Monday August 05, 1957: on this day

August 05, 1957 was the 217th day of the year 1957, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 05, 1957 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 05, 1957, who was born and died on August 05, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 05, 1957, which were the most popular songs (ex. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. The Sun Also Rises, directed by Henry King), TV series (e.g. Hi Mom) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 5th, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 05, 1957?


August 05, 1957 was a Monday and it was the 217th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 1957 can also be written as 8/5/1957 in the US and as 5/8/1957 in UK and Europe.

August 05, 1957 in August 1957 calendar

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August 05, 1957: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 05, 1957:

  • American bandstand, a show dedicated to the teenage ''baby-boomers'' by playing the songs and showing popular dances of the time, debuts on the abc television network.
  • Brooklyn sports authority gets an engineering report on 50,000-seat stadium in downtown area for estimated $207 million
  • Comic strip andy capp made its debut
  • Wjz-tv in baltimore maryland begins radio transmissions

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August 05, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th 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 05, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 5th, 1957 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 05, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 05, 1957 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 1957 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 05, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 04:31 pm and setting at 02:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Aug 10, 1957.

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Who was born on August 05, 1957?


Famous people born on August 05, 1957:

  • Faith Prince

    American actress and singer.

  • Larry Corowa

    Australian rugby league player.

  • David Gill

    English businessman.

  • Tom Rice

    Politician.

  • Andrei Yevgeniyevich Zaitsev

    Cosmonaut.

  • Pavel V Vinogradov

    Russian cosmonaut (soyuz tm-26).

  • Clayton Rohner

    American actor.

  • Shigeru Ban
  • Anna Merciai
  • Uwe Neupert
  • Gianfranco Rosi
  • Daniela Davoli

Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:

  • Genelia D'Souza
    Genelia D'Souza

    Genelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.

  • Loni Anderson
    Loni Anderson

    American actress.

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Maureen McCormick
    Maureen McCormick

    Maureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.

  • Mark Strong
    Mark Strong

    Mark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.

  • John Saxon
    John Saxon

    American actor.

  • Jesse Williams
    Jesse Williams

    Jesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.

  • Kara Tointon
    Kara Tointon

    British actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.

  • Jonathan Silverman
    Jonathan Silverman

    American producer and actor.

  • Olivia Holt
    Olivia Holt

    American actress and singer[29].

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August 05, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 66 years 7 months old,

or 799 months and 23 days old,

or 3477 weeks and 3 days old,

or 24342 days old,

if you were born on August 05, 1957.

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 05, 1957?

There are 130 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 05, 1957.

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August 05, 1957: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 05, 1957:

  • Heinrich Otto Wieland

    German chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1877).

  • Grigorij Bogemskij

What famous deaths happened on August 5th?

Famous deaths on August 5th:

  • Marilyn Monroe
    Marilyn Monroe

    American actress, singer, model and actress.

  • Richard Burton
    Richard Burton

    Brilliant and famous welsh actor.

  • Alec Guinness
    Alec Guinness

    British actor, born in the 1930s.

  • Carmen Miranda
    Carmen Miranda

    Portuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.

  • Judy Canova
    Judy Canova

    American actress and comedian (b. 1913).

  • Queenie Smith
    Queenie Smith

    Actress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.

  • Charles Carson
    Charles Carson

    Actor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.

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August 05, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 05, 1957:

  • St. Memmius
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
  • St. Afra and her companions
  • Burkina Faso - Independence Day
  • Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day
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August 05, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 05, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 5th and August 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 05, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1957 was (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

August 05, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 05, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
  2. - Love Letters In The Sand
  3. - Bye Bye Love
  4. - So Rare
  5. - Searchin'

August 05, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 05, 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

August 05, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 05, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - All Shook Up
  2. - Love Letters In The Sand
  3. - Gamblin' Man / Putting On The Style
  4. - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
  5. - We Will Make Love

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August 05, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 05, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Sun Also Rises

The Sun Also Rises

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Henry King

Starring: Tyrone Power, Ava Gardner, Errol Flynn, Mel Ferrer

Country: United States of America

Across the Bridge

Across the Bridge

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Ken Annakin

Starring: Rod Steiger, David Knight, Bernard Lee, Noel Willman

Omar Khayyam

Omar Khayyam

Release year: 1957

Directed by: William Dieterle

Starring: Cornel Wilde, Michael Rennie, Debra Paget, John Derek

Man of a Thousand Faces

Man of a Thousand Faces

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Joseph Pevney

Starring: James Cagney, Dorothy Malone, Jane Greer, Marjorie Rambeau

Operation Mad Ball

Operation Mad Ball

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Richard Quine

Starring: Jack Lemmon, Ernie Kovacs, Kathryn Grant, Arthur O'Connell

August 05, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 05, 1957 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Hi Mom

Hi Mom

Release year: 1957

Dead Giveaway

Dead Giveaway

Release year: 1957

Directed by: David J. Stern

Escape

Escape

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Roar Uthaug

Scott Free

Scott Free

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Stephen Fredason Everson

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

Release year: 1957

Starring: David Janssen

Country: United States of America

August 05, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 05, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Scapegoat by Daphne du Maurier

The Scapegoat

By:

"Someone jolted me as I drank, and said, "Je vous demande pardon." As I tried to move to give him space, he turned around and looked at me, and I at him.

The Nun'S Story by Kathryn Hulme

The Nun'S Story

By:

The story of the nun

The Durable Fire by Howard Swiggett

The Durable Fire

By:

Howard Swiggett, Durable Fire, 1957 BOMC. Hardcover, 366 pages. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.

The World Of Suzie Wong by Richard Mason

The World Of Suzie Wong

By:

Penguin Books has reintroduced the classic story of the love between a British artist, and a Chinese prostitute.

Operation Sea Lion by Peter Fleming

Operation Sea Lion

By:

The Germans were preparing to launch Operation Sea Lion in 1940, which would be the invasion of England. The British, still recovering from Dunkirk's destruction, rallied around their defenses.

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Who was the US President on August 05, 1957?

On August 05, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1957?

On August 05, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 05, 1957?

On August 05, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 5th?

August 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
  • 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
  • 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.

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What happened in 1957?

1957 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Blondie situation comedy premieres on NBC TV
  • Elvis Presley makes his 7th and final appearance on Ed Sullivan Show
  • Dutch Newspaper Society expels communist daily paper Truth

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What was the calendar for August 1957?

August 1957 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.

Discover how August 1957 calendar looked like.

Monday August 5, 1957