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August 13, 1959 was the 225th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 13, 1959 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 13, 1959, who was born and died on August 13, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 13, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. A Big Hunk O' Love by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. They Came to Cordura, directed by Robert Rossen), TV series (e.g. The Moonstone) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 13th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 13, 1959?
- August 13, 1959: What happened on that day?
- August 13, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 13, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 13, 1959?
- August 13, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 13, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- August 13, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 13, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- August 13, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 13, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 13, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 13, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 13, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on August 13, 1959?
What day of the week was August 13, 1959?
August 13, 1959 was a Thursday and it was the 225th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 13, 1959 can also be written as 8/13/1959 in the US and as 13/8/1959 in UK and Europe.
August 13, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 13, 1959:
- Military satellite discoverer 5 launched (into polar orbit)
August 13, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 13th 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 13, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 13th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 13, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 13, 1959 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 1959 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 13, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 03:46 pm and setting at 01:58 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 20, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Aug 18, 1959.
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Who was born on August 13, 1959?
Famous people born on August 13, 1959:
- Danny Bonaduce
American child star in the tv series "the partridge family," which ran from 1970-1974.
- Bruce French
English cricketer and coach.
- Tom Niedenfuer
American baseball player.
- Philippe Bonifay
French comedian, video maker, and director of musical theatre.
- Joseph Schmidt
American technician and production manager.
- Michael Bradley
Irish bass player and radio host (the undertones),.
- Mark Nevin
Rocker (fairground attraction - "find my love").
- Thomas Ravelli
- Chen Zhixiong
- Vito Cornolti
- Andreas Ravelli
- Thomas Dennerby
- Sabine Becker
- Franca D'Amato
- Steven Strogatz
- Tiziana Rivale
- Antonio Marín Lara
Whose famous birthday is on August 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 13th:
![Moritz Bleibtreu]()
Moritz BleibtreuGerman actor known for his roles in movies like 'Run Lola Run' and 'The Baader Meinhof Complex'.
![Heike Makatsch]()
Heike MakatschHeike makatsch is a german actress known for her roles in love actually and resident evil.
![Sebastian Stan]()
Sebastian StanSebastian stan is a romanian-american actor known for his role as bucky barnes/winter soldier in the marvel cinematic universe.
![Dan Fogelberg]()
Dan FogelbergAmerican singer-songwriter with a sweet voice and sweet face.
![Robert Ryan]()
Robert RyanAmerican bullfighter.
![John Slattery]()
John SlatteryAmerican actor and director.
![Paul Greengrass]()
Paul GreengrassEnglish screenwriter and director.
![Neville Brand]()
Neville BrandAmerican actor (d. 1992).
![Madhur Jaffrey]()
Madhur JaffreyAuthor of cookbooks / actress (shakespeare wallah).
![Debi Mazar]()
Debi MazarDebi mazar is an american actress known for her roles in 'goodfellas' and 'entourage'.
August 13, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 8 months old,
or 776 months and 6 days old,
or 3375 weeks and 1 day old,
or 23626 days old,
if you were born on August 13, 1959.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 13, 1959?
There are 116 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 13th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 13, 1959.
August 13, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 13, 1959:
- Henry Garat
French actor and singer of romanian descent who died 13 august 1959.
- Edmondo Caccuri
- Roberto De Vito
What famous deaths happened on August 13th?
Famous deaths on August 13th:
![Nino Ferrer]()
Nino FerrerPop music songwriter and singer from italy.
![Julia Child]()
Julia ChildAmerican chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.
![Helen Mack]()
Helen MackAmerican singer and actress (d. 1986).
![Kenny Baker]()
Kenny BakerEnglish actor and musician (b. 1934).
![Jane Darwell]()
Jane DarwellActress (girls in prison), dies at 87 from a heart attack.
![Marion Martin]()
Marion MartinActress (dakota lil queen of burlesque), is killed at 67.
![Elaine Hammerstein]()
Elaine HammersteinAmerican actress (born 1897).
- Flornce Nightingale
Pioneering nurse known for her work during the Crimean War.
- Estellar Delacroix
Estellar Delacroix was a French Romantic painter known for his dramatic and colorful historical paintings.
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August 13, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 13, 1959:
- International Lefthanders Day
- St. Wigbert
- RC saints - Pontianus and Hippolytus, Radegunde (help against the pox), Cassianus of Imola (patron of shorthand-writers)
- In Brasil, Friday 13 August (agosto) is considered to be especially filled with sorrow (desgosto)
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 6 saints: St. Hippolytus
- St. Cassian
- St. John Berchmans
- St. John Bosco
- St. Radegund
- Roman festivals - Vertumnalias in honor of Vertumnus, and also Diana, on the Aventine hill
August 13, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 13, 1959 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 13, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 13, 1959 was A Big Hunk O' Love by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.
August 13, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 13, 1959 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 - A Big Hunk O' Love
- Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
- Carl Dobkins Jr. - My Heart Is An Open Book
- The Drifters - There Goes My Baby
- Sammy Turner - Lavender-Blue
August 13, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 13, 1959 was Living Doll by Cliff Richard & The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.
August 13, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 13, 1959 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:
- Cliff Richard & The Drifters - Living Doll
- Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
- Lonnie Donegan - Battle Of New Orleans
- Connie Francis - Lipstick On Your Collar
- Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
August 13, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 13, 1959 was Thank You Pretty Baby by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.
August 13, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 13, 1959 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:
- Brook Benton - Thank You Pretty Baby
- Ray Charles and his Orchestra - What'd I Say (Part I & II)
- The Falcons - You're So Fine
- The Drifters - There Goes My Baby
- Big Jay McNeely - There Is Something On Your Mind
August 13, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 13, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
They Came to Cordura
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Robert Rossen
Starring: Gary Cooper, Rita Hayworth, Van Heflin, Tab Hunter
Country: United States of America
The Crimson Kimono
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Samuel Fuller
Starring: Victoria Shaw, Glenn Corbett, James Shigeta, Anna Lee
But Not for Me
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Walter Lang
Starring: Clark Gable, Carroll Baker, Lilli Palmer, Lee J. Cobb
It Started with a Kiss
Release year: 1959
Directed by: George Marshall
Starring: Glenn Ford, Debbie Reynolds, Eva Gabor, Gustavo Rojo
Alle Tage ist kein Sonntag
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Helmut Weiss
Starring: Elisabeth Müller, Paul Hubschmid, Dietmar Schönherr, Jochen Hanke
August 13, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 13, 1959 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
The Moonstone
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Reginald Barker
Blaulicht
Release year: 1959
Snakes and Ladders
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Navneet Choujar
Wonderful World
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Kalle Max Hofmann
Something in the City
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Maclean Rogers
August 13, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 13, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Light Infantry Ball
By: Hamilton Basso
Hamilton Basso, The Light Infantry Ball 1959 1st edition. Hardcover, 476 pages. Published by Doubleday & Company.
Image Of America
By: Richard Bruckberger
"Either America represents the hope of the whole world or it is nothing. There are many who despair of the West.
Nine Coaches Waiting
By: Mary Stewart
In this haunting suspense novel, a governess at a French chateau discovers a plot to end her young pupil's life.
The Elements Of Style
By: William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White
You recognize the names of the authors. The title is familiar to you. This book is probably something you've used. This is The Elements of Style. It's the classic style guide.
Who was the US President on August 13, 1959?
On August 13, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 13, 1959?
On August 13, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 13, 1959?
On August 13, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 13th?
August 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:
- 2018 - In afghanistan, war: more than 100 afghan soldiers, police officers, 13 civilians, and hundreds of taliban are killed in the ongoing offensive in ghazni. (bbc). the taliban seize camp chenaya in afghanistan, an afghan army base located in ghormach district of faryab province.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: two u.s. military personnel are killed in combat operations in northern iraq and five others are injured.
- 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015): a bombing attack on a school in northern yemen has resulted in the deaths of at least 10 children and 28 injuries. houthi rebels claim that the saudi arabia-led coalition is responsible.
What happened in 1959?
1959 was filled with very interesting events such as
- England complete 5-0 series drubbing of India
- Texas Instruments requests patent of IC
- WVUE TV channel 8 in New Orleans, LA (ABC) begins broadcasting
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What was the calendar for August 1959?
August 1959 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.
