Sunday August 17, 1958: on this day

August 17, 1958 was the 229th day of the year 1958, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 17, 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 17, 1958, who was born and died on August 17, 1958, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 1958, which were the most popular songs (ex. Poor Little Fool by Ricky Nelson), movies (e.g. The Hunters, directed by Dick Powell), TV series (e.g. Keeping Company) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 17th, 1958 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 17, 1958?


August 17, 1958 was a Sunday and it was the 229th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1958 can also be written as 8/17/1958 in the US and as 17/8/1958 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 1958 in August 1958 calendar

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August 17, 1958: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 17, 1958:

  • Bonnie hoffman wins lpga kansas city golf open
  • World's first moon probe, usa's thor-able, explodes 77 seconds after launch.
  • Vladimir nabokov's controversial novel ''lolita'' is published in the united states.
  • Brojen das from east pakistan swims across the english channel in a competition, as the first bangali as well as the first asian to ever do it. he is first among 39 competitors.
  • Chinese civil war: the second taiwan strait crisis begins with the people's liberation army's bombardment of quemoy.
  • President of the united states dwight d. eisenhower signs the federal aviation act, transferring all authority over aviation in the usa to the newly created federal aviation agency (faa, later renamed federal aviation administration).
  • Pioneer 0, america's first attempt at lunar orbit, is launched using the first thor-able rocket and fails. notable as one of the first attempted launches beyond earth orbit by any country.

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August 17, 1958: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th 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 17, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 17th, 1958 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 17, 1958: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 17, 1958 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 09:02 am and setting at 09:50 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 17, 1958?


Famous people born on August 17, 1958:

  • Belinda Carlisle
    Belinda Carlisle

    American musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...

  • Fred Goodwin

    Fred goodwin, a scottish chartered accountant who also served as a banker and was the ceo of royal bank of scotland group (rbs), between...

  • Maurizio Sandro Sala

    Brazilian race car driver.

  • Maurizio Sala

    Brazilian race car driver.

  • Madonna Ciccone

    Musician.

  • Angela Bassett

    Actress.

  • Belinda Carlisle in Hollywood

    California, usa; singer (the go gos.

  • Kirk Stevens

    Canadian snooker player.

  • Chris Goss
  • Pjerin Bushati
  • Nicholas Bell
  • Teresa Bellanova
  • Bobby Cattage
  • Carlo Ubaldo Rossi
  • Giuliano Volpe
  • Michael Brooks
  • Sergueï Krikaliov (Сергей Константинович Крикалёв)

Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:

  • Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro

    American actor, director, and businessman.

  • Sean Penn
    Sean Penn

    American actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).

  • Donnie Wahlberg
    Donnie Wahlberg

    American musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.

  • Yû Aoi
    Yû Aoi

    Yû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.

  • Austin Butler
    Austin Butler

    Austin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.

  • Maureen O'Hara
    Maureen O'Hara

    An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Brady Corbet
    Brady Corbet

    Brady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Julian Fellowes
    Julian Fellowes

    English actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.

  • Rachel Hurd-Wood
    Rachel Hurd-Wood

    British actress.

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August 17, 1958: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 65 years 7 months old,

or 787 months and 11 days old,

or 3423 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23965 days old,

if you were born on August 17, 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 17, 1958?

There are 142 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1958?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 17, 1958.

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August 17, 1958: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 17, 1958:

  • Arthur Fox

    English-american fencer (b. 1878).

  • Florent Schmitt

    French composer/critic (jardin secret) dies at 87.

  • John Hubert Marshall
  • Rosie Boote
  • Giulio Caprin
  • Francesco Sacco
  • Dudley de Chair
  • John Marshall

What famous deaths happened on August 17th?

Famous deaths on August 17th:

  • Billy Murray
    Billy Murray

    Singer (denver nightengale), dies at 77.

  • Pearl Bailey
    Pearl Bailey

    American entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.

  • Vivian Vance
    Vivian Vance

    Beloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.

  • Yvonne Craig
    Yvonne Craig

    Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.

  • Richard Barthelmess
    Richard Barthelmess

    Actor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Draydon Carter

    Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

  • Pandit Jasraj

    Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

  • Odai Barakat

    Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Azaylea Frost

    Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.

  • Loranzo Da Ponte

    Italian librettist known for his collaborations with Mozart.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 17th

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August 17, 1958: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 17, 1958:

  • Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
  • Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
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August 17, 1958: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 17, 1958 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 11th and August 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 17, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1958 was Poor Little Fool by Ricky Nelson, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 17, 1958: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1958 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Poor Little Fool
  2. - Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)
  3. - Patricia
  4. - Splish Splash
  5. - When

August 17, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1958 was All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 17, 1958: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 17, 1958 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. 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 17, 1958: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 17, 1958 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Hunters

The Hunters

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Dick Powell

Starring: Robert Mitchum, Robert Wagner, Richard Egan, May Britt

Sea Fury

Sea Fury

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Cy Endfield

Starring: Stanley Baker, Victor McLaglen, Luciana Paluzzi, Grégoire Aslan

The Hideous Sun Demon

The Hideous Sun Demon

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Robert Clarke, Tom Boutross

Starring: Robert Clarke, Patricia Manning, Nan Peterson, Patrick Whyte

Neurose

Neurose

Release year: 1958

Directed by: Rolf Thiele

Starring: Amedeo Nazzari, Nadja Tiller, Peter Van Eyck

Country: Italy

Imitation General

Imitation General

Release year: 1958

Directed by: George Marshall

Starring: Glenn Ford, Red Buttons, Taina Elg, Dean Jones

August 17, 1958: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 17, 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:

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

Concentration

Concentration

Release year: 1958

Starring: Hugh Downs, Bob Clayton

Country: United States of America

August 17, 1958: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 17, 1958 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Strangers When We Meet by Evan Hunter

Strangers When We Meet

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The Ordeal Of Woodrow Wilson by Herbert Hoover

The Ordeal Of Woodrow Wilson

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"Hoover's book was intended as a tribute for his former chief. However, it is easy to suspect anger and hurt could underlie a portrayal of the worst.

The Time Of The Dragons by Alice Ekert-Rotholz

The Time Of The Dragons

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

Inside Russia Today by John Gunther

Inside Russia Today

By:

Excellent hardcover. Good DJ. Pages are unmarked and clean. Pages have light shelf foxing/dust-dulling at the top edges. The covers show some shelf wear. Binding is strong, hinges tight.

Masters Of Deceit by J. Edgar Hoover

Masters Of Deceit

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J. Edgar Hoover examines the Communist movement within the United States.

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Who was the US President on August 17, 1958?

On August 17, 1958 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1958?

On August 17, 1958 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 17, 1958?

On August 17, 1958 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 17th?

August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
  • 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
  • 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).

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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.

Sunday August 17, 1958