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August 29, 1970 was the 241st day of the year 1970, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 29, 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 29, 1970, who was born and died on August 29, 1970, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 29, 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 29th, 1970 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 29, 1970?
- August 29, 1970: What happened on that day?
- August 29, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 29, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 29, 1970?
- August 29, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 29, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
- August 29, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 29, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
- August 29, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 29, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 29, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 29, 1970?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 29, 1970?
- Who was the Pope on August 29, 1970?
What day of the week was August 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: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 29, 1970:
- Black panthers confront police in philadelphia, pennsylvania (one policeman killed).
- Chicano moratorium against the vietnam war, east los angeles, california. police riot kills three people, including journalist ruben salazar.
- Rubén salazar is shot and killed during a rally in east los angeles.
August 29, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 29th 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 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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August 29, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 29, 1970 was New Moon.
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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Who was born on August 29, 1970?
Famous people born on August 29, 1970:
- Brolin Byrd
Retired NBA player who was a key player in his team's success.
- Alessandra Negrini
Renowned poet celebrated for her evocative verses.
- Danni Leigh
Danni Leigh is a country music singer known for her traditional honky-tonk style.
- Chris Daughtry
American idol contestant.
- Jacco Elringh
Netherlands -- tennis star.
- Robertas Giedraitis
Whose famous birthday is on August 29th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 29th:
![Michael Jackson]()
Michael JacksonAmerican singer, dancer, and extremely talented entertainer.
![Lea Michele]()
Lea MicheleLea michele is an american singer and actress known for her role as rachel berry on the tv show glee.
![Ingrid Bergman]()
Ingrid BergmanSwedish-american actress, who won oscars for the films "gaslight," 1945, and "anastasia," 1956.
![John McCain]()
John McCainAmerican politician.
![Carla Gugino]()
Carla GuginoCarla gugino is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as sin city, watchmen, and san andreas.
![William Levy]()
William LevyWilliam levy is a cuban-american actor known for his roles in telenovelas and for his appearance on dancing with the stars.
![Temple Grandin]()
Temple GrandinAmerican animal behaviorist who has a special empathy for animals she is the leading expert in humane handling of livestock and has designed...
![Richard Attenborough]()
Richard AttenboroughEnglish actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.
![Elliott Gould]()
Elliott GouldAmerican actor, born at the age of 18 and trained as a song-and dance man.
![Dinah Washington]()
Dinah WashingtonAmerican singer and pianist who was cited as the "most popular black female recording artist" of the 1950s.
August 29, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 53 years 7 months old,
or 643 months and 28 days old,
or 2799 weeks and 6 days old,
or 19599 days old,
if you were born on August 29, 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 29, 1970?
There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 29th 2024.
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.
August 29, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 29, 1970:
- Ruben Salazar
Ruben Salazar was a Mexican-American journalist known for his reporting on civil rights and social issues.
- Mary Clare
Dies at 76.
- André Borel
What famous deaths happened on August 29th?
Famous deaths on August 29th:
![Ingrid Bergman]()
Ingrid BergmanSwedish-american actress, who won oscars for the films "gaslight," 1945, and "anastasia," 1956.
![Gene Wilder]()
Gene WilderAmerican actor and comedian who made his screen debut with "bonnie and clyde", followed by "the producers.
![Lee Marvin]()
Lee MarvinAmerican actor, television and film.
![Michel Constantin]()
Michel ConstantinFrench film actor (born in 1924).
![Michael Dunn]()
Michael DunnShattuck (oklahoma) -- actor (house of the damned ship of fools).
![Jean Hagen]()
Jean HagenAmerican actress, best known for her role as hagen's wife, danny thomas, in "make room for daddy", for four years.
![Evelyn Ankers]()
Evelyn AnkersActress (black beauty and jungle woman), died at 67.
![Stringer Davis]()
Stringer DavisActress (mouse on the moon, miranda), is killed at 77.
![Victor Sutherland]()
Victor SutherlandDies at 79.
![Lale Andersen]()
Lale AndersenGerman chanson singer-songwriter, most famous for her interpretation of "lili marleen" (1939), which was hugely popular on both side during...
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August 29, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 29, 1970:
- The first day of Thoth - which is the first day of the Egyptian calendar. Thoth is the Ibis-headed god of knowledge.
- Slovakia - Slovak National Uprising Day (1944, against the Nazis)
- Eastern Orthodox Christianity and Roman Catholic Church commemorate the beheading of John the Baptist with a feast day
- 1997 - Judgment Day, from the movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day
- Official Yakiniku Day in Japan as proclaimed by the All Japan Yakiniku Association.
Observances on August 29, 1970:
- International Day against Nuclear Tests
August 29, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 29, 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 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.
August 29, 1970: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 29, 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 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.
August 29, 1970: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 29, 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 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 R&B music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
August 29, 1970: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 29, 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 29, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 29, 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 29, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 29, 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 29, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 29, 1970 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Great Lion Of God
By: Taylor Caldwell
Caldwell's classic epic novel is an inspiring, moving, and spiritual tale about St. Paul and the lives of the Jews, Romans, and early Christians.
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.
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
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The Secret Woman
By: Victoria Holt
Victoria Holt, the Queen of Gothic Romance, has sold over 100 million copies. "I will be back," he stated. "Perhaps you are thinking sooner than you think. "He
Who was the US President on August 29, 1970?
On August 29, 1970 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 29, 1970?
On August 29, 1970 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 29, 1970?
On August 29, 1970 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 29th?
August 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:
- 2018 - Loyalty islands, new caledonia is struck by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). five people are killed by a suicide bomber at the kabul bank subsidiary, near the embassy of the united states of america in kabul. taliban claim that their attack was directed at soldiers and police who were withdrawing their salaries.
- 2016 - Conflict in moro: 12 philippine army soldiers are killed during clashes against the abu sayyaf.
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.
