What happened on Thursday August 28, 1969?

Here's what happened on August 28, 1969:

• Final US Nuclear Rocket Engine Test The United States conducted its 31st and final nuclear rocket engine test at the Nevada Test Site. This experiment marked the conclusion of a significant period of nuclear propulsion research during the Cold War era, exploring potential applications for space and military technologies.
• Jack Black Born Jack Black, renowned American actor and musician, was born on this date. He would later become famous for his roles in films like 'School of Rock' and as one half of the comedy rock duo Tenacious D.

Events in 1969

August 28, 1969: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 28, 1969

Newspapers from Aug. 28, 1969

August 28, 1969 was a Thursday and it was the 240th day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 1969 can also be written as 8/28/1969 in the US and as 28/8/1969 in UK and Europe.

August 28, 1969 in August 1969 calendar

Famous people born on August 28, 1969:

• Sheryl Sandberg

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• Jack Black

  Jack Black is a renowned comedic actor and musician known for his energetic performances in movies like School of Rock and voice acting in...

• Jason Priestley

  Jason Priestley is a Canadian actor best known for his role as Brandon Walsh in the popular television series Beverly Hills, 90210.

• Cesar Millan

  Cesar Millan is a famous dog behaviorist and television personality known globally as the 'Dog Whisperer'.

• Mary McCartney

  Mary McCartney is an English photographer and activist, daughter of Paul McCartney, known for her artistic work and social engagement.

• Chandra Wilson

  Chandra Wilson is an actress best known for her role as Dr. Miranda Bailey in the long-running medical drama Grey's Anatomy.

• Pierre Turgeon (ice hockey)
• Pierre Turgeon
• Raffaele Fitto

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on August 28th

Famous people died on August 28, 1969:

• Henk Janssen
• Derviš Korkut
• Edward John Thye

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on August 28th

August 28, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 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 28, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 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 28, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 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 28th 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 28, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 28, 1969 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 28, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 08:18 pm and setting at 08:47 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 27, 1969 while the next full moon would come on Sep 25, 1969.

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Your place in the Universe on August 28, 1969

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Someone born on August 28, 1969 is:

55 years 8 months old,

or 668 months and 16 days old,

or 2906 weeks and 6 days old,

or 20348 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 28, 1969?

There are 106 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 28, 1969.

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