Friday August 15, 1958: on this day

August 15, 1958 was the 227th day of the year 1958, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 15, 1958 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, 1958, who was born and died on August 15, 1958, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 1958, which were the most popular songs (ex. Poor Little Fool by Ricky Nelson), movies (e.g. The Hunters, directed by Dick Powell), TV series (e.g. Keeping Company) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 15th, 1958 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 15, 1958?


August 15, 1958 was a Friday and it was the 227th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1958 can also be written as 8/15/1958 in the US and as 15/8/1958 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1958 in August 1958 calendar

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August 15, 1958: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 15, 1958:

  • 25th nfl chicago all-star game: all-stars 35, detroit 19
  • Buddy holly weds maria santiago
  • Soviet marshal bulganin resigns as director of state bank

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August 15, 1958: 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, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Dog 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 15th, 1958 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 15, 1958: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 15, 1958 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 1958 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, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 06:39 am and setting at 08:36 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Aug 29, 1958.

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Who was born on August 15, 1958?


Famous people born on August 15, 1958:

  • Labella Bassey

    Nigerian singer and actress known for her powerful vocals and energetic performances.

  • Lawrencia Bembenek

    Former American police officer and professional athlete.

  • Bambi Bembenek

    American magazine model, who applied for the job of policewoman on 8/01/1979 after completing school on 5/25/1980.

  • Craig MacTavish

    Canadian ice hockey coach and player.

  • Pansy Wong

    New Zealand politician who served as a Member of Parliament for the National Party.

  • Naomi Oreskes

    Renowned for her work on the history of climate change science.

  • Simon Baron-Cohen

    English-canadian psychiatrist and author.

  • Rondell Sheridan

    American actor and comedian.

  • Victor Shenderovich

    Russian journalist and radio host.

  • Simple Kapadia

    Indian actress and costume designer (d. 2009).

  • Laurie Bembenek

    American fugitive and murderer (born 1958).

  • Steve Burke

    Businessman.

  • Richard Greiner

    American missing person.

  • Consolata Mukangango
  • Roberto Mangosi
  • Minoru Kawasaki

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.

  • Debra Messing
    Debra Messing

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

  • 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'.

  • 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.

  • Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek

    Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

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

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August 15, 1958: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 65 years 7 months old,

or 787 months and 14 days old,

or 3424 weeks

or 23968 days old,

if you were born on August 15, 1958.

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, 1958?

There are 139 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, 1958?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 15, 1958.

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August 15, 1958: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 15, 1958:

  • William L C "Big Bill" Broonzy

    Us blues singer / guitarist, dies at 65.

  • Charles Pasche
  • Big Bill Broonzy

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, 1958: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 15, 1958:

  • 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, 1958: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 15, 1958 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 11th and August 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 15, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1958 was Poor Little Fool by Ricky Nelson, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 15, 1958: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 1958 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Poor Little Fool
  2. - Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)
  3. - Patricia
  4. - Splish Splash
  5. - When

August 15, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 1958 was All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 15, 1958: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 15, 1958 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette
  2. - When
  3. - Hard Headed Woman
  4. - Return To Me
  5. - Tulips From Amsterdam / You Need Hands

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August 15, 1958: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 15, 1958 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Hunters

The Hunters

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Dick Powell

Starring: Robert Mitchum, Robert Wagner, Richard Egan, May Britt

Sea Fury

Sea Fury

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Cy Endfield

Starring: Stanley Baker, Victor McLaglen, Luciana Paluzzi, Grégoire Aslan

The Hideous Sun Demon

The Hideous Sun Demon

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Robert Clarke, Tom Boutross

Starring: Robert Clarke, Patricia Manning, Nan Peterson, Patrick Whyte

Neurose

Neurose

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Rolf Thiele

Starring: Amedeo Nazzari, Nadja Tiller, Peter Van Eyck

Country: Italy

Imitation General

Imitation General

Release year: 1958

Directed by: George Marshall

Starring: Glenn Ford, Red Buttons, Taina Elg, Dean Jones

August 15, 1958: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 15, 1958 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Keeping Company

Keeping Company

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Josh Wallace

Discovering the Bible

Discovering the Bible

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Ken Curtis

Come Fly with Me

Come Fly with Me

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Anatole De Grunwald

Opening Night

Opening Night

Release year: 1958

Directed by: John Cassavetes

Concentration

Concentration

Release year: 1958

Starring: Hugh Downs, Bob Clayton

Country: United States of America

August 15, 1958: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 15, 1958 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Death Of Manolete by Conrad

The Death Of Manolete

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Thursday, August 38th, 1947 saw the death of Manolete, a millionaire aged thirty, and Islero, a Miura bull named Islero, in Linares' bull ring.

Strangers When We Meet by Evan Hunter

Strangers When We Meet

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The Time Of The Dragons by Alice Ekert-Rotholz

The Time Of The Dragons

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This novel is turbulent, combining East and West. . . An emotional love story and an exciting tale about war, espionage, and international intrigue.

Common Stocks And Uncommon Profits by Philip A. Fisher

Common Stocks And Uncommon Profits

By:

Philip Fisher, a widely respected and beloved investor, is among the most influential of all time. Today's investors can learn from his investment strategies, which were introduced nearly forty years ago.

The Best Of Dear Abby by Abigail Van Buren

The Best Of Dear Abby

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This compilation includes the most provocative and wisest questions, as well as the wittiest and wisest answers that have appeared in Dear Abby's thirty-three year history of syndication.

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Who was the US President on August 15, 1958?

On August 15, 1958 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1958?

On August 15, 1958 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 15, 1958?

On August 15, 1958 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 1958?

1958 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Referendum allows city to sell Chavez Ravine to the Dodgers
  • French Premier De Gaulle arrives in Algiers
  • San Francisco Giants Hank Sauer and B Schmidt are 2nd to hit consecutive pinch HRs

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What was the calendar for August 1958?

August 1958 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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