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August 27, 1970 was the 239th day of the year 1970, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 27, 1970 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, 1970, who was born and died on August 27, 1970, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 27, 1970, which were the most popular songs (ex. War by Edwin Starr), movies (e.g. Five Easy Pieces, directed by Bob Rafelson), TV series (e.g. Josie And The Pussycats) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 27th, 1970 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 27, 1970?
- August 27, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 27, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 27, 1970?
- August 27, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 27, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
- August 27, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 27, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
- August 27, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 27, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 27, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 27, 1970?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 1970?
- Who was the Pope on August 27, 1970?
What day of the week was August 27, 1970?
August 27, 1970 was a Thursday and it was the 239th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 27, 1970 can also be written as 8/27/1970 in the US and as 27/8/1970 in UK and Europe.
August 27, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 27th, 1970 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 27, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 27, 1970 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 27, 1970 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, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 01:48 am and setting at 06:13 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 17, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Sep 15, 1970.
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Who was born on August 27, 1970?
Famous people born on August 27, 1970:
- Tony Kanal
British-american bass player.
- Jim Thome
Peoria, illinois -- infielder for the cleveland indians.
- Colt Ford
Colt Ford is a country music artist and former professional golfer.
- Karl Unterkircher
Italian mountaineer (d. 2008).
- Andy Bichel
Australian cricketer and coach.
- Mark Ilott
English cricketer.
- Pokwang
Filipino comedian, actress, television host and singer.
- Park Myeong-su
South korean singer and tv host.
- Melissa McCarthy
Actress.
- Jeff Kenna
Manager and footballer from ireland.
- Edson Nascimento
Brazilian notable family, the son soccer champion pela(c), also known as his nickname "edinho".
- Leanna Creel
Tv actress.
- Peter Ebdon
English snooker player.
- Kelly Trump
German porn actress.
- Greg Woodcroft
Hamilton, ontario -- 52 kg freestyle wrestler (1996 olympics).
- Reggie Slater
Nba forward (toronto raptors).
- Gwendoline Hamon
- Olivier Dartigolles
Whose famous birthday is on August 27th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 27th:
![Aaron Paul]()
Aaron PaulAaron Paul is an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his role as Jesse Pinkman in the TV series Breaking Bad.
![Tom Ford]()
Tom FordFord, an american fashion designer and entrepreneur, started his career as an actor.
![Paul Reubens]()
Paul ReubensAmerican comedian, better known as pee wee herman.
![Tuesday Weld]()
Tuesday WeldAmerican actress, who was 21 years old, had appeared in over 100 tv shows and a dozen movies.
![Peter Stormare]()
Peter StormareSwedish actor, director, and playwright.
![Neha Dhupia]()
Neha DhupiaIndian actress and model.
![Chandra Wilson]()
Chandra WilsonChandra Wilson is an American actress known for her role as Dr. Miranda Bailey on the TV series Grey's Anatomy.
![Harry Reems]()
Harry ReemsAmerican porn actor (d. 2013).
![Antonia Fraser]()
Antonia FraserEnglish author of historical biographies and detective stories, as well as a variety of mysteries and magazine articles.
![Martha Raye]()
Martha RayeAmerican entertainer.
August 27, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 53 years 7 months old,
or 643 months and 23 days old,
or 2799 weeks and 1 day old,
or 19594 days old,
if you were born on August 27, 1970.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, 1970?
There are 130 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, 1970?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 27, 1970.
August 27, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 27, 1970:
- Bruno Ciari
- José Alonso
What famous deaths happened on August 27th?
Famous deaths on August 27th:
![Jinx Falkenburg]()
Jinx FalkenburgAmerican actress known for her work in films and television.
![Greg Morris]()
Greg MorrisAmerican actor.
![Gracie Allen]()
Gracie AllenAmerican comedian and actress (born 1895).
- Gabbie Petito
Gabbie Petito was an American vlogger whose disappearance and death gained widespread media attention.
- Bharat Ratna
Bharat Ratna was an Indian statesman and the first Prime Minister of India.
- Margaret Bourke-White
Margaret Bourke-White was an American photographer and photojournalist who is best known for her work documenting the Great Depression and...
- Rishikesh Mukherjee
Renowned Indian film director known for his realistic and humanistic approach to filmmaking.
- Jaysiah Washington
Jaysiah Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
- 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...
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August 27, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 27, 1970:
- Moldova - Independence Day (from the USSR, 1991)
- Roman festivals - Volturnalia held in honor of Volturnus
- RC Saints - Saint Monica of Hippo
August 27, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 27, 1970 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 24th and August 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 27, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 27, 1970 was War by Edwin Starr, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
August 27, 1970: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 27, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Edwin Starr - War
- Bread - Make It With You
- Carpenters - (They Long To Be) Close To You
- Mungo Jerry - In The Summertime
- Eric Burdon and War - Spill The Wine
August 27, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 27, 1970 was The Wonder Of You by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
August 27, 1970: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 27, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - The Wonder Of You
- Hotlegs - Neanderthal Man
- The Kinks - Lola
- Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Tears Of A Clown
- Shirley Bassey - Something
August 27, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 27, 1970 was Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
August 27, 1970: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 27, 1970 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours
- James Brown - Get Up (I Feel Like Being Like A) Sex Machine (Part 1)
- Clarence Carter - Patches
- Aretha Franklin with The Dixie Flyers - Don't Play That Song
- Edwin Starr - War
August 27, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 27, 1970 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Five Easy Pieces
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Bob Rafelson
Starring: Jack Nicholson, Karen Black, Billy Green Bush, Fannie Flagg
Country: United States of America
Borsalino
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Jacques Deray
Starring: Alain Delon, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Arnoldo Foà, Laura Adani, Catherine Rouvel, Corinne Marchand, Françoise Christophe
Country: Italy
Metello
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Mauro Bolognini
Starring: Renzo Montagnani, Gabriele Lavia, Lucia Bosè, Ottavia Piccolo, Massimo Ranieri, Mariano Rigillo, Pino Colizzi, Franco Balducci, Luigi Diberti, Tina Aumont, Frank Wolff, Steffen Zacharias
Country: Italy
Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came?
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Hy Averback
Starring: Brian Keith, Tony Curtis, Ernest Borgnine, Ivan Dixon
La pacifista
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Miklós Jancsó
Starring: Monica Vitti, Gino Lavagetto, Francesco Carnelutti, Pierre Clémenti, Sergio Tramonti, Piero Faggioni, Daniel Pommereulle, Peter Pasetti
Country: Italy
August 27, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 27, 1970 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Josie and the Pussycats
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Harry Elfont
Irmãos Coragem
Release year: 1970
Doctor Dolittle
Release year: 1970
Written by: David H. DePatie, Friz Freleng, Paul Harrison, Lennie Weinrib
Starring: Lennie Weinrib, Hal Smith, Robert Towers, Don Messick
Country: United States of America
August 27, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 27, 1970 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Up The Organization
By: Robert Townsend
Although Up the Organization was published over thirty-five years before its first publication, it continues to be a top choice for business books, even though it was first published in 1983.
Inside The Third Reich
By: Albert Speer
Speer, Hitler's Minister of Armaments and War Production, is brutally incarcerated. He was the man who kept Germany armed and the war machine going even after Hitler's mythology had died.
The Wall Street Jungle
By: Richard Ney
The Wall Street Jungle [January 1, 1970] Ney Richard... B00005X4AX
The Lord Won'T Mind
By: Gordon Merrick
Before the publication of this beloved book, almost every gay play and novel ended in suicide or deep despair.
Human Sexual Inadequacy
By: William H. Masters and Virginia E. Johnson
This book is a revolutionary guide to the treatment of sexual dysfunction. Over five hundred couples have been treated by Masters and Johnson's Reproductive Biology Research Foundation, St. Louis, over eleven years of clinical work.
Who was the US President on August 27, 1970?
On August 27, 1970 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 1970?
On August 27, 1970 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 27, 1970?
On August 27, 1970 the Pope was St Paul VI.
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.
What happened in 1970?
1970 was filled with very interesting events such as
- The Epoch
- Afro-American Historical Calendar Series Established
- Netherlands Christian Workers Union (NCW) forms
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What was the calendar for August 1970?
August 1970 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.
