In Your Heart
  5. - 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.

August 27, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 27, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. 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 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 R&B music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 27, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 27, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Share Your Love With Me
  2. - The Nitty Gritty
  3. - Your Good Thing (Is About To End)
  4. - Choice Of Colors
  5. - Mother Popcorn (You Got To Have A Mother For Me) Part 1

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August 27, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 27, 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 27, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 27, 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

August 27, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 27, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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 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.

Between Parent & Teenager by Haim G. Ginott

Between Parent & Teenager

By:

To have a peaceful and meaningful relationship between parent and teen, you must let go. As parents, we need to be there for our children. Teenagers do not need us.

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.

Ada by Vladimir Nabokov

Ada

By:

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

August 27, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 27, 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 27, 1969?

On August 27, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 1969?

On August 27, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 27, 1969?

On August 27, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 27th?

August 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th 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 27th, such as:

  • 2018 - United states free trade agreements, mexico-united states relations. the united states and mexico agree on key terms in the north american free trade agreement. canada has not yet signed the agreement.
  • 2017 - Rohingya insurgency, western myanmar: 2016-17 northern rakhine state violences, 2016-17 rohingya persecutions in myanmar: dozens fleeing violence in rakhine state have been detained by bangladeshi authorities and burmese officials after trying to cross the border between myanmar and bangladesh. many were on their way to kutupalong refugee camp in ukhia (bangladesh), where they were mostly inhabited rohingya refugees.
  • 2016 - Paraguayan people's army insurgency: eight paraguayan army soldiers are killed by insurgents from the suspected paraguayan people's army epp, just outside arroyito in northern paraguay.

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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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