What happened on Sunday August 31, 1969?

Here's what happened on August 31, 1969:

• Birth of Andrew Cunanan On August 31, 1969, Andrew Phillip Cunanan was born in National City, California. He would later become infamous as a serial killer who gained national notoriety for murdering fashion designer Gianni Versace in 1997. His life and crimes were later dramatized in the television series 'The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story', bringing widespread attention to his criminal history.
• New Orleans Pop Festival Draws Large Crowd On August 31, 1969, approximately 25,000 music enthusiasts gathered for the New Orleans Pop Festival, reflecting the vibrant music and counterculture scene of the late 1960s. The festival was part of the broader musical movement that characterized the era, showcasing the growing popularity of rock, folk, and psychedelic music genres.

Events in 1969

August 31, 1969: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 31, 1969

Newspapers from Aug. 31, 1969

August 31, 1969 was a Sunday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1969 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 1969 can also be written as 8/31/1969 in the US and as 31/8/1969 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 1969 in August 1969 calendar

Famous people born on August 31, 1969:

• Andrew Cunanan

  Notorious serial killer who murdered fashion designer Gianni Versace in 1997, becoming infamous for a series of high-profile killings before...

• Jonathan LaPaglia

  Australian actor and medical professional known for his work in television and film, combining careers in entertainment and medicine.

Famous people born in 1969

Famous people born on August 31st

Famous people died on August 31, 1969:

• Rocky Marciano

  Legendary American boxer who held the world heavyweight championship from 1952 to 1956.

Famous people who died in 1969

Famous people who died on August 31st

August 31, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 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 31, 1969: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 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 31, 1969: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 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 31st 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 31, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1969 is Rooster and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 31, 1969 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 1969 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 09:28 pm and setting at 12:17 pm.

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 31, 1969

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Someone born on August 31, 1969 is:

55 years 8 months old,

or 668 months and 13 days old,

or 2906 weeks and 2 days old,

or 20344 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 1969?

There are 110 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1969?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 31, 1969.

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