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August 16, 1957 was the 228th day of the year 1957, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 16, 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 16, 1957, who was born and died on August 16, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 16, 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 16th, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 16, 1957?
- August 16, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 16, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 16, 1957?
- August 16, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 16, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
- August 16, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 16, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
- August 16, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 16, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 16, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 16, 1957?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1957?
- Who was the Pope on August 16, 1957?
What day of the week was August 16, 1957?
August 16, 1957 was a Friday and it was the 228th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 16, 1957 can also be written as 8/16/1957 in the US and as 16/8/1957 in UK and Europe.
August 16, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th 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 16, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 16th, 1957 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 16, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 16, 1957 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 16, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 10:05 pm and setting at 12:51 pm.
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 16, 1957?
Famous people born on August 16, 1957:
- Karri Ramone
Karri Ramone was a Finnish musician and the drummer of the punk rock band Ramones.
- R. R. Patil
Indian lawyer and politician, deputy chief minister of maharashtra (b. 1957).
- Laura Innes
American actress and director.
- R Patil
Indian politician and lawyer, deputy chief minister maharashtra (d.2015).
- Randhir Singh
Indian cricketer.
- Zeljko Ivanek
Actor.
- Tim Farriss
Australian pop musician (inxs -kiss the dirt).
- Terje Kojedal
- Phil Murphy
- Mario Pirotta
- Angelo Tartuferi
- Ana Urquijo Elorriaga
- Mark Evans
- Gloria Francella
- Angelo Avarello
- Francesco Ruggiero
- Bernard Blaquart
Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:
![James Cameron]()
James CameronJames cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.
![Kathie Lee Gifford]()
Kathie Lee GiffordKathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...
![Angela Bassett]()
Angela BassettAngela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...
![Steve Carell]()
Steve CarellCarell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.
![Pierre Richard]()
Pierre RichardFrench film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.
![Rumer Willis]()
Rumer WillisAmerican actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.
![Vanessa Carlton]()
Vanessa CarltonVanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.
![Cam Gigandet]()
Cam GigandetCam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.
![Clovis Cornillac]()
Clovis CornillacFrench actor in television, film and theater.
![Julie Newmar]()
Julie NewmarAmerican singer, actress, and dancer.
August 16, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 66 years 8 months old,
or 800 months and 7 days old,
or 3479 weeks and 4 days old,
or 24357 days old,
if you were born on August 16, 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 16, 1957?
There are 115 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1957?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 16, 1957.
August 16, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 16, 1957:
- Irving Langmuir
American chemist and physicist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1881).
- Imre Payer
- Léon Homo
What famous deaths happened on August 16th?
Famous deaths on August 16th:
![Elvis Presley]()
Elvis PresleyAmerican pop singer.
![Margaret Mitchell]()
Margaret MitchellAmerican author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.
![Peter Fonda]()
Peter FondaAmerican actor, screenwriter, and producer.
![Stewart Granger]()
Stewart GrangerTall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.
![Amanda Blake]()
Amanda BlakeAmerican actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.
![Phil Leeds]()
Phil LeedsAmerican actor (d. 1998).
![William Windom]()
William WindomAmerican actor (d. 2012).
![Anna Kashfi]()
Anna KashfiActress from india-america (d. 2015).
![Louis Jouvet]()
Louis JouvetFrench theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.
![John Hurley]()
John HurleyAt 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 16th
August 16, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 16, 1957:
- RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
- USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
- Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
- Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944
August 16, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 16, 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 16, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 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 16, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 16, 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:
- Elvis Presley - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
- The Everly Brothers - Bye Bye Love
- Pat Boone - Love Letters In The Sand
- Jimmy Dorsey - So Rare
- The Coasters - Searchin'
August 16, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 16, 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.
August 16, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 16, 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:
- Elvis Presley - All Shook Up
- Pat Boone - Love Letters In The Sand
- Lonnie Donegan - Gamblin' Man / Putting On The Style
- Elvis Presley - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
- Russ Hamilton - We Will Make Love
August 16, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 16, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Edward Bernds
Starring: Gloria Castillo, Ross Ford, Edd Byrnes, Ralph Reed
Country: United States of America
The Long Haul
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Ken Hughes
Starring: Victor Mature, Diana Dors, Patrick Allen, Gene Anderson
From Hell It Came
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Dan Milner
Starring: Tod Andrews, Tina Carver, Linda Watkins, John McNamara
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 16, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 16, 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
Release year: 1957
Open House
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Andrew Paquin
Hi Mom
Release year: 1957
Dead Giveaway
Release year: 1957
Directed by: David J. Stern
Escape
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Roar Uthaug
August 16, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 16, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The World Of Suzie Wong
By: Richard Mason
Penguin Books has reintroduced the classic story of the love between a British artist, and a Chinese prostitute.
Rascals In Paradise
By: James A. Michener and Grove Day
A thrilling collection of adventure stories by James A. Michener, nonfiction, returns to the most stunning place on Earth: the Islands that inspired Tales of the South Pacific.
The Hidden Persuaders
By: Vance Packard
"An excellent book that helps to decode the mysterious art of advertising." --Salon"Fascinating, entertaining and thought-stimulating." The New York Times Book Review "A fast, authoritative, and frightening report about how fundraisers, manufacturers, and others operate."
Who was the US President on August 16, 1957?
On August 16, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1957?
On August 16, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 16, 1957?
On August 16, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 16th?
August 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 washington veterans day parade: president donald trump's planned military parade on november 10, 2018, has been postponed by the united states department of defense until 2019. estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
- 2017 - Confederate memorials and monuments being removed: several confederate monuments were taken down in baltimore, maryland overnight, including the stonewall jackson and robert e. lee monuments, confederate soldiers and sailors monuments, confederate women's monuments, and roger b. taney sculpture. on august 14, the baltimore city council unanimously approved the removal of the monuments.
- 2016 - To launch airstrikes against syria, the russian air force uses an iranian airbase near hamadan.
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.
