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August 16, 1970 was the 228th day of the year 1970, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is August 16, 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 16, 1970, who was born and died on August 16, 1970, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 16, 1970, which were the most popular songs (ex. (They Long To Be) Close To You by Carpenters), movies (e.g. Borsalino, directed by Jacques Deray), TV series (e.g. Irmãos Coragem) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 16th, 1970 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 16, 1970?
- August 16, 1970: What happened on that day?
- August 16, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 16, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 16, 1970?
- August 16, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 16, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
- August 16, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 16, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
- August 16, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 16, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 16, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 16, 1970?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1970?
- Who was the Pope on August 16, 1970?
What day of the week was August 16, 1970?
August 16, 1970 was a Sunday and it was the 228th day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 16, 1970 can also be written as 8/16/1970 in the US and as 16/8/1970 in UK and Europe.
August 16, 1970: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 16, 1970:
- 52nd pga championship: dave stockton shoots 279 at southern hills, oklahoma
- Betsy rawls wins lpga cincinnati golf open
August 16, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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 16, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Dog personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 16th, 1970 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 16, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 16, 1970 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 16, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:48 pm and setting at 06:32 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 18, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Aug 17, 1970.
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Who was born on August 16, 1970?
Famous people born on August 16, 1970:
![Manisha Koirala]()
Manisha KoiralaNepalese actress in indian films.
![Saif Ali Khan]()
Saif Ali KhanIndian actor.
- Cas Haley
Cas Haley is an American politician who served as a state representative.
- Fabio Casartelli
An italian cyclist, who was an olympic gold medal winner and won the barcelona road race in 1992.
- Ness (TV host)
Ness is a tv host known for their charismatic personality and engaging interviews.
- Rosey Edeh
Rosey Edeh is a Canadian journalist known for her work in television broadcasting.
- Seth Peterson
American actor.
- Bonnie Bernstein
American sportscaster and journalist.
- Quinton McCracken
Wilmington, north carolina -- outfielder (colorado rockies).
- Anthony Anderson
Actor.
- Maya Soetoro-Ng
Educator.
- Adrian Hardy
Nfl cornerback (cin bengals).
- Dena Head
Wnba guard (utah starzz).
- Killah Priest
American rapper.
- Eric Swann
Nfl defensive tackle (arizona cardinals).
- Lester Smith
Cfl safety (toronto argonauts).
- Wilco Hellinga
Soccer player (sc heerenveen).
- Sergio Bergamelli
Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:
![James Cameron]()
James CameronJames cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.
![Kathie Lee Gifford]()
Kathie Lee GiffordKathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...
![Angela Bassett]()
Angela BassettAngela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...
![Steve Carell]()
Steve CarellCarell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.
![Pierre Richard]()
Pierre RichardFrench film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.
![Rumer Willis]()
Rumer WillisAmerican actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.
![Vanessa Carlton]()
Vanessa CarltonVanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.
![Cam Gigandet]()
Cam GigandetCam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.
![Clovis Cornillac]()
Clovis CornillacFrench actor in television, film and theater.
![Julie Newmar]()
Julie NewmarAmerican singer, actress, and dancer.
August 16, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 53 years 8 months old,
or 644 months and 2 days old,
or 2800 weeks and 4 days old,
or 19604 days old,
if you were born on August 16, 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 16, 1970?
There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1970?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 16, 1970.
August 16, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 16, 1970:
- Charles des Jamonières
- Beniamino Bufano
- Ulderico Fabbri
What famous deaths happened on August 16th?
Famous deaths on August 16th:
![Elvis Presley]()
Elvis PresleyAmerican pop singer.
![Margaret Mitchell]()
Margaret MitchellAmerican author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.
![Peter Fonda]()
Peter FondaAmerican actor, screenwriter, and producer.
![Stewart Granger]()
Stewart GrangerTall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.
![Amanda Blake]()
Amanda BlakeAmerican actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.
![Phil Leeds]()
Phil LeedsAmerican actor (d. 1998).
![William Windom]()
William WindomAmerican actor (d. 2012).
![Anna Kashfi]()
Anna KashfiActress from india-america (d. 2015).
![Louis Jouvet]()
Louis JouvetFrench theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.
![John Hurley]()
John HurleyAt 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 16th
August 16, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 16, 1970:
- RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
- USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
- Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
- Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944
August 16, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 16, 1970 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 10th and August 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 16, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 1970 was (They Long To Be) Close To You by Carpenters, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.
August 16, 1970: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 16, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Carpenters - (They Long To Be) Close To You
- Bread - Make It With You
- Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)
- Eric Burdon and War - Spill The Wine
- Mungo Jerry - In The Summertime
August 16, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 16, 1970 was The Wonder Of You by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.
August 16, 1970: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 16, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 10th and August 16th. 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 16, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 1970 was Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.
August 16, 1970: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 16, 1970 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 10th and August 16th. 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)
- Jr. Walker & The All Stars - Do You See My Love (For You Growing)
- Edwin Starr - War
- Jackson 5 - The Love You Save/I Found That Girl
August 16, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 16, 1970 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
House of Dark Shadows
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Dan Curtis
Starring: Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Roger Davis
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
WUSA
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Stuart Rosenberg
Starring: Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Anthony Perkins, Laurence Harvey
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 16, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 16, 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:
Irmãos Coragem
Release year: 1970
Villette
Release year: 1970
Looks Familiar
Release year: 1970
August 16, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 16, 1970 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
Human Sexual Inadequacy
By: William H. Masters and Virginia E. Johnson
This book is a revolutionary guide to the treatment of sexual dysfunction. Over five hundred couples have been treated by Masters and Johnson's Reproductive Biology Research Foundation, St. Louis, over eleven years of clinical work.
Mary Queen Of Scots
By: Antonia Fraser
Marie Antoinette author Her royal birth secured her claim to the thrones in two countries; her marriage with the young French dauphin promised a third glory crown.
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.
Who was the US President on August 16, 1970?
On August 16, 1970 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1970?
On August 16, 1970 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 16, 1970?
On August 16, 1970 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 16th?
August 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 washington veterans day parade: president donald trump's planned military parade on november 10, 2018, has been postponed by the united states department of defense until 2019. estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
- 2017 - Confederate memorials and monuments being removed: several confederate monuments were taken down in baltimore, maryland overnight, including the stonewall jackson and robert e. lee monuments, confederate soldiers and sailors monuments, confederate women's monuments, and roger b. taney sculpture. on august 14, the baltimore city council unanimously approved the removal of the monuments.
- 2016 - To launch airstrikes against syria, the russian air force uses an iranian airbase near hamadan.
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.
