What happened on Saturday August 29, 1970?

Here's what happened on August 29, 1970:

• Chicano Moratorium Against Vietnam War A massive demonstration in East Los Angeles saw 20,000 to 30,000 Chicano protesters rally against the Vietnam War. The peaceful march tragically devolved into violence when law enforcement intervened, resulting in three deaths, including prominent journalist Ruben Salazar, highlighting the tensions of the anti-war movement and civil rights struggles.
• Black Panthers Confrontation in Philadelphia A violent confrontation occurred between Black Panthers and police in Philadelphia, resulting in the death of a police officer, reflecting the intense racial and political tensions of the era.
• McDonnell Douglas DC-10 First Flight The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 jetliner completed its inaugural flight, marking a significant milestone in commercial aviation and presenting a notable competitor to the Boeing 747 in the wide-body aircraft market.
• Jacco Eltingh Birth Jacco Eltingh, a Dutch tennis player, was born on this date.

Events in 1970

August 29, 1970: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 29, 1970

Newspapers from Aug. 29, 1970

August 29, 1970 was a Saturday and it was the 241st day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 29, 1970 can also be written as 8/29/1970 in the US and as 29/8/1970 in UK and Europe.

August 29, 1970 in August 1970 calendar

Famous people born on August 29, 1970:

• Chris Daughtry

  Rock musician and lead singer of the band Daughtry, who gained fame through American Idol and later established a successful music career.

• Alessandra Negrini

  Brazilian actress and television personality known for her prominent roles in Brazilian television series and films.

Famous people born in 1970

Famous people born on August 29th

Famous people died on August 29, 1970:

• André Borel

Famous people who died in 1970

Famous people who died on August 29th

August 29, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 29, 1970 was War by Edwin Starr, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

1. Edwin Starr - War
2. Bread - Make It With You
3. Carpenters - (They Long To Be) Close To You
4. Mungo Jerry - In The Summertime
5. Eric Burdon and War - Spill The Wine

August 29, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 29, 1970 was The Wonder Of You by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

1. Elvis Presley - The Wonder Of You
2. Hotlegs - Neanderthal Man
3. The Kinks - Lola
4. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Tears Of A Clown
5. Shirley Bassey - Something

August 29, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 29, 1970 was Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours
2. James Brown - Get Up (I Feel Like Being Like A) Sex Machine (Part 1)
3. Clarence Carter - Patches
4. Aretha Franklin with The Dixie Flyers - Don't Play That Song
5. Edwin Starr - War

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 29th 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 29, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 29, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 29, 1970 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 29, 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 29, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:54 am and setting at 07:03 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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Someone born on August 29, 1970 is:

54 years 8 months old,

or 656 months and 15 days old,

or 2854 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19982 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 29, 1970?

There are 107 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 29, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 29, 1970.

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