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August 21, 1959 was the 233rd day of the year 1959, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 21, 1959 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 21, 1959, who was born and died on August 21, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. A Big Hunk O' Love by Elvis Presley), movies (e.g. General Della Rovere, directed by Roberto Rossellini), TV series (e.g. The Moonstone) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 21st, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 21, 1959?
- August 21, 1959: What happened on that day?
- August 21, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 21, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 21, 1959?
- August 21, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 21, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- August 21, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 21, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- August 21, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 21, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 21, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 21, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on August 21, 1959?
What day of the week was August 21, 1959?
August 21, 1959 was a Friday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 21, 1959 can also be written as 8/21/1959 in the US and as 21/8/1959 in UK and Europe.
August 21, 1959: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 21, 1959:
- United states president dwight d. eisenhower signs an executive order proclaiming hawaii the 50th state of the union. hawaii's admission is currently commemorated by hawaii admission day.
August 21, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st 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 21, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 21st, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 21, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 21, 1959 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 1959 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 21, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 09:25 pm and setting at 10:21 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 18, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Sep 17, 1959.
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Who was born on August 21, 1959?
Famous people born on August 21, 1959:
- Jim McMahon
American football quarterback for the chicago bears.
- Anne Hobbs
England, united kingdom -- tennis star.
- Bud Schultz
Meriden, connecticut -- tennis star.
- Richard Zokol
Kitimat, british columbia -- canadian tour golfer (1982 bc open).
- Jim McMahon NFL quarterback (Chicago Bears
San diego chargers, philadelphia eagles).
- Pedrito Rogers
Spanish/american artist, painter and gallery owner, well-known family; adopted son of artist peter rogers; father spanish astrologer;...
- Regina Sackl
- Marijan Zovko
- Susanna Beltrami
- Ho Bong-chol
- Akino Arai
- Liza Araneta Marcos
- Margaret Gardiner
- Jiří Lála
- Marco Gentile
- Andrej Longo
- Catherine Mouchet
Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:
![Kim Cattrall]()
Kim CattrallKim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.
![Usain Bolt]()
Usain BoltJamaican sprinter and athlete.
![Hayden Panettiere]()
Hayden PanettiereAmerican actress, model and singer.
![RJ Mitte]()
RJ MitteRj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.
![Joe Strummer]()
Joe StrummerBritish singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).
![Carrie-Anne Moss]()
Carrie-Anne MossCarrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.
![Alicia Witt]()
Alicia WittAmerican actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...
![Kenny Rogers]()
Kenny RogersAmerican entertainer.
![Peter Weir]()
Peter WeirSydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).
![Bo Burnham]()
Bo BurnhamAmerican comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.
August 21, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 64 years 8 months old,
or 776 months and 5 days old,
or 3375 weeks
or 23625 days old,
if you were born on August 21, 1959.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 21, 1959?
There are 117 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 21, 1959.
August 21, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on August 21st?
Famous deaths on August 21st:
![Leon Trotsky]()
Leon TrotskyRussian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.
- Charles Eames
Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.
- Ray Eames
Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...
- Shivan Chandrasekhar
Shivan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of stellar structure and...
- Wahneta Twin
Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.
- Claude Navier
French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.
- Durelle White
Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.
- Raul Seixas
Pablo coelho's partner and brazilian singer, new age composer.
- Johnte Washington
Johnte Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 21st
August 21, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 21, 1959:
- Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
- Orthodox - Thaddaeus
- RC saints - Pope Pius X
- Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held
Observances on August 21, 1959:
- International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
August 21, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 21, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 17th and August 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 21, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1959 was A Big Hunk O' Love by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
August 21, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 21, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Presley - A Big Hunk O' Love
- The Drifters - There Goes My Baby
- Carl Dobkins Jr. - My Heart Is An Open Book
- Sammy Turner - Lavender-Blue
- Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
August 21, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 1959 was Living Doll by Cliff Richard & The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
August 21, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 21, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Cliff Richard & The Drifters - Living Doll
- Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
- Lonnie Donegan - Battle Of New Orleans
- Connie Francis - Lipstick On Your Collar
- Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
August 21, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 1959 was Thank You Pretty Baby by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
August 21, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 21, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Brook Benton - Thank You Pretty Baby
- Ray Charles and his Orchestra - What'd I Say (Part I & II)
- The Drifters - There Goes My Baby
- The Falcons - You're So Fine
- Big Jay McNeely - There Is Something On Your Mind
August 21, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 21, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
General Della Rovere
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Roberto Rossellini
Starring: Vittorio De Sica, Hannes Messemer, Sandra Milo, Giovanna Ralli
They Came to Cordura
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Robert Rossen
Starring: Gary Cooper, Rita Hayworth, Van Heflin, Tab Hunter
Country: United States of America
The Crimson Kimono
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Samuel Fuller
Starring: Victoria Shaw, Glenn Corbett, James Shigeta, Anna Lee
But Not for Me
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Walter Lang
Starring: Clark Gable, Carroll Baker, Lilli Palmer, Lee J. Cobb
It Started with a Kiss
Release year: 1959
Directed by: George Marshall
Starring: Glenn Ford, Debbie Reynolds, Eva Gabor, Gustavo Rojo
August 21, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 21, 1959 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
The Moonstone
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Reginald Barker
Blaulicht
Release year: 1959
Snakes and Ladders
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Navneet Choujar
Wonderful World
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Kalle Max Hofmann
Something in the City
Release year: 1959
Directed by: Maclean Rogers
August 21, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 21, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Folk Medicine
By: Deforest Clinton Jarvis
Folk Medicine is an indispensable book for anyone suffering from this debilitating disease. The best-selling author of Folk Medicine concentrates his remarkable talents on providing effective and natural remedies.
The Status Seekers
By: Vance Packard
"An explosive exploration into class behavior in America and hidden barriers that impact you, your community and your future."
The Elements Of Style
By: William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White
You recognize the names of the authors. The title is familiar to you. This book is probably something you've used. This is The Elements of Style. It's the classic style guide.
Nine Coaches Waiting
By: Mary Stewart
In this haunting suspense novel, a governess at a French chateau discovers a plot to end her young pupil's life.
Who was the US President on August 21, 1959?
On August 21, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1959?
On August 21, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 21, 1959?
On August 21, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
What is special about August 21st?
August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
- 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
- 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.
What happened in 1959?
1959 was filled with very interesting events such as
- England complete 5-0 series drubbing of India
- Texas Instruments requests patent of IC
- WVUE TV channel 8 in New Orleans, LA (ABC) begins broadcasting
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What was the calendar for August 1959?
August 1959 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.
