Friday August 14, 1959: on this day

August 14, 1959 was the 226th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 14, 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 14, 1959, who was born and died on August 14, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 14, 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 14th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 14, 1959?


August 14, 1959 was a Friday and it was the 226th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 14, 1959 can also be written as 8/14/1959 in the US and as 14/8/1959 in UK and Europe.

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August 14, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 14, 1959:

  • 26th nfl chicago all-star game: baltimore 29, all-stars 0 (70,000)
  • Afl organized with ny, dallas, la, minneapolis, denver and houston
  • American football league (afl) is organized with new york, dallas, los angeles, minneapolis, denver, and houston.
  • Founding and first official meeting of the american football league.
  • Explorer 6 sends the first picture of earth from orbit.

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August 14, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 14th 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 14, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Pig chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Pig personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 14th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 14, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 14, 1959 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 14, 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 14, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 04:45 pm and setting at 02:57 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 14, 1959?


Famous people born on August 14, 1959:

  • Magic Johnson
    Magic Johnson

    American professional basketball player and noted athlete.

  • Marcia Gay Harden
    Marcia Gay Harden

    Marcia gay harden is an american actress known for her roles in films such as pollock, mystic river, and into the wild, as well as her work...

  • Frank Brickowski

    American basketball player, forward/center.

  • Gerri Willis

    Gerri Willis is a well-known journalist and business news anchor.

  • Earvin Johnson

    Legendary NBA player known for his skills and leadership on the court.

  • Tracy Caldwell Dyson

    Tracy Caldwell Dyson is an American astronaut who has flown on two space missions.

  • Earvin "Magic" Johnson

    Michigan, united states -- nba forward / olympics gold - 92.

  • Danny Bonaduce

    Actor.

  • Steven Strogatz

    Mathematician.

  • Vivienne Loomis

    American teenager suicide.

  • Christian Maria Goebel
  • Ryszard Komornicki
  • Bill Hagerty

Whose famous birthday is on August 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 14th:

  • Emmanuelle Béart
    Emmanuelle Béart

    French actress who has been in more than 60 films and tv productions since 1972.

  • Mila Kunis
    Mila Kunis

    Mila kunis is a ukrainian-american actress known for her roles in that '70s show and black swan.

  • Halle Berry
    Halle Berry

    American actress who can play both sexy, vulnerable and cute.

  • Steve Martin
    Steve Martin

    American comedian and actor.

  • David Hallyday
    David Hallyday

    French singer, noted family and the son of johnny hallyday, a french rock star.

  • Sarah Brightman
    Sarah Brightman

    British singer who was famous for her performance in andrew lloyd webber’s "phantom of the opera" brightman, who was married to webber when...

  • Danielle Steel
    Danielle Steel

    American novelist and currently the fourth most popular author, with more than 800 million copies sold.

  • Susan Saint James
    Susan Saint James

    American actress.

  • Raoul Bova
    Raoul Bova

    Italian actor known for his roles in various films and TV series.

  • Antonio Fargas
    Antonio Fargas

    American actor.

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August 14, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 7 months old,

or 775 months and 15 days old,

or 3372 weeks

or 23604 days old,

if you were born on August 14, 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 14, 1959?

There are 138 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 14th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 14, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 14, 1959.

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August 14, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 14, 1959:

  • Henry Garat
  • Pál Jávor

What famous deaths happened on August 14th?

Famous deaths on August 14th:

  • Dorothy Stratten
    Dorothy Stratten

    Canadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.

  • Fyvush Finkel
    Fyvush Finkel

    American actor (b. 1922).

  • Bruno Kirby
    Bruno Kirby

    American actor and director (d. 2006).

  • Sigrid Gurie
    Sigrid Gurie

    Brooklyn, new york -- actor (algiers, sofia, refugee).

  • Phyllis Thaxter
    Phyllis Thaxter

    American actress (d. 2012).

  • Gale Sondergaard
    Gale Sondergaard

    Gale Sondergaard was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Camilla Horn
    Camilla Horn

    She was a german actress and dancer on the silent-screen screen.

  • Xayne Fitzgerald

    Xayne Fitzgerald was a celebrated actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood films.

  • Enzio Ferrari

    Founder of Ferrari S.p.

  • Maximiano Kolbe

    Polish Franciscan friar who sacrificed his life in Auschwitz to save a stranger.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 14th

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August 14, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 14, 1959:

  • Paraguay - Flag Day
  • St. Maximilian Kolbe
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of several saints: St. Eusebius of Rome
  • United States - National Code talkers Day
  • Pakistan - Independence Day
  • RC saints - Maximilian Kolbe (Polish Franciscan priest martyred by Nazis in 1941)
  • Morocco - Allegiance of Oued Eddahab or Rfo de Oro
  • United States - National Creamsicles Day
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August 14, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 14, 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 14, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 14, 1959 was A Big Hunk O' Love by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 14, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 14, 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:

  1. - A Big Hunk O' Love
  2. - Lonely Boy
  3. - My Heart Is An Open Book
  4. - There Goes My Baby
  5. - Lavender-Blue

August 14, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 14, 1959 was Living Doll by Cliff Richard & The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 14, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 14, 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:

  1. - Living Doll
  2. - Dream Lover
  3. - Battle Of New Orleans
  4. - Lipstick On Your Collar
  5. - Lonely Boy

August 14, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 14, 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 14, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 14, 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:

  1. - Thank You Pretty Baby
  2. - What'd I Say (Part I & II)
  3. - You're So Fine
  4. - There Goes My Baby
  5. - There Is Something On Your Mind

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August 14, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 14, 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

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

The Crimson Kimono

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Samuel Fuller

Starring: Victoria Shaw, Glenn Corbett, James Shigeta, Anna Lee

But Not for Me

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

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

Alle Tage ist kein Sonntag

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Helmut Weiss

Starring: Elisabeth Müller, Paul Hubschmid, Dietmar Schönherr, Jochen Hanke

August 14, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 14, 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

The Moonstone

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Reginald Barker

Blaulicht

Blaulicht

Release year: 1959

Snakes and Ladders

Snakes and Ladders

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Navneet Choujar

Wonderful World

Wonderful World

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Kalle Max Hofmann

Something in the City

Something in the City

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Maclean Rogers

August 14, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 14, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Advise And Consent by Allen Drury

Advise And Consent

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Advice and Consent

Dear And Glorious Physician by Taylor Caldwell

Dear And Glorious Physician

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The famous novel about the triumphant story that St. Luke tells. Scientist and Gospel writer. While St. Luke is today best known for writing the third Gospel of New Testament, two thousand years ago, he was Lucanus. He was a …

The Ugly American by William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick

The Ugly American

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This multi-million-copy bestseller is the one that gave rise to the term "tragic American blunders abroad". The episode that gives the book its name is Homer Atkins. He's a simple and plain-spoken man who was sent by the U.S.

Folk Medicine by Deforest Clinton Jarvis

Folk Medicine

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Folk Medicine is an indispensable book for anyone suffering from this debilitating disease. The best-selling author of Folk Medicine concentrates his remarkable talents on providing effective and natural remedies.

Only In America by Harry Lewis Golden

Only In America

By:

Harry Lewis, Book by Golden

history

Who was the US President on August 14, 1959?

On August 14, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 14, 1959?

On August 14, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 14, 1959?

On August 14, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about August 14th?

August 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:

  • 2018 - Norma azucena rodriguez zamora is kidnapped in hidalgo by gunmen.
  • 2017 - Big ben: london's big ben will be silent for four years starting 21 august as essential repairs are made.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war: around 40 al-qaeda in the arabian peninsula fighters are killed by yemeni forces as they fight their way into eastern yemen via saudi-led airstrikes.

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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.

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