Wednesday August 20, 1958: on this day

August 20, 1958 was the 232nd day of the year 1958, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 20, 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 20, 1958, who was born and died on August 20, 1958, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 20, 1958, which were the most popular songs (ex. Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare) by Domenico Modugno), movies (e.g. The Black Orchid, directed by Martin Ritt), TV series (e.g. Creature Feature) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 20th, 1958 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 20, 1958?


August 20, 1958 was a Wednesday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 1958 can also be written as 8/20/1958 in the US and as 20/8/1958 in UK and Europe.

August 20, 1958 in August 1958 calendar

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August 20, 1958: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 20, 1958:

  • Cubs use 1st baseman dale long as their 1st lefty catcher since 1906
  • Detroit tigers' jim bunning no-hits boston red sox, 3-0.
  • Dale long becomes first major league lefty catcher in 52 years.

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August 20, 1958: 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, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 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 20th, 1958 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 20, 1958: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 20, 1958 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 20, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 12:33 pm and setting at 11:11 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 20, 1958?


Famous people born on August 20, 1958:

  • David O Russell

    David o russell is an american film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his work on films such as silver linings playbook,...

  • Franziska von Habsburg

    Franziska von Habsburg is an Austrian businesswoman and member of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine.

  • Patricia Rozema

    Canadian director known for films like 'Mansfield Park' and 'Into the Forest'.

  • Nigel Dodds

    Northern irish politician and lawyer.

  • John Stehr

    American journalist.

  • Rick Snyder

    Politician.

  • Lenny Henry

    British comedian ("three of a kind").

  • Mohamed El-Erian

    Businessman.

  • Michael Silka

    American spree killer (d.1984).

  • Ukee Washington

    American actor and journalist.

  • Melitta Sollmann
  • Tomatito
  • Furio Honsell
  • Arnd Bauerkämper
  • Rickey Brown

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


You are 65 years 8 months old,

or 788 months and 3 days old,

or 3426 weeks and 6 days old,

or 23988 days old,

if you were born on August 20, 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 20, 1958?

There are 119 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, 1958?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 20, 1958.

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August 20, 1958: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on August 20th?

Famous deaths on August 20th:

  • 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...

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Stefhanie Tubbs Jones

    First African-American woman to represent Ohio in the U.S.

  • Sircharles Sedley

    Celebrated playwright of the Restoration era.

  • Otillia Lindemann

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

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 20th

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August 20, 1958: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 20, 1958:

  • 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, 1958: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 20, 1958 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 18th and August 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 20, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 1958 was Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare) by Domenico Modugno, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 20, 1958: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 20, 1958 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)
  2. - Little Star
  3. - My True Love
  4. - Poor Little Fool
  5. - Patricia

August 20, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 1958 was All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 20, 1958: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 20, 1958 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. 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 20, 1958: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 20, 1958 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Black Orchid

The Black Orchid

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Martin Ritt

Starring: Sophia Loren, Anthony Quinn, Peter Mark Richman, Virginia Vincent

The Badlanders

The Badlanders

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Delmer Daves

Starring: Alan Ladd, Ernest Borgnine, Katy Jurado, Claire Kelly

Apache Territory

Apache Territory

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Ray Nazarro

Starring: Rory Calhoun, Barbara Bates, John Dehner, Carolyn Craig

Night of the Blood Beast

Night of the Blood Beast

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Bernard L. Kowalski

Starring: Michael Emmet, Angela Greene, John Baer, Ed Nelson

She Gods of Shark Reef

She Gods of Shark Reef

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Roger Corman

Starring: Bill Cord, Don Durant, Lisa Montell, Jeanne Gerson

August 20, 1958: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 20, 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:

Creature Feature

Creature Feature

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Chase Smith

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

August 20, 1958: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 20, 1958 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Time Of The Dragons by Alice Ekert-Rotholz

The Time Of The Dragons

By:

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

Only In America by Harry Lewis Golden

Only In America

By:

Harry Lewis, Book by Golden

The Best Of Dear Abby by Abigail Van Buren

The Best Of Dear Abby

By:

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.

The King Must Die by Mary Renault

The King Must Die

By:

This is the story of Theosus, mythical hero, who was slayer of monsters and abductor of princesses. He also became the king of Athens. These pages show him as a well-defined personality, brave, aggressive, and quick.

The Northern Light by A.J. Cronin

The Northern Light

By:

Henry Page, the owner of The Northern Light newspaper, Tynecastle's oldest and most respected, is offered a large sum to hand over to a mass-circulation company based in London.

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Who was the US President on August 20, 1958?

On August 20, 1958 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 1958?

On August 20, 1958 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 20, 1958?

On August 20, 1958 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 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.

Discover how August 1958 calendar looked like.

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