Thursday August 15, 1957: on this day

August 15, 1957 was the 227th day of the year 1957, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 15, 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 15, 1957, who was born and died on August 15, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 1957, which were the most popular songs (ex. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. The Pajama Game, directed by George Abbott, Stanley Donen), TV series (e.g. O Corcunda De Notre Dame) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 15th, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 15, 1957?


August 15, 1957 was a Thursday and it was the 227th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1957 can also be written as 8/15/1957 in the US and as 15/8/1957 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1957 in August 1957 calendar

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August 15, 1957: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 15, 1957:

  • David simons reaches 30,942 m in man high 2 balloon
  • Us air force captain joe b jordan reaches 31,513 metres in f-104 jet fighter.

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August 15, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th 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 15, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 15th, 1957 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 15, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 15, 1957 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 09:36 pm and setting at 11:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 10, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Sep 09, 1957.

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Who was born on August 15, 1957?


Famous people born on August 15, 1957:

  • Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek

    Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

  • Clifford Pickover

    Prolific author on topics of science and mathematics.

  • Bob Shell

    American pedophile sentenced to 18-20 year imprisonment for sexually assaulting 2 little girls.

  • Matt White
  • Sable Starr
  • Ryszard Prostak
  • Gabriela Trușcă
  • Bernt Malion
  • Michael Pappert
  • Bojan Bazelli
  • Olivier Grandjean
  • Bill Simpson

Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

  • Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.

  • Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck

    American actor.

  • Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson

    Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

  • Debra Messing
    Debra Messing

    Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Stieg Larsson
    Stieg Larsson

    Swedish journalist and writer.

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

  • Cogie Domingo
    Cogie Domingo

    Filipino actor.

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August 15, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 66 years 7 months old,

or 799 months and 14 days old,

or 3476 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24333 days old,

if you were born on August 15, 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 15, 1957?

There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 15, 1957.

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August 15, 1957: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

  • Jan Kiepura
    Jan Kiepura

    Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

  • Paul Lukas
    Paul Lukas

    Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

  • August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

  • Lavante Dubois

    Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.

  • Mckenleigh Avery

    Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.

  • Jyron Fitzgerald

    Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.

  • Elfida Vargas

    Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

  • Severus Levy

    Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

  • Earsel Hines

    Earsel Hines was a renowned American dancer who made significant contributions to the field of modern dance.

  • Yaacov Ziv

    Co-inventor of the Lempel-Ziv compression algorithms.

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August 15, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 15, 1957:

  • Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
  • Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
  • Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
  • RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
  • Acadie ? National Day
  • Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
  • India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
  • Korea ? Liberation Day
  • Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
  • Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
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August 15, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 15, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 12th and August 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 15, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1957 was (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 15, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

August 15, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 15, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 15, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. 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 15, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 15, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Pajama Game

The Pajama Game

Release year: 1957

Directed by: George Abbott, Stanley Donen

Starring: Doris Day, John Raitt, Carol Haney, Eddie Foy Jr.

Country: United States of America

Reform School Girl

Reform School Girl

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Edward Bernds

Starring: Gloria Castillo, Ross Ford, Edd Byrnes, Ralph Reed

Country: United States of America

The Long Haul

The Long Haul

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Ken Hughes

Starring: Victor Mature, Diana Dors, Patrick Allen, Gene Anderson

From Hell It Came

From Hell It Came

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Dan Milner

Starring: Tod Andrews, Tina Carver, Linda Watkins, John McNamara

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

August 15, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 15, 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:

O Corcunda de Notre Dame

O Corcunda de Notre Dame

Release year: 1957

Open House

Open House

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Andrew Paquin

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

August 15, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 15, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Innocent Ambassadors by Philip Wylie

The Innocent Ambassadors

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The Nun'S Story by Kathryn Hulme

The Nun'S Story

By:

The story of the nun

They Fought For The Sky by Quentin Reynolds

They Fought For The Sky

By:

The thrilling story of the first air war.

The Organization Man by William H. Whyte Jr

The Organization Man

By:

The Organization Man is the first comprehensive study of a way to live that many Americans now lead, and many more will soon.

The Last Angry Man by Gerald Green

The Last Angry Man

By:

"There are not enough people who get mad, just plain mad. Sam Abelman is a doctor who doesn't take the easy route.

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Who was the US President on August 15, 1957?

On August 15, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1957?

On August 15, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 15, 1957?

On August 15, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 15th?

August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
  • 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.

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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.

Thursday August 15, 1957