Monday August 31, 1959: on this day

August 31, 1959 was a Monday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 1959 can also be written as 8/31/1959 in the US and as 31/8/1959 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 1959 in August 1959 calendar

Here's what happened on August 31, 1959:

• 48th davis cup: australia beats usa in new york (3-2)
• Betsy rawls wins lpga waterloo golf open
• A parcel bomb sent by ngô đình nhu, younger brother and chief adviser of south vietnamese president ngô đình diệm, fails to kill king norodom sihanouk of cambodia.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 31, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 31, 1959 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:45 am and setting at 06:32 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 31, 1959

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Famous people born on August 31, 1959:

• Laurence Parisot

  French billionaire and businesswoman, she was the head of the french medef employer's union from 5/7/2005 to 3/7/2013.

• Jessica Upshaw

  American lawyer and politician (d. 2013).

• Ralph Krueger

  Canadian ice hockey coach and player.

• Rachel Dennison in Knoxville

  Tennessee, usa; actress (doralee rhodes - 9 to 5).

• Tony DeFranco

  Rocker (defranco family).

• Fab 5 Freddy
• Kevin Willmott
• Gina Schock
• El Drogas

Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:

• Richard Gere

  American actor.

• Chris Tucker

  American actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.

• James Coburn

  American actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.

• Marcia Clark

  American lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.

• Itzhak Perlman

  Israeli-american violinist and conductor.

• William Saroyan

  American author of short stories, novels, and plays.

• Eldridge Cleaver

  Afro-american militant black activist from the '60s.

• Buddy Hackett

  American comedian and actor (d. 2003).

• Arthur Godfrey

  American entertainer.

• Richard Basehart

  American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 1959?

There are 133 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 31, 1959.

Famous people died on August 31, 1959:

• Charles Delaney

  Dies at 67.

• Bruno Dugoni

What famous deaths happened on August 31st?

Famous deaths on August 31st:

• Max Bygraves

  British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

• David Farrar

  Forest gate, england -- actor.

• Michael Constantine

  Greek-american actor (b. 1927).

• Sally Rand

  Hickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).

• Charlot Baudelaire

  Influential poet known for his symbolist style.

• Rockney Marciano

  Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.

• Leili Behbahani

  Prominent Iranian poet known for her modernist poetry.

• Tom Seaver

  American professional baseball player, known as tom terrific with the new york mets.

• John Bunyan

  English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).

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Holidays on August 31, 1959:

• Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
• Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
• Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
• Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
• Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus

Observances on August 31, 1959:

• International Day for People of African Descent

August 31, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1959 was The Three Bells by The Browns, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.

August 31, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 31, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 31st and September 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. The Browns - The Three Bells
2. Phil Phillips - Sea Of Love
3. Santo and Johnny - Sleep Walk
4. Sammy Turner - Lavender-Blue
5. Lloyd Price - I'm Gonna Get Married

August 31, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 1959 was Living Doll by Cliff Richard & The Drifters, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.

August 31, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 31, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 31st and September 6th. 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 31, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 1959 was Thank You Pretty Baby by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.

August 31, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 31, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 31st and September 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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