Sunday August 31, 1969: on this day

August 31, 1969 was the 243rd day of the year 1969, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 31, 1969 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 31, 1969, who was born and died on August 31, 1969, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 1969, which were the most popular songs (ex. Honky Tonk Women by The Rolling Stones), movies (e.g. Fellini Satyricon, directed by Federico Fellini), TV series (e.g. Here Comes The Grump) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 31st, 1969 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 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.

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August 31, 1969: What happened on that day?


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

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August 31, 1969: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st 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 31, 1969: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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August 31, 1969: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 31, 1969 was Full Moon.

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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Who was born on August 31, 1969?


Famous people born on August 31, 1969:

  • Jonathan LaPaglia

    Actor and doctor from australia.

  • Jeff Russo

    American musician.

  • Javagal Srinath

    Referee and cricketer from india.

  • Nathalie Bouvier

    French alpine skier.

  • Andrew Cunanan

    American homicide: the murderer of gianni versace, fashion designer, was shot to death at 8:44 am near versace's south beach palazzo in...

  • Nathan Minchey

    Pitcher (boston red sox).

  • Victor Alexander

    Nba forward / center (ny knicks).

  • Andrei Trefilov

    Kirovo, russia -- nhl goalie (buffalo sabres, olympics - silver - 1998).

  • Justo Ruiz
  • Simona Bencini
  • George Gilmore
  • Ermanno Brignoli
  • Emilio Casalini
  • Jerico
  • Neil Covone

Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:

  • Richard Gere
    Richard Gere

    American actor.

  • Chris Tucker
    Chris Tucker

    American actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.

  • James Coburn
    James Coburn

    American actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.

  • Marcia Clark
    Marcia Clark

    American lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.

  • Itzhak Perlman
    Itzhak Perlman

    Israeli-american violinist and conductor.

  • William Saroyan
    William Saroyan

    American author of short stories, novels, and plays.

  • Eldridge Cleaver
    Eldridge Cleaver

    Afro-american militant black activist from the '60s.

  • Buddy Hackett
    Buddy Hackett

    American comedian and actor (d. 2003).

  • Arthur Godfrey
    Arthur Godfrey

    American entertainer.

  • Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart

    American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.

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August 31, 1969: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 54 years 6 months old,

or 654 months and 19 days old,

or 2846 weeks and 2 days old,

or 19924 days old,

if you were born on August 31, 1969.

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 31, 1969?

There are 165 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.

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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August 31, 1969: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 31, 1969:

  • Rockney Marciano

    Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.

  • Ottmar Gerster

    Composer dies at 72.

What famous deaths happened on August 31st?

Famous deaths on August 31st:

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

  • David Farrar
    David Farrar

    Forest gate, england -- actor.

  • Michael Constantine
    Michael Constantine

    Greek-american actor (b. 1927).

  • Sally Rand
    Sally Rand

    Hickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).

  • Charles Delaney
    Charles Delaney

    Dies at 67.

  • Charlot Baudelaire

    Influential poet known for his symbolist style.

  • Tom Seaver

    American professional baseball player, known as tom terrific with the new york mets.

  • Leili Behbahani

    Prominent Iranian poet known for her modernist poetry.

  • John Bunyan

    English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).

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August 31, 1969: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 31, 1969:

  • Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
  • Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
  • Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
  • Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
  • Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus

Observances on August 31, 1969:

  • International Day for People of African Descent
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August 31, 1969: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 31, 1969 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 25th and August 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

August 31, 1969: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 31, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Honky Tonk Women
  2. - A Boy Named Sue
  3. - Sugar, Sugar
  4. - Put A Little Love In Your Heart
  5. - 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.

August 31, 1969: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 31, 1969 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Saved By The Bell
  2. - Give Peace A Chance
  3. - Make Me An Island
  4. - 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 R&B music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 31, 1969: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 31, 1969 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Share Your Love With Me
  2. - The Nitty Gritty
  3. - Your Good Thing (Is About To End)
  4. - Choice Of Colors
  5. - Mother Popcorn (You Got To Have A Mother For Me) Part 1

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August 31, 1969: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 31, 1969 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Fellini Satyricon

Fellini Satyricon

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Federico Fellini

Starring: Martin Potter, Hiram Keller, Max Born, Salvo Randone

Country: United States of America

Marlowe

Marlowe

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Paul Bogart

Starring: James Garner, Gayle Hunnicutt, Carroll O'Connor, Rita Moreno

Country: United States of America

This Man Must Die

This Man Must Die

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Claude Chabrol

Starring: Michel Duchaussoy, Caroline Cellier, Jean Yanne, Anouk Ferjac

Journey to the Far Side of the Sun

Journey to the Far Side of the Sun

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Robert Parrish

Starring: Roy Thinnes, Ian Hendry, Patrick Wymark, Lynn Loring

Country: United States of America

Porcile

Porcile

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Pier Paolo Pasolini

Starring: Pierre Clémenti, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Alberto Lionello, Ugo Tognazzi

Country: Italy

August 31, 1969: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 31, 1969 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Here Comes the Grump

Here Comes the Grump

Release year: 1969

Directed by: Grant Simmons

Sesame Street

Sesame Street

Release year: 1969

Written by:

Starring: Frank Oz, Caroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson, Jim Henson

Country: United States of America

August 31, 1969: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 31, 1969 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Naked Came The Stranger by Penelope Ashe

Naked Came The Stranger

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This is a steamy, bestseller tale about Long Island lust. It was written by Mike McGrady (Newsday columnist) and two dozen of his associates. Gillian Blake, talk show host, the

The Love Machine by Jacqueline Susann

The Love Machine

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This novel is set in a time where steak, vodka, and Benzedrine were staples of a healthy diet. Robin Stone is the "love machine", a TV-network king around whom women flock.

The Making Of The President 1968 by Theodore H. White

The Making Of The President 1968

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White combines a novelist's flair for dramatization with a historian's sense to significance with a synthesizing ability that grabs the reader by his lapels."

Ada by Vladimir Nabokov

Ada

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Two weeks after his seventieth year, Ada, or Ardor, was published. It is Nabokov's most celebrated masterpiece, and the triumphant culmination of his career in novel writing. It

The Three Daughters Of Madame Liang by Pearl S. Buck

The Three Daughters Of Madame Liang

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This is the second impression of the author’s novel. It centers around a Shanghai-based restauranteur and her two daughters. --- In tan cloth covered boards with gilt-stamped rising sun-over-farm image, titling on spine and cover.

August 31, 1969: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 31, 1969 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Space Travel

Space Travel

Platform: Multics, GECOS, PDP-7

Genre: Simulation game

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Who was the US President on August 31, 1969?

On August 31, 1969 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1969?

On August 31, 1969 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 31, 1969?

On August 31, 1969 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about August 31st?

August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
  • 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
  • 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.

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What happened in 1969?

1969 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Johnny Cash Show, debuts on ABC-TV
  • 101st Belmont: Braulio Baeza aboard Arts and Letters wins in 2:28.8
  • Tommy James and Shondells release Crystal Blue Persuasion

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What was the calendar for August 1969?

August 1969 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.

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