Wednesday August 26, 1959: on this day

August 26, 1959 was a Wednesday and it was the 238th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 1959 can also be written as 8/26/1959 in the US and as 26/8/1959 in UK and Europe.

August 26, 1959 in August 1959 calendar

Here's what happened on August 26, 1959:

• The original mini designed by sir alec issigonis is launched.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th is Virgo.

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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 26, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 26, 1959 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 26, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 11:40 pm and setting at 02:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 18, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Sep 17, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on August 26, 1959

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Famous people born on August 26, 1959:

• Stan Van Gundy

  American basketball coach and player.

• Jens Christian Grøndahl

  A Danish author known for his psychological novels exploring relationships and personal identity.

• Lyric Woodard

  Lyric Woodard was a talented basketball player known for her skills on the court.

• Oliver Colvile

  An english politician and lawyer.

• Kathryn P Hire

  Mobile, alabama -- lieutenant commander usn / astronaut (sk: sts 90).

• Jim Rutledge

  Victoria, british columbia -- canadian tour golfer (1995 indian open).

• Joanne Gail Abbott

  Executive (mtv).

• Elizabeth Esty

  Politician.

• Kjell Iversen
• Gregor Bialowas
• Thomas Kroth
• Ludovico Di Meo
• Flora Graiff
• Oscar López Goldaracena; político
• Kathryn Patricia Hire

Whose famous birthday is on August 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 26th:

• Dylan O'Brien

  Dylan o'brien is an american actor known for his role in the tv series teen wolf and the maze runner film series.

• Melissa McCarthy

  Melissa mccarthy is a renowned american comedian and actress known for her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and the heat.

• Macaulay Culkin

  Macaulay culkin is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as kevin mccallister in the home alone movies.

• Chris Pine

  Chris pine is an american actor known for his roles in star trek, wonder woman, and into the woods.

• Keke Palmer

  Keke palmer is an american singer and actress known for her roles in films such as akeelah and the bee and hustlers, as well as her music...

• Evan Ross

  American actor.

• Christopher Isherwood

  British-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.

• Michael Jeter

  American actor and character actor who was openly gay, died march 30, 2003 from complications related to hiv/aids at his hollywood hills...

• Alison Steadman

  British actress.

• Mike Colter

  Mike colter is an american actor known for his role as luke cage in the marvel cinematic universe.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 1959?

There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 26, 1959.

Famous people died on August 26, 1959:

• Felice Romano

What famous deaths happened on August 26th?

Famous deaths on August 26th:

• Lon Chaney

  American actor, known as the "man with a thousand faces", and most well-known for his horror films.

• Kay Francis

  Kay Francis was a popular American actress known for her roles in 1930s films.

• Dominick Dunne

  American writer.

• Ted Knight

  American actor, disc jockey, singer and puppeteer.

• Ramon Zamora

  Filipino martial arts actor (born in 1935).

• Charles Lindbergh

  American author and pilot, he is the most well-known hero of his time for his flight between new york city and paris on 20 mai 1927.

• Zinaida Portnova

  Soviet gymnast who won multiple Olympic medals.

• Tunis Willis

  American author known for his works on Southern culture and history.

• Maurion Leeuwenhoek

  Maurion Leeuwenhoek was a Dutch microbiologist and one of the first to observe and describe single-celled organisms using a microscope.

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Holidays on August 26, 1959:

• RC saints - St Zephyrinus, Saint Ninian, David Lewis (one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales)
• Namibia - Namibia Day or Heroes' Day
• Zanzibar - Sultan's Birthday

August 26, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 1959 was The Three Bells by The Browns, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

August 26, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 26, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. The Browns - The Three Bells
2. Phil Phillips - Sea Of Love
3. Sammy Turner - Lavender-Blue
4. Elvis Presley - A Big Hunk O' Love
5. Carl Dobkins Jr. - My Heart Is An Open Book

August 26, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 1959 was Living Doll by Cliff Richard & The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

August 26, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 26, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Cliff Richard & The Drifters - Living Doll
2. Bobby Darin - Dream Lover
3. Lonnie Donegan - Battle Of New Orleans
4. Connie Francis - Lipstick On Your Collar
5. Paul Anka - Lonely Boy

August 26, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 1959 was Thank You Pretty Baby by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

August 26, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 26, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Brook Benton - Thank You Pretty Baby
2. Ray Charles and his Orchestra - What'd I Say (Part I & II)
3. The Drifters - There Goes My Baby
4. Lloyd Price - I'm Gonna Get Married
5. Fats Domino - I Want To Walk You Home