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August 30, 1970 was the 242nd day of the year 1970, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is August 30, 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 30, 1970, who was born and died on August 30, 1970, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 30, 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 30th, 1970 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 30, 1970?
- August 30, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 30, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 30, 1970?
- August 30, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 30, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
- August 30, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 30, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
- August 30, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 30, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 30, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 30, 1970?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1970?
- Who was the Pope on August 30, 1970?
What day of the week was August 30, 1970?
August 30, 1970 was a Sunday and it was the 242nd day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 30, 1970 can also be written as 8/30/1970 in the US and as 30/8/1970 in UK and Europe.
August 30, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th 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 30, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 30th, 1970 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 30, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 30, 1970 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 30, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:56 am and setting at 07:24 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 30, 1970?
Famous people born on August 30, 1970:
![Michael Wong]()
Michael WongMalaysian-chinese singer-songwriter (michael & victor).
- Lakeishia Grant
Former WNBA player known for her skills on the court.
- Carlo Checchinato
Italian rugby player and manager.
- Paulo Sousa
Portuguese footballer and manager.
- Gavino Manca
- Innocent Ozurumba
- Mario Sciacqua
- Lucia Ahn
- Maria Ahn
- Tony Buff
Whose famous birthday is on August 30th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 30th:
![Cameron Diaz]()
Cameron DiazAmerican actress, producer and former fashion model.
![Kitty Wells]()
Kitty WellsAmerican country-western singer who was so popular during the decade between the 1950s and the early 1970s, she was called "the queen of...
![Peggy Lipton]()
Peggy LiptonAmerican actress.
![Michael Chiklis]()
Michael ChiklisAmerican actor and star of "the shield," a tv drama about police.
![Ted Williams]()
Ted WilliamsAmerican baseball player.
![Fred MacMurray]()
Fred MacMurrayActor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83.
![Joan Blondell]()
Joan BlondellAmerican actress and singer (b. 1906).
![Elden Henson]()
Elden HensonElden Henson is an actor who gained fame for his roles in sports-related movies.
![Elizabeth Ashley]()
Elizabeth AshleyAmerican actress, she was young, beautiful, and intense when she played her first stage role in 1961-62's "take her, she's mine" for which...
![Molly Ivins]()
Molly IvinsAmerican journalist and liberal political commentator.
August 30, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 53 years 7 months old,
or 643 months and 20 days old,
or 2798 weeks and 5 days old,
or 19591 days old,
if you were born on August 30, 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 30, 1970?
There are 133 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 30th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1970?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 30, 1970.
August 30, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 30, 1970:
- Abraham Zapruder
American clothing manufacturer, witness to the assassination of john f. kennedy (b. 1905).
- Del Moore
Actor/announcer (cal-bachelor father), died at 53.
- Anna Casati
Italian marchesa, killed at 41.
- Nicola Girace
- Friedrich Frisius
- Bruno Franceschini
What famous deaths happened on August 30th?
Famous deaths on August 30th:
![Bharat Gopy]()
Bharat GopyRenowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.
![Charles Bronson]()
Charles BronsonAmerican actor who has appeared in more than 70 films.
![Glenn Ford]()
Glenn FordCanadian-american actor.
![Valerie Harper]()
Valerie HarperAmerican actress who was well-known for her role as the worrywart in the "mary tyler moore show," which ran from 1970 to 1974.
![Charles Coburn]()
Charles CoburnAmerican actor and singer (d. 1961).
![William Talman]()
William TalmanAmerican actor and screenwriter (d. 1968).
- Milian Cavalcanti
Pioneering Brazilian filmmaker known for his avant-garde works.
- Oliver Sacks
Renowned neurologist known for his work in the field of neurology and his bestselling books.
- Muhannad Al-Hakim
Influential physician and scholar in the Islamic Golden Age.
- Mihail Gorbachev
Mihail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union and a prominent figure in the business world after the dissolution of the USSR.
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August 30, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 30, 1970:
- International Day of the Disappeared
- Turkey - Victory Day (to commemorate the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922)
- Peru - Saint Rose of Lima's Day
Observances on August 30, 1970:
- International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
August 30, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 30, 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 30, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 1970 was War by Edwin Starr, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
August 30, 1970: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 30, 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 30, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 1970 was The Wonder Of You by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
August 30, 1970: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 30, 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 30, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 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 30, 1970: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 30, 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 30, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 30, 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 30, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 30, 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 30, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 30, 1970 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Wall Street Jungle
By: Richard Ney
The Wall Street Jungle [January 1, 1970] Ney Richard... B00005X4AX
The French Lieutenant'S Woman
By: John Fowles
The French Lieutenant's Woman, John Fowles's most loved and bestselling work internationally, is a masterful feat of seductive storytelling. It effectively reinvents the Victorian novel.
The Crystal Cave
By: Mary Stewart
Myridden Emrys, the poor son of a Welsh princess and a savage, is a troubled child, haunted with visions and portents.
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.
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 30, 1970?
On August 30, 1970 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1970?
On August 30, 1970 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 30, 1970?
On August 30, 1970 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 30th?
August 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:
- 2018 - Economy of argentina: argentina raises its interest rate to 60% as its currency plummets.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 11 afghan civilians were killed and 16 others were injured when a nato helicopter attacked logar province east of kabul, where taliban insurgents had sought refuge.
- 2016 - Sinjar massacre: many yazidi were killed in the massacre of 2014. isil discovered 72 mass graves.
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.
