Tuesday August 20, 1957: on this day

August 20, 1957 was the 232nd day of the year 1957, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 20, 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 20, 1957, who was born and died on August 20, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 20, 1957, which were the most popular songs (ex. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. The Beasts of Marseilles, directed by Hugo Fregonese), 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 20th, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 20, 1957?


August 20, 1957 was a Tuesday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 1957 can also be written as 8/20/1957 in the US and as 20/8/1957 in UK and Europe.

August 20, 1957 in August 1957 calendar

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August 20, 1957: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 20, 1957:

  • Simply heavenly opens at playhouse theater nyc for 62 performances
  • White sox bob keegan no-hits senators 6-0
  • Chicago white sox' bob keegan no-hits washington senators 6-0.
  • Us air force balloon breaks an altitude record at 102,000 feet (310,896 metres).

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August 20, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th 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 20, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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

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August 20, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 20, 1957 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 20, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 12:47 am and setting at 04:39 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 20, 1957?


Famous people born on August 20, 1957:

  • Finlay Calder

    Scottish rugby union player who played for Scotland and the British and Irish Lions.

  • Sorin Antohi

    Romanian historian and journalist.

  • Jim Calder

    Scottish rugby player.

  • Paul Johnson

    American football coach.

  • Simon Donaldson

    English mathematician and academic.

  • Cindy Nicholas in Canada swimmer

    Swam english channel 19 times.

  • Mithridade Davarpanah

    French oral surgeon.

  • Scott Ayakatubby

    Beach volleyball champ.

  • Martin Donovan

    Actor.

  • Jim "Bullseye"

    Bowen; british television game show host.

  • Doug Fleger

    Rocker.

  • Mike Dodd

    Manhattan beach, california -- beach volleyballer.

  • Myung-se Lee
  • Mary Stavin
  • Giovanni Checchinato
  • Tuna Dwek
  • Abbi Fisher

Whose famous birthday is on August 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 20th:

  • Andrew Garfield
    Andrew Garfield

    Andrew garfield is a british-american actor known for his roles in the social network and the amazing spider-man series.

  • Amy Adams
    Amy Adams

    Amy adams is an american actress known for her versatile roles in films such as enchanted, american hustle, and arrival.

  • Demi Lovato
    Demi Lovato

    American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress.

  • Fred Durst
    Fred Durst

    Fred durst is an american singer best known as the lead vocalist of the band limp bizkit.

  • Misha Collins
    Misha Collins

    American actor and director.

  • Ben Barnes
    Ben Barnes

    Ben barnes is an english actor known for his roles in the chronicles of narnia series and the tv series westworld.

  • James Marsters
    James Marsters

    James marsters is an american actor best known for his role as the vampire spike in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.

  • Gerald McRaney
    Gerald McRaney

    Gerald mcraney is an american actor known for his roles in television series such as simon & simon, major dad, and this is us.

  • Ron Paul
    Ron Paul

    American politician and physician, paul is an active member and nominee of the libertarian party for president in 1988.

  • Joan Allen
    Joan Allen

    American actress who can play both lead and supporting roles on screen and stage.

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August 20, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 66 years 7 months old,

or 799 months and 9 days old,

or 3475 weeks and 3 days old,

or 24328 days old,

if you were born on August 20, 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 20, 1957?

There are 144 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1957?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 20, 1957.

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August 20, 1957: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 20, 1957:

  • Émile Laffon
  • I barone Mountevans Edward Evans
  • Halil Kut
  • Raúl Marín Balmaceda

What famous deaths happened on August 20th?

Famous deaths on August 20th:

  • Jerry Lewis
    Jerry Lewis

    American comedian, writer, actor and producer.

  • Ilona Massey
    Ilona Massey

    Hungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.

  • Phyllis Diller
    Phyllis Diller

    American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Ruhama Goldberg

    Esteemed researcher in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking discoveries.

  • Aulora Smith

    Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that have touched the hearts of many.

  • Elmore Leonard

    Elmore Leonard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Negro leagues.

  • Otillia Lindemann

    Renowned German soprano known for her performances in leading opera houses.

  • Duru Bilge

    Renowned Turkish novelist and playwright.

  • Sircharles Sedley

    Celebrated playwright of the Restoration era.

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August 20, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 20, 1957:

  • Morocco - Revolution of the King and the People Day
  • RC saints - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
  • Estonia - Restoration Day
  • Hungary - St. Stephen's day, the main national holiday in Hungary
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Asmá (Names) - First day of the ninth month of the Bahá'f Calendar
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August 20, 1957: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 20, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 19th and August 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 20, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 1957 was (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 20, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 20, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. 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. - Tammy
  5. - Searchin'

August 20, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 1957 was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 20, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 20, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. 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 20, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 20, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Beasts of Marseilles

The Beasts of Marseilles

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Hugo Fregonese

Starring: Stephen Boyd, James Robertson Justice, Tony Wright, Anna Gaylor

Campbell's Kingdom

Campbell's Kingdom

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Ralph Thomas

Starring: Dirk Bogarde, Stanley Baker, Michael Craig, Barbara Murray

Quantez

Quantez

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Harry Keller

Starring: Fred MacMurray, Dorothy Malone, James Barton, Sydney Chaplin

Tip on a Dead Jockey

Tip on a Dead Jockey

Release year: 1957

Directed by: Richard Thorpe

Starring: Robert Taylor, Dorothy Malone, Marcel Dalio, Martin Gabel

Pawnee

Pawnee

Release year: 1957

Directed by: George Waggner

Starring: George Montgomery, Bill Williams, Lola Albright, Francis McDonald

August 20, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 20, 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 20, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 20, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Rascals In Paradise by James A. Michener and Grove Day

Rascals In Paradise

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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

The Hidden Persuaders

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"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."

Life At Happy Knoll by John P. Marquand

Life At Happy Knoll

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First hardcover edition. Golf fiction.

Operation Sea Lion by Peter Fleming

Operation Sea Lion

By:

The Germans were preparing to launch Operation Sea Lion in 1940, which would be the invasion of England. The British, still recovering from Dunkirk's destruction, rallied around their defenses.

The Flower Drum Song by C.Y. Lee

The Flower Drum Song

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The Flower Drum Song, originally published in 1957 was a pioneering work of popular literature. It was a bestseller that inspired the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic musical.

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Who was the US President on August 20, 1957?

On August 20, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 1957?

On August 20, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 20, 1957?

On August 20, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 20th?

August 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - Terrorism in europe. a man storms into a mossos-d'esquadra station carrying a knife and is shot by an officer. the incident is being treated as an attempt to terrorist attack by police.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war: battle of tal afar 2017: iraqi security forces launch a ground offensive, along with shi'ite volunteers, kurdish peshmerga fighters and shi'ite volunteers, to retake tal afar from the islamic state of iraq (isil) militants. since the liberation of mosul, the city has been isolated and is now in the hands of isil.
  • 2016 - Gaziantep bombing. a suicide bomber attacks a kurdish wedding celebration at gaziantep in turkey, killing at least 22 and wounding 94. (reuters),

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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.

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